Crystals for Acne Prone Sensitive Skin

Have sensitive acne prone skin? Fret not! We have the right elixir for you.

Ingredients and Materials Required

• Citrine / Moss Agate / Aventurine
• Water
• Small Pail

Steps to Create the Crystal Elixir

1. Fill the pail with water.
2. Place the crystals into the pail and leave it overnight.
3. Use the elixir to cleanse the affected area.

The Power of Colour

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Every substance on earth contains colour and every colour has a different impact on us. The rays from the sun contain seven different colours - violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. These are natural colours which are highly beneficial to the maintenance of health and for healing diseases.

The colour wheel describes the relationship between colours. Primary Colours (red, yellow, and blue) are the base on which all other colours come from. When you mix two primary colours together, 50% of one primary colour and 50% of another primary colour you get a Secondary Colour (orange, violet, and green). A Tertiary Colour is created when you combine a primary colour with a secondary colour. This colour experience provides the opportunity to discover for yourself, the impact colours can have on your well-being. The need for a particular colour's vibration seems to differ from day to day. When you absorb a colour vibration it travels, via the nervous system, to the part of the body that needs it.

Jane Struthers wrote that we are all affected by the colours around us. We absorb the energy of each colour in our auras and through our skin. The energy of a particular colour is absorbed into our bodies, affecting all our cells, thus bringing about the healing process of the body.

RED

has the longest wavelength and the slowest frequency of all the colours of the spectrum.

Healing Powers
Alleviates depression, improves blood circulation and helps to heal infection and wounds. Red rules the base chakra.
Positive Attributes
Red promotes courage, passion, alertness, perserverance and confidence.
Negative Attributes
Too much red creates restlessness, aggression and bad temper.

ORANGE

is the second colour of the spectrum.

Healing Powers
Orange is encouraging and revitalizing. It strengthens the gonads and heals bladder and urinary problems. Orange also boosts the immune system. Orange rules the sacral chakra.
Positive Attributes
Orange promotes vitality and emotional warmth. It instills creativity, enthusiasm and forward thinking.
Negative Attributes
Dark dirty orange can lead to difficult attitude towards sex and affects fertility.

Elemental Wristlet

Yellow

helps to generate a sense of well being and happiness. Yellow rules the solar plexus chakra.

Healing powers Yellow stimulates the mind and aids concentration. Heals skin problems and detoxifies the body.
Positive Attributes
Yellow gives clarity of mind and improves memory. It stimulates and uplifts your mood to keep you happy.
Negative Attributes
Excessive yellow creates restless thinking and can trigger sarcasm to lead to arguments. It can also have a negative impact on the digestive system.

Green

is a restorative colour in the spectrum as it lies in between the warm and cool colour. It is associated with nature and is an indispensable colour.

Healing Powers
Green removes stagnant energy and reduces the blood pressure. It is balancing and relaxing and helps to reduce stress. It is associated with the heart chakra.
Positive Attributes
Green fosters unconditional love, empathy, generosity and helps to attract abundance.
Negative Attributes
Too much green can cause jealousy and possessiveness. It can make a person become defensive and egoistic.

Blue

is a cool colour that helps to bring coolness and contraction. It brings peace and is often associated as a calming colour.

Healing Powers
This cooling energy calms tired nerves, alleviating agony and pain we suffer from physical stress. It is beneficial in the treatment of throat infection and high blood pressure. Blue is associated with the throat chakra.
Positive Attributes
Blue helps us to become more detached from our surroundings and problems, so we see them with more clarity.
Negative Attributes
Too much blue can lead to a sense of isolation. It can also create a very strong resistance to change, thus creating a very conservative attitude.

Indigo

helps to stimulate our insight and intuition. The influence of indigo rays, help us to connect to our higher minds, thus connecting us with our higher purpose in life.

Healing Powers
Indigo in is an excellent purifier and cleanser. It has analgesic properties and can be used to combat pain both physically and emotionally.
Positive Attributes
Indigo enables us to strengthen our wisdom. It helps us to make decisions through our psychic and intuition abilities.
Negative Attributes
Too much indigo can lead to unfounded fears. It is not a good choice when you feel depressed or emotional.

