Gemstone Therapy

People for centuries have used crystals and gemstones in healing, claiming that their crystalline structures helped to channel energies. Is it real, a placebo effect? In the past we've had access to crystal use in a veterinary clinic (buh-bye placebo effect), and were a bit surprised at how effective they seemed to be. But that's a story for another time. :-) Below you'll find resources to further explore this interesting field.

Crystal Power - Not surprisingly, the Skeptic's Dictionary takes a dim view on the effectiveness of crystals in healing.

Gemstone Therapy - Indiatimes.com looks at the power of gemstones and how their colors can be used to heal the seven chakras located throughout the body.

Healing Properties of Gemstones and Crystals - This site provides a nice introduction to gemstone healing and includes such sections as Cleaning Gemstones, Buying Gemstones and a Crytal and Gemstone Therapy Overview.

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