Crystal Healing for Inflammation: Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gem

Balance your energy to heal your pain

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Crystals are often used as tools in holistic health practices. Many people believe that crystals can help support the body’s natural healing processes. 

The idea behind crystal healing is based on several principles:

Vibrational Energy

Everything is made up of vibrations. 

In chemistry class, you probably remember learning that everything is made of atoms. Atoms are in a constant state of motion. That constant state of motion is also called a vibration.

Healers believe that each crystal possesses a unique vibrational frequency. These vibrations interact with the energy fields (or auras) of living beings, including humans, to promote balance and well-being.

Energy Centers (Chakras)

Crystals can be aligned with the body’s energy centers, often referred to as chakras. Different crystals are associated with specific chakras. The idea is to use specific crystals to balance or cleanse these energy centers.

Intention and Visualization

Healing often involves setting an intention or goal for the healing session. Practitioners may meditate with the crystal, visualize the desired outcome, or simply focus their thoughts on healing while holding or wearing the crystal.

Great Crystals for Healing Inflammation

Amethyst

Known for its calming properties, amethyst can help reduce stress, which can cause increased inflammation. Amethyst is linked to the third eye chakra. It’s used to purify the mind and clear negative thoughts, stress, and anxiety.

Turquoise

Believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help with physical pain. This crystal is connected to the throat chakra. It helps enhance communication, self-expression, and spiritual connection.

Turquoise can also align all of the chakras, making it especially helpful for full-body healing.

Lapis Lazuli

This powerful crystal is thought to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. It’s also associated with two different chakras. They are the throat chakra and the third eye chakra. 

Lapis is especially powerful when you use it in combination with Amethyst for the third eye chakra and Turquoise for the throat chakra. 

Carnelian

This healing crystal works best when you wear it against your skin. It connects to the lower chakras. Carnelian offers stability, grounding, and a zest for life. It also helps to improve confidence and creativity.

Selecting the Perfect Stone

Now that you know which crystals are best for healing inflammation, you still need to find the right ones to use. 

Choosing a crystal is personal. It’s about the energy and resonance you feel with it. Over time, as you work with crystals, you may develop a deeper understanding of their energies and how they can support you.

Sensitivity

Holding and feeling the energy of different crystals in your hand can help you make a more intuitive choice. Does it generate a warm or tingling sensation? Does it resonate with you energetically?

Appearance

Look at the physical characteristics of the stone, including color, texture, and shape. Some people are drawn to certain colors or patterns in stones, which can indicate alignment.

Size and Shape

Larger stones are ideal for meditation or crystal layouts. Smaller ones can be carried as pocket stones or worn as jewelry. Look at different forms like tumbled stones, points, clusters, or raw specimens.

Budget

Crystals come in a wide range of prices. Many beautiful and effective crystals are affordable, but some rarer or larger specimens can be expensive. Choose a crystal that fits your budget comfortably.

Authenticity

Purchase your crystals from reputable sources to ensure their authenticity and quality. Be cautious of synthetic or imitation stones.

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