Violet

lies in the opposite end of the colour spectrum to red. It vibrates at the fastest frequency and has the shortest wavelength. It is revered by many as a spiritual colour and encourages a sense of compassion and empathy for all living things.

Healing Powers
It clears physical and mental stagnant energy and helps with insomnia. Violet rays also heal bacterial and viral infection. It is associated with the third eye.
Positive Attributes
Violet helps us to connect with the Divine so we can align our human bodies with our spiritual selves.
Negative Attributes
Too much violet can lead to a sense of moral and spiritual superiority and pride. It can also disconnect us to reality and thus leading to the confusion of the mind.

We are all affected by colours around us, regardless of whether we can see it. This means that colours can have a much bigger impact on us than we first thought. The vibration of colours not only aids healing but can also affect us at a metaphysical level.

You may want to find out more in my next article. Fengshui with Colours.

The Science of Colour

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 Many of us are unaware that we resonate to the vibrations emitted by the colors around us. Sir Isaac Newton divided the light spectrum into seven colours and theorized that light consist of waves, and each colour of the spectrum operates at a different wavelength. Albert Einstein also experimented and concluded that the colours of the spectrum consist of small parcels of energy known as photons. Photons travels in waves and in shorter wavelength, the photons are compressed and have more energy and higher frequency as compared with longer wavelength with lower frequency. His further experiments concluded that the theories of the Pythagoras and ancient Egyptians were partly correct where colours were used to aid the body healing process.

These ancient civilizations built healing rooms with coloured crystals and when the sun shone, the crystals refracted the Sun’s light on the patient. Even in the west, medieval architects of churches and cathedral built the churches ceiling with coloured crystals. As Sun light shone through them, the people would be bathed in the different energy of the different colors. Similarly in the East, the Indian practice, Ayurveda, an ancient form of medicine practiced for thousands of years, is based on the idea that every individual contains five elements of the universe, which include: earth, water, air, fire, and ether (space). These elements are present in specific proportions unique to each individual, including their personality type and constitution. When these elements are out of balance, Ayurveda works with the energies inherent in the colors of the spectrum to restore this balance.

Colour Wheel
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Until today, the benefits of colour healing are still being recognised. Chromopaths, or more commonly known as colour healers are still very popular around the world. Interest in alternative remedies has also made Colour Therapy more popular and easily accepted. Most of them are inspired by Quantum Physicians Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Max Planck. The first colour wheel was invented by Sir Isaac Newton. He split white sunlight into red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, and blue. He then joined the two ends of the color spectrum together to show the natural progression of colours. He even went a step further and associated each colour with a musical note.

In my next article, I will explain how the Colour Chart can help with the healing process of the body and how Colours can have a profound effects on us at every level.

Nuummite

Nuummite has a potent vibration, and is also known as the Sorcerer’s stone. It was formed over three billion years ago from volcanic origins and is the oldest mineral on Earth. This ancient stone embodies the strong metaphysical properties to advance your spiritual growth and may help you to attune yourself. In ancient times, it was used to uplift curses and dispel black magic. It was first discovered in Greenland and has since been found in smaller deposits in Canada, Spain and the USA. It is of dark charcoal gray to black in colour and within the stone it exhibits a shimmer of mystical blue, gold and silver light.

Power 

Nuummite is a powerful shamanic stone that resonates with the earth chakra and combines with the element of Storm. The vibration of Nuummite will connect the crown chakra and the base chakra, and promote the movement of the earth energy throughout the body in a circular motion.

The stone is highly protective and it aligns the subtle bodies, strengthens your auric shield, and is fiercely protective against negative energies, psychic attack, manipulations, and environmental pollutants.

Wearing a Nuumite pendant on your body may help you to integrate your body’s energy. This can be helpful to sharpen your mental abilities and may assist you with developing your intuition. Nuummite commonly brings good luck and may assist your manifestation, and also allows you to have faith in yourself. Nuummite allows you to remember and recollect important ideas and deep knowledge stored in the depths of your sub-conscious.

