There are a lot of ways people deal with illness. From prescribed medications to homemade remedies to acupuncture — nothing is off-limits when it comes to getting healthy.
One technique used is the ancient practice of crystal healing, in which different types of crystals, such as quartz or amethyst, are placed on the body to affect its energy.
Practitioners said placing certain crystals on the body’s seven chakras, or points of spiritual energy, can draw energy to that spot and cast away the bad energy that caused the illness.
The crystals can be worn, placed within close proximity or placed on the body by a crystal healer.
Crystals used for this process must be periodically cleansed in order to work properly, according to crystal healers.
Cleansing the crystals removes the energy they’ve picked up through use.
Several methods for cleansing crystals exist:
Hold the crystal in your hands for several minutes while focusing on the transformation of its energy.
Hold the crystal under cold running water.
Rinse the crystal in natural water, such as rain or river water.
Pass the crystal through the smoke of herbs such as sage or lavender.
Place the crystal on a bed of rock salt for one or two days.
Bury the crystal in soil or clay for up to a week.
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