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Open Your Mind to Crystal Healing

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Crystals. Pretty rocks or bonafide healing modality? You decide.

Have you heard about crystal healing lately? It seems like every time I’m on social media, I see posts about crystals and all of their amazing uses so I decided to check it out for myself. Read on to learn what I’ve learned!

Crystal healing is considered to be a form of alternative healing that deals with energy and is said to be able to bring a sense of balance to a person’s mind and life. Experts say the energy of crystals predominately helps with mental and emotional health and can bring about feelings of tranquility, balance, and harmony.

Although crystals have been around for thousands of years, their popularity is rising as of late, due in part to celebrities talking about them on social media. Celebrities such as Adele, Victoria Beckham, and Naomi Campbell have all been touting the positive benefits they’ve been seeing from crystal healing practices.

Popular Crystals

Rose Quartz – love, relationships, friendship, recovery, fertility

Amethyst – meditation, healing of the mind, body, and soul

Citrine – prosperity, creativity, business endeavors, confidence, digestion

Jade – health, purity, fertility, wisdom, peace

Turquoise – friendship, love, protection, balance, purification, wisdom

Jasper – empowers the spirit, stress, courage, confidence

Tiger’s Eye – motivation, rid the body and mind of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt, clarity

Choosing your Crystal

Those in the know about crystal healing say that choosing the right crystal for you is a lot about gut feelings and your intuition. I suggest deciding what you want the crystal to do for you and then looking at a list of crystals with that property. From there, you can choose based on whatever you like – color, texture, or gut feelings. If you find yourself drawn to a crystal outside of those that hold the properties you’re looking for, go for it, there’s got to be a reason why you’re drawn to it.

How to Use your Crystal

  1. Wear them as a piece of jewelry
  2. Carry them around in your purse, backpack, pocket, etc.
  3. Meditate with them
  4. Put them in the bath with you
  5. Create a ritual that includes your crystal
  6. Leave crystals around your spaces
  7. Add intention to your crystal by holding it in your hand and thinking the intention of what you want that crystal to do for you, some examples are, “I intend for this crystal to ease my anxious thoughts and help me stay calm and clear-headed.” “I intend for this crystal to help me let go of negative emotions that are holding me back and instead replace them with positive, happy thoughts and feelings.” 

Final Thoughts

In order for crystal healing to work for and with you, you need to go into it with an open mind. Clear your mind of any negativity or skepticism about the modality and instead open yourself up to the possibilities.

Happy Crafting!

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DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief

When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

  • No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative 
  • Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies 
  • Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy 
  • Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support 
  • Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies 

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm) 
  • 2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets 

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 
  • 8 drops peppermint essential oil 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil 
  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil 
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil 

Optional for kids under 5:
 Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

  1. Melt the base:
     In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid. 
  2. Cool slightly:
     Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid. 
  3. Add essential oils:
     Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness. 
  4. Pour into tins or jars:
     Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on. 
  5. Label & store:
     Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months. 

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

  • For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season. 
  • For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale. 
  • For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes). 

Mum Tips

  • Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities. 
  • Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles. 
  • For a nighttime version, add a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender for extra sleep support. 

 

 

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