I have several friends who suffer from this unfortunate condition who have benefitted a great deal from regular Reiki and so I wanted to bring awareness to other sufferers too. For those of you who do not know much about fibromyalgia (FM), it is a condition that presents intense, chronic muscle pain in various, or all areas of the body at the same time, and other symptoms include sleep disturbance, IBS, depression, constant headaches, lethargy and inability to move; for instance, if the legs...
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11 healing crystals to help during your first year at university
Written by Bonnie Evie Gifford, writer at Therapy Directory
Making the leap from college to university can be an exciting but unsettling time. You may be excited and eager to jump right in, or perhaps you're feeling nervous or stressed about the big changes that are to come.
Some people believe crystals hold energies that can help us with a variety of things. From dispelling nightmares to being able to focus better on our studies, crystals may be able to affect our body and mind in positive ways.
Just holding and being near crystals can...
3 beneficial (and safe) complementary therapies for kids
Written by Bonnie Evie Gifford, writer at Therapy Directory
With increased numbers of children feeling stressed due to school, exams and social media pressures, traditional avenues that children and parents may seek help from are finding themselves unable to cope due to increased demand, leading to even longer wait times.
Complementary therapies can help children and teens relax, release tension, and discover healthy, sustainable ways to manage their stress - before they feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Aromatherapy for relaxation,...
7 Well-being podcasts to learn more about alternative and complementary therapies
Written by Bonnie Evie Gifford, writer at Therapy Directory
Whether you are new to complementary therapies or an experienced practitioner, taking the time to sit down and learn more about the different options that are out there can be a daunting task. With so many of us leading busy, hectic lives, finding ways to learn more about well-being without adding to our already full schedules can be a challenge.
We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and other great podcasting...
Energy
Written by listed therapist: Jacky Jueno
All life is energy and energy can travel through our systems and create balance. This is why reiki and crystals have became so popular within health care and our lives in general. Crystals are a part of Mother Earth, connecting, balancing and harmonising. They also connect with all living things not only within, but interconnecting with the energy fields around us too. We are not always aware of the energy around us from the earth, crystals or other people, but our energy systems and higher...
Chakras and why they need clearing and balancing...
Written by listed therapist: Sophiero Healing - B-J Raben
Open, clear and balanced chakras support our physical body in many ways. They help our immune system to work at its optimum, they encourage steady blood flow which in turn benefits the health of our internal organs, and they give us the ability to handle stress and our emotions more effectively. So, what are chakras? Simply put, chakras are wheels of energy that act as pumps, valves or mini engine rooms, regulating the flow of energy through our entire energy system. The word...
How to utilise the power of crystals every day
Written by Katherine, writer at Therapy Directory
It takes millions of years for crystals to form in the earth. Many believe that the way crystals are formed imbues them with ‘memories’ and allows them to contain, direct and focus energies.
If you’re new to the idea of ‘energy’ and how it affects us, let’s break it down. Everything on the planet is made up of energy and, through this energy, we are all connected. Those who work with energy and crystals believe crystals hold a special power and can affect our own energies.
There are...
Using the full moon and other methods to cleanse your crystals
Written by listed therapist: Sophiero Healing - B-J Raben
The approaching full moon - the frost moon - is the perfect opportunity to cleanse your crystals. Do you have any crystal jewellery or single crystals around the house? Have you ever cleansed them? It is really important to do this to keep their energy clean and strong, especially when you first buy, or are given them, as it is not always possible to know where they have originated from and they can pick up negative energy from people and their surroundings. In an ideal world, you would...
Reiki & Crystal Healing helped this lady off painkillers, sleeping pills and become...
Written by listed therapist: Sophiero Healing - B-J Raben
A lady had been suffering for three months with pain radiating from her hips to her ankles, which increased with intensity throughout the day. By the evenings she was in agony. She was on increasing doses of co-codamol, plus amitriptyline at night, however, the medication did not relieve her pain. Her blood pressure was also considerably raised and she had been prescribed a higher dose of Losartan. Walking any distance became an issue, resulting in considerable weight gain and she felt...
Which crystals to use (and when to use them)
Written by Katherine, writer at Therapy Directory
Everything in this world is made up of energy, including us! The premise behind crystal healing is that crystals carry certain energies that can influence our own.
Whether you need a little courage, some help switching off or simply to connect with your intuition - there’s a crystal that can support you.
Below we look at which crystals to use when you need...
Some courage
When you’re in need of inner strength and courage, reach for a tigers eye. Promoting intuition and clarity, this...
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