Crystal Healing by Alyssa Filippone

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What Is it?

An alternative medical technique used to cure ailments and protect others from disease. Most people who use this type of healing aren't doctors or scientists, many people refer this type of healing as a pseudoscience. Crystals are often a common use within Neopagans. They are a tool used for healing, prophecy and communication.



There are many different crystals for many different healing properties. One of the most common crystals is called Amethyst. Amethyst is a crystal that is known for helping people with anxiety. For Neopagans it is also used for enhancing spiritual properties like the third eye.

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How Its Supposed to Work

The philosophy of modern crystal healing stems from traditional concepts borrowed by mostly Asian cultures and the Buddhist concept of chakras. Chakras are known to be parts of the body that store supernatural energy and crystal healing is a tool used to connect the physical and spiritual energy within our body.

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Sources: 

Palermo, Elizabeth. “Crystal Healing.” LiveScience, Purch, 23 June 2017, www.livescience.com/40347-crystal-healing.html.

Mastin, Luke. “Witchcraft Terms & Tools .” Crystals - Witchcraft Terms and Tools - Witchcraft, 2009, www.witchcraftandwitches.com/terms_crystals.html.