posted July 05, 2004 03:28 AM              

http://www.mybestgem.com/healing.htm
Sound hard while It is easy, sound Myth while It is true.

You can do if you apply the science - not the hearsay, understand the physical process involved and apply your common sense. All this with easy available, lovely to have Crystals, specifically Quartz Crystal and Tourmaline which are scientifically recognized as being the best example of "piezoelectric and pyroelectric " group of Crystals and are widely used in modern science and electronic applications.

First know the meaning of those strange terms: any dictionary will suffice

- Piezoelectric , when a crystal is distorted by applying a stress/pressure , an electric charge develops - the crystal is said to be piezoelectric . Has to be said that going from compression to stretching of the Crystal, the electric charge inverts is polarity. Such was discovered by the French scientist Pierre Curie (1859-1906) The widely used Crystals which lack a center of Symmetry are Quartz and Tourmaline. Interestingly also a mix of Sodium and Potassium has this property, as discovered and used by Pierre Seignette, French Pharmacist (1660-1719) in the town of Rochelle. Still today it is used pharmaceutically as SALT of ROCHELLE.

- Pyroelectric , the property of a crystal to develop an electric charge when heated of cooled. - Only Piezoelectric crystals can be Pyroelectric, and such property is used to determine if a crystal lacks a center of symmetry.

It is easy to say that the heating of a crystal produce the stretching and the cooling of it produces the compression both able to charge a Crystal.

Every time we leave a Crystal in direct sunlight, not only will "absorb" the life giving energy of the Sun, but will also recharge to release such energy as we see fit and beneficial to us. After the Crystal has been in the Sun, we can use to massage parts of our body that we feel need treatment, or we can hold to receive its energy as our contact makes it cooler - therefore giving off its energy charge. If your latitude does not enjoy hot Sun, after some time in natural Sunlight, keep the Crystal in the Fridge or Freezer. It is now ready to give electrical charge when hold close to you or massaging parts that need treatment. Such common sense to utilize Nature with the backing of Scientific Properties!!

A different treatment can be had utilizing the same above properties. Leave your Crystal in the Freezer, when you want to energize, put the Frozen Crystal (is in a compression state) in a glass of water for up to 20 minutes and drink the water, larger Crystals larger container, longer time. While in the water the Crystal will "stretch" or stress and release the Electrical charge in the water. It will "recharge" you . Never mind what people will say, use your common sense and while any ingested medicines may have a side effect, this will not. I have been using and recommending this method, besides its easy implement, after I read in a Mineral Book - that in 1985 at the University of Santa Cruz, California, USA, a research was made to measure the Body natural electric charge of two group of person: those who had water "treated" with Quartz Crystal and those who did not . Well , their instruments could detect electric or static charge in the person of the first group at much more distance than those in the second group.

There is always controversy about property and use of Crystals. Sure they cannot do everything, but suffice to use our best notion and common sense to see how and where they can be useful. By knowing the true physical/scientific properties we can safely find a way to use at our advantage . Needless to say that by just admiring them, in their perfect crystal formation, prized samples of our Planet, our Spirit lifts .

Further advantages, beside not risking side-effects or allergies, you shall always have a lovely piece, - value for money - to adorn your place, love of Mother Nature in your hands that makes you feel great if you are a sensitive person, or became one if you are not. SO MUCH for SO LITTLE.

posted July 05, 2004 03:00 PM              

I'm great, thanks for askin'!
And how are you?

Have you tried drinking any "crystal water" yet? Let me know what happens.

I need to go out and get some more crystals. I don't have anymore - long story. I need to get some to try this out.

posted March 25, 2012 05:59 PM            

"When leaving crystals in Sunlight, please be aware that some coloured stones may fade over a period of time if left in strong sunlight too often. This can happen with Amethyst, for example. In this case, try not to leave your crystals in strong sun for more than an hour or so. To be on the safe side, place in sunlight during sunrise and/or sunset because the sun's rays won't be as strong during these times of the day." http://crystalgems.co.uk/cleansing.html

posted March 25, 2012 06:32 PM            

I've been playing it safe and not charging my amethyst when the sun is out.