Its unique vibration will help you to develop your meditation and takes you deep within your subconscious to access other times and existences. Its defensive qualities make it an excellent shield against many forms of negativity.

Healing

The stone’s strong electromagnetic vibration is useful in all healing. Nuummite can be used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with headaches. It may be used to purify the blood and kidneys, and to alleviate infections that are slow to heal or recur frequently. It may be beneficial in insulin production and regulation, in treating diabetes, low blood sugar and low blood pressure, fainting and dizziness. It has been used to treat tinnitus in the ears, and disorders of the eyes and throat.

Nuummite may assist in the recovery of Parkinson's disease and in treating disorders of the central nervous system. It is a source of energy for the body as it assists in reducing tension and stress, and allows for a deep sleep.

At Work

In the workplace, Nuummite inspires fast, intuitive reactions without sacrificing logic. Wear the Nuummite for continuous energy in major undertakings and to ward off exhaustion during the day. Hold it to the centre of the forehead to send a blast of energy down towards your feet and it will bounce up again. It is a stone of empowerment and allows you to see beyond the facades and to understand what lies beneath one’s words and actions. It teaches honour, obligation and respect, for one’s self and others.

Feng Shui

In Feng Shui, Nuummite utilizes Water energy, the energy of stillness, peace, strength, and purification. It is yielding, formless and yet powerful. The Water element brings about the power of regeneration and rebirth. Place a Nuumite ball in the North area of your home or room as its flowing energy assures a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows.

Laughter - The Best Medicine

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It has been observed that we are less likely to succumb to feelings of depression and helplessness if we laugh frequently. Laughter can foster a positive and hopeful attitude. Laughter also helps to release those uncomfortable emotions which may be harmful to the body. Results from studies have shown that the ability to appreciate the sense of humour can improve the mood disturbances in response to negative life events. These positive emotions can create neurochemical changes that reduce the side effects of stress and dis-eases.

Many studies have shown that laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, and boosts immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being. During laughter there is a general increase in activity within the immune system, including an increase in the number of activity level of natural killer cells that attack viral infected cells and some types of cancer and tumour cells.

Experts believed that laughter reduces at least four neuroendocrine hormones associated with stress response. These are epinephrine, cortisol and growth hormone. In addition, dopamine levels (as measured by dopac) were also decreased. Dopamine is associated with elevated blood pressure.

Frequent belly laughter empties your lungs of more air than it takes resulting in a cleansing effect – this is similar to deep breathing and is especially beneficial for patients who are suffering from emphysema and other respiratory ailments. Many experts also believed that a belly laugh is equivalent to "an internal jogging." Laughter can provide good cardiac conditioning especially for those who are unable to perform physical exercises.

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With so many health benefits, many of us know that laughter is good for us. Laughter is one of the easiest ways to free yourself from the mind's constant thought process and find inner peace. It will make you more alive and more healthy. So try some laughter techniques, when you wake up in the morning, stretch your body and every muscle. After a few moments, start laughing. At the beginning you may have to force it a little, saying 'Ha, Ha, Ha,' or 'Ho, Ho, Ho' to get the laughter energy moving. Soon, a spontaneous laughter will arise at the sound of your attempts at laughing. Try it for five minutes. Just laugh for no reason at all. Laugh for the sake of laughing. Anyway, the biggest benefit of laughter is that it is free and has no known negative side effects. Happy laughing!!

4 Seasons

Since ancient times, our forefathers have learnt for to harmonize their bodies with the world around them. They believed that our mind and body change with the seasons so by adapting their lifestyles with the change in the seasons, they are able to live a longer and healthier life.

Spring season is one of the most embraced seasons of the year. Many cultures around the world celebrate a new beginning during this time of the year. It is considered the start of new life and the renewal of the spirit. Set your New Year resolution to meditate and exercise regularly to increase your life force. Use your Amethyst crystal during meditation to achieve a clear and peaceful mind or use your Tourmalinated Quartz to affirm all your positive thoughts for the day.

