Crystal Work: The Magic of Citrine Quartz

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Citrine is from the quartz family of crystals and shares many of their characteristics. Natural citrine is quite rare, but heat-treated amethysts take on the same colour as citrine and are often sold as such. However, this is not a problem as both natural and heat-treated citrines have very similar properties. The most important aspect … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Citrine Quartz

Aromatherapy and Spiritual Healing

Spiritual healing focuses on restoring balance to the energy fields around and inside you: the subtle energy body. The exterior energy is known as the aura, an ever-changing energy field surrounding the body, while systems such as the Chakras and Chinese meridians give detailed maps of the energy flow inside the body. Fragrance is combined … Read moreAromatherapy and Spiritual Healing

Crystal Work: Crystals and the Elements

Crystals are formed by the combination, in varying conditions, of different physical elements, such as metals, non-metals (for example sulphur) and gases (for example, hydrogen). Some stones require the great heat generated by volcanoes or deep thermal currents to bond their molecular make-up. Others may be formed by pressure, such as diamonds, which are created … Read moreCrystal Work: Crystals and the Elements

Anatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Urinary System

One of the excretory systems of your body, your urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder and one urethra. It rids your body of waste through the kidney’s production of urine. Blood is filtered of the waste products of metabolism by the kidneys, from which urine is produced and transported by two … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Urinary System

Crystal Work: Making Crystal Remedies

Crystal gem remedies are made from water infused with crystal energy and charged by the Sun or Moon. They help to restore physical and emotional health and to promote spiritual growth. Crystal gem remedies can be taken over a prolonged period of time to treat ongoing conditions. Healing with Crystal Waters Crystal infused remedies can … Read moreCrystal Work: Making Crystal Remedies

Anatomy and Physiology: How the Ear, Nose and Throat Work

Infection Fighters The ears, nose and throat are point of entry into the body and need to be well protected against invading micro-organisms. In preventing bacteria and viruses from travelling further afield, they sometimes become the focus of infection themselves, so these areas have rich blood supplies, which can transport large numbers of white blood … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Ear, Nose and Throat Work

Anatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Respiratory System

Your circulatory system transports life blood around your body and takes away toxins. It is backed up by your lymphatic system, which drains away excess fluids, toxins and waste. Your next essential system provides your body with oxygen, which is required by all your cells for energy to allow these processes and other chemical reactions … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Respiratory System

Anatomy and Physiology: How the Peripheral Nervous System works

The peripheral nervous system, or PNS, informs our brain of the world around us. It consists of nerves that run to and from the brain and spinal cord, carrying messages between the central nervous system and the body. These messages either carry sensations back to the brain or initiate muscular movement. We are aware of … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: How the Peripheral Nervous System works