Would you me more than a little surprised if you were given quartz crystals to help cure your illness? Actually, as bizarre and ethereal as this may sound, humans have used crystals to cure illnesses for thousands of years. In ancient cultures crystals were coveted as sacred stones and attributed with many magical powers. It is from these beliefs that the idea that crystals may be used to heal illnesses came about. Current knowledge of the affects of minerals and the vibration of frequencies on the body does much to reinforce the validity of the use of crystals medicinally.

There arent too many people that dont have at least a vague knowledge that minerals play an important role in keeping the body functioning correctly. It doesnt take long for a mineral shortage to play havoc with your health. But even with our advanced technology, scientists are still discovering the importance of previously ignored or unknown trace minerals in maintaining health. It should be no surprise, then, that a crystal, constructed of minerals, may be a very bona fide health agent.

Other recent studies show that certain vibrational frequencies can cause health problems. It was not long ago that information was released about the health hazards of living near power lines. Other studies show that certain frequencies can heal even major disease such as cancer. The proof of these studies was so conclusive that the studies and practice of using frequencies has been suppressed by pharmaceutical moguls. The fact that crystals have their own vibrational frequencies according to their own structures gives a scientific basis to the practice of using crystals in healing.

There are many methods of using crystals for healing. They can be ground into powder and ingested. Ingestion allows the body to benefit from the minerals of the crystal. The crystal can also be soaked in a glass of water overnight and the water subsequently consumed. By soaking the mineral the water absorbs not only the minerals of the crystal, but the vibrations as well. I have heard that quartz crystals will actually ionize water if allowed to soak overnight.

Crystals can also be placed on the body or held in the hand to allow the body to absorb the vibrations. They can also be placed around the home to allow their vibrations to be emitted into the air of the environment, however, the power of the stone is strongest when in direct contact with the body.

How to pick a crystal for healing is a bit more complicated than just picking up a crystal. Certain colors of crystals are traditionally used for specific illnesses (for example red crystals have been used for blood disorders, and blue to cool the body) and while this makes sense as like colors have like wavelengths, this process does not always work. There is much literature written about using crystals in healing. You might best proceed by learning as much as you can about how crystals have traditionally been used. When you choose a crystal, if you find one that attracts your attention, even if you are looking for a different type of crystal, it is advisable to use the one that attracts you instead. The attraction to the other crystal can be a sign that your frequency is compatible with that of the crystal. In other words, it may be that particular frequency that your body is craving. If you do not receive the desired benefits from the crystal you have chosen, you may have picked one with the wrong frequency and it is suggested to chose another stone.

Before using the crystal, it is important to wash away impurities and frequencies that have been picked up by the crystal. You can do this by soaking it a solution of sea salt and water for at least 24 hours. Some people wrap their crystals in natural fiber cloth such as linen or silk and bury the crystal for 24 hours. These methods will clear the stone of any vibrations or memories which may interfere with the stones natural frequencies.

Because healing with crystals has been considered a metaphysical phenomenon, little study has been done for finding the scientific basis for this practice. Until recently the affect of minerals and frequencies have on the body were mostly unknown. As science moves toward a more thorough understanding of these areas, the art of healing with crystals may be taken a bit more seriously and more exact uses of crystals may be forthcoming.