Summer is the hottest season of the year. This is a good time to take care of your heart, small intestines and blood vessels since your energy thrives at this time of the year. Slow things down with your Aquamarine and reduce your stress with Labrodorite and Black Tourmaline. Strengthen your heart with Rhodochrosite and Kunsite Crystal. Drink lots of water to prevent heat exhaustion during this hot season.

Autumn is the time when leaves shed their brilliant colors and start to wither. Elimination is the trait of this season and can be seen in nature as well as the human body. Prepare the body with a fruit juice Detox programme this Autuum. Besides helping the body to maintain good health, such programs also help with the cleansing and rejuvenation of the body system. Blend one beetroot, a green apple and pineapple together, this concoction helps to remove toxins and cleanse the body. Use Chrysoprase and Jade to aid detoxification. Drink lots of water during this Detox Programme.

During winter, the cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down. This is the time of the year to reflect on yourself, replenish your energy and bond with your loved ones. It is also a time to take care of your body and look good. Improve your eating habits. Reduce your salt consumption and increase more fibre intake. In this way, you can keep a healthy metabolism and may even lose some weight. Use Howlite crystal to reduce cellulite or Seraphrinite to curb with hunger pangs. Kyanite and Green Tourmaline also facilitates weight loss. So use your crystals now to stay healthy and beautiful every day.

Acupressure Therapy with Crystals

Acupressure is an ancient art of healing that uses our fingers to press on key healing points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-healing ability. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension, enables deep relaxation, promote blood circulation and our body's life force to aid healing.

What is the Purpose of Acupressure?

The purpose of acupressure is to stimulate your body’s own recuperative powers by stimulating the various points on the body. The stimulation removes energy blockages by diffusing the toxic build up that accumulates in the muscle tissue. The accumulation of toxins causes stiffness throughout the body. Stiffness in muscles puts unnecessary pressure on blood and lymph vessels. The pressure on blood and lymph vessels affect both skeletal systems and internal organ functioning.

How is Acupressure Therapy with Crystals Performed?

Acupressure Therapy with Crystal is similar to traditional massage. Points on the body are massaged using a tumbled crystal, in a fairly rapid circular motion with medium pressure. Massages last between 5 and 15 minutes.

It is an effective method for self-treatment for tension-related ailments; this is further enhanced by the power of the crystals and the sensitivity of the human hand. The Acupressure Therapy with Crystals helps relief stress thus strengthening our immunity and promotes wellness for the body, mind and soul.

The Chinese have used acupressure points as a beauty treatment for thousands of years. Acupressure beauty treatments enhances the muscle tone of facial muscles and increases blood circulation, improving skin condition and the tone of facial muscles and connective tissue.

Simple pressure on the Heavenly Appearance points with a jade or Rose Quartz tumble, relieves congested areas and relaxes the muscles. Toxins are released and eliminated, which of course benefits our outward appearance. Acupressure Therapy with Crystals stimulates the flow of chi, which improves both how we feel as well as how we look.

We can also use Acupressure Therapy with Crystals to achieve some relief for:

• Headaches - use Amethyst, Blue Lace agate, Rose Quartz on the neck region near the base of the skull.
• Sinus problem - use Blue Lace Agate, Rose Quartz on side of the nose bridge
• Menstrual cramps - use Carnelian or Moonstone on the navel
• Lower back aches constipation, and indigestion - use Citrine on 4 finger spacing below the navel
• Anxiety and to help you get a good night’s sleep - use Amethyst and Blue Lace Agate
• Backache, neck pain, arthritis, muscle aches and Repetitive strain injuries i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome or frozen shoulder - use Black Obsidian and Rose Quartz or Howlite.

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Crystal Rod Massager

When applying Acupressure Therapy with Crystals, work gently on the acupressure points on sensitive parts of the body, such as the face and abdomen, and on areas where there is very little cushioning between skin and bone, such as the top of the head. Do not apply after a full meal. Drink a glass of water before and after the therapy.

To apply the pressure, you can use any of your tumbled crystal depending on what is easiest and most comfortable for you. The general guideline is that pressure should be firm enough but yet not too painful. Too little pressure and it will not work while too much pressure can possibly cause damage, or in the least cause quite a bit of discomfort.

To relax an area or relieve pain, first press the points gently for 30 seconds. Increase the pressure until it’s quite firm, holding it for one to three minutes. Then release slowly and gently, again taking about 30 seconds to gradually come off the points.

When you’re working on acupressure points in a large muscle group, such as the muscles in your shoulders or calves, kneading is an excellent warm-up before using acupressure. Brisk rubbing in general helps to increase the blood flow also. You can use this technique to warm up your body if you’re feeling cold too.

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Obsidian

Obsidian is a stone of Truth. Like all crystals it benefits those who cherish its healing and comforting qualities. Obsidian is an extremely protective and fast acting stone, which shields one against negativity and absorb negative energies from the environment. The crystal is known to protect one from emotional harm as well as mental stress and anguish. It is an excellent stone for people seeking to remove their negative traits and provide insights into correcting those flaws. Obsidian is also a grounding stone. It helps us to see ourselves as we are and help you rediscover yourself. It brings your subconscious to life and revives the positive energies stored in you.

Obsidian also promotes blood circulation and is believed to relieve joint pain. It can help those whose hands and feet seems to be constantly cold, by wearing an Obsidian bracelet or anklet. The Obsidian anklets also eases leg cramps and should be cleansed regularly under running water.

Obsidian can be worn in a variety of forms of jewellery including pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces, anklets and bracelets. Obsidian is also used to make protective Feng Shui ornaments such as the Hulu and spheres. It is also often used in its tumbled form, chips and wands. For the year 2012, the Obsidian Hulu or the 5 ancient coins Obsidian Hulu, are highly recommended to be used in the North sector of your Home and Office for protection against the illness star.

黑曜石葫芦是常用的风水吉祥物之一。因为葫芦的外形圆滚有曲线，看来相当福气，加上入口小、肚量大的特色，仿佛能够广吸金银珠宝。挂在财位上，葫芦纳进了财富，就不易外流，具有守财聚富功能。黑曜石本身极强辟邪磁场，并有极大增运效果、驱病功效等良性作用。因此黑曜石与葫芦是完美的结合，辟邪化煞可解五黄病符之灾祸，增添吉运，提升运势有极大帮助。

2012龙年风水, 黑曜石葫芦可摆放在正西方招八白财星，或摆在北方化二黑病星。

Contributed by Carol Tang

5 Element Stone

The 5 Element Stone is produced in small quantities in the mountains of the Himalayas. Its mineral composition includes Chalcedony, Jade, Cinnabar, Vermillion and Gold Sand.

In Feng Shui, it is believed that the synergy of these precious mineral enables one to correct all the imbalances of one’s personal 5 elements by balancing your missing or weak element in your birth chart, thus it enables you to achieve Success, Wealth and Good Health.

The 5 element stone is believed to be one of the most ancient stone, with strong and consistent magnetic property, that is suitable for everyone to use.

The presence of Cinnabar and Gold Sand attracts abundance and business luck.

The synergy of these two stones help to manifest and increases one’s visionary capacity, making your spiritual path a clearer one.

The presence of jadeite helps to purify the blood and treats the kidneys and supra adrenal glands. It also balances the body’s fluid, dissolves energy blockage and increases the body’s ability to absorb and utilise both energy and physical nourishment.

In addition, when used together with the Medicine Dzi bead, the 5 element stone brings the additional benefit to strengthens your immune system and hasten your recovery from any illness.

For many years, the Tibetans have studied the Medicine Dzi bead and many have been fascinated by its strong energy and ability to promote healing from illnesses particularly blood related diseases.

Thus, when worn together with the 5 Element stone, it will facilitate a person's recovery from all types of illnesses. At the same time, it helps to remove all obstacles in one’s life and creates abundance, prosperity, happiness and good health.

Contributed by New Age FSG Team