Blog — alternativehealing

What is an aura? An aura is your energetic field that emanates from you and surrounds your physical body from approximately 18 inches to 3 feet. You may have heard of someone having an ‘aura reading.’ The color of the aura can provide information about that person. If you are interested in learning more about aura colors and their meaning – I’d refer you to Pamela Aaralyn. If you want to practice seeing your own aura – I’d stand in front of a mirror with a white background. You can put a piece of white cardboard behind you if you...

I thought I’d do something a little different in today’s article and talk about a few personal experiences that I’ve had working with crystals. But before I do, it’s probably a good idea to talk a little about my background. My background is science – I have a degree in Microbiology and a Masters in Hazardous Materials Management. Although I’m very scientifically minded, I’m also very open and have always been intrigued by spirituality and asking the deeper questions in life. Even though I am open, if you would have mentioned crystals and the concept of their healing ability to...

Rose Quartz There is