The author describes how to use the power of gemstones, using ancient Hindu disciplines, to heal and increase a sense of well-being.

An illustrated encyclopedic explanation of the therapeutic uses of crystals and gems.

Crystals and Stones: A Complete Guide to Their Healing Properties helps readers to incorporate the healing power of stones into daily life. Aimed at both beginners and experts, the book showcases nearly 200 crystals and stones, describing their impact on human beings' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states. The book begins with historical background and practical considerations, such as how stones work and how to clean and recharge their energy. The relationship of stones to chakras is explored, as are practices such as channeling via certain powerful crystals. The heart of the book is an A to Z guide covering everything from amber to zoisite that explains which stones are most effective for particular medical conditions, emotional and energy blockages, and spiritual impasses. Stones and crystals have been important tools for health and spiritual transformation for millennia. This book shows modern readers how to best utilize those tools. “If we could follow the step by step transformation of coal into diamond, we would discover what enabled Prince Siddhartha to 'awaken' and become this Being of Light known to this day as the Buddha.”—from the book

The reader is led to a fascinating tour through a wonderful world of rare and precious gems. It describes how by wearing appropriate gems, your dame fortune could deliver wonders, solve everyday problems and offer protection from evil influences of planets, and also enhance their beneficial effects. The author tells you about appropriate gems suitable for each individual born under a particular zodiac sign. It remains a very reliable reference guide with an extensive list of crystals and gems, followed by respective interpretations. The book also discusses auspicious time and days for wearing gems or stones, and about the performance of rituals needed for attaining best results. The chapters focus on: *Gems and disease, Gems for professional success. *Crystal and Gems for the new millennium. #v&spublishers

Temper tantrums, teenage tiredness, infertility, anxiety during pregnancy, hot flashes . . . each new milestone in life brings its own challenges—and crystals can offer a helping hand to see us through. This practical guide, geared towards women, presents the twenty essential therapeutic crystals—plus 10 “bonus” crystals to extend the range of healing possibilities—with clear advice and information about: Beneficial properties of crystals Crystal selection and care How to use them for maximum effect And more! Each crystal carries its own energy, which can be used to rebalance emotions and soothe body, mind, and spirit. Whether laid on the skin, worn as jewelry, used in meditation, or simply placed close by, these miraculous gemstones can bring untold benefits to transform your life every step of the way.

Worn as jewelry, in cosmetics, as gemstone water, placed under your pillow to work as you sleep, used as part of your meditation or in a massage, the gemstones promote strength and wellbeing. Crystal healing expert Michael Gienger explains how healing stones can exert their beneficial and healthy effects on the body, mind and soul. For example: rock crystal acts as antipyretic, malachite promotes detoxification, aquamarine helps to combat allergies, amber improves sleep and amethyst promotes clear thinking. Gemstone Healing is the first guide to list the full range of applications for 36 crystals and will provide all the information you need to treat yourself, your family and friends. The reader will come to understand the effects of the crystals and learn how to choose, use and look after them properly. With full color illustrations throughout and stunning photographs of each of the 36 crystals, this guide gives both the reader new to using crystals and those who have some experience of crystal healing a whole new view of the subject.