{"id":1453,"date":"2020-04-11T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/wp\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2021-09-10T01:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T01:14:45","slug":"crystals-101-what-are-they-and-why-should-you-be-using-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/wp\/blog\/2020\/04\/11\/crystals-101-what-are-they-and-why-should-you-be-using-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystals 101: What are they and why should you be using them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may have seen or heard of people using crystals, but you may not be sure why \u2013 or what the benefit is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, they\u2019re beautiful, but what else can they do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out,&nbsp;<em>loads<\/em>&nbsp;more. Here\u2019s what crystals are and why you should be using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/crystals-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/crystals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/crystals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/crystals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/crystals.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>What are crystals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crystals use the power of the Earth to heal by harnessing the power (and energy) of the Sun, Moon, and the oceans. These semi-precious stones allow us to feel a physical connection with the Earth, since they are originally&nbsp;<em>of<\/em>&nbsp;the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since all matter carries its own unique vibrational energy (including us!), each crystal has special characteristics that tie to certain benefits for our health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why should we use crystals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crystals are harmless to the human body and are a less traditional way for benefiting your body in addition to other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/wp\/blog\/category\/health\/\">healthy living tactics<\/a>&nbsp;like exercising, eating well, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can use crystals for meditation, prosperity, inner calmness, relaxation, self-expression, strengthening our immune system, concentration, motivation, hormone balance, promotion of happiness, healing infections, and decreasing inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" data-uid=\"b14fbfe2c1\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.ck.page\/b14fbfe2c1\/index.js\"><\/script>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to find crystals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in the healing and beneficial properties of crystals, simply start by researching what you\u2019d like to work on and then search for the corresponding crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a search for \u201ccrystals to help anxiety\u201d brought me to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energymuse.com\/blog\/calming-crystals-anxiety\/\">this post<\/a>, where Energy Muse recommends black tourmaline (one of my personal favs!), amethyst, angelite, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also stop into a crystal shop and the store clerks are often very well versed on the crystals and can make customized recommendations for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to use crystals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can hold your crystals during meditation, keep them on your body, around the house, or in your bag when you travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If you\u2019re keeping them on your body, I like to put one or two in my bra or pocket, depending on what I\u2019m going after. If it\u2019s a crystal meant for the heart chakra, I like to keep it in my bra; a root chakra crystal is great in your pants pocket.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you use crystals is largely based on what they do and your personal preference for them, so experiment and see what works for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Have you used crystals before? What do you like or not like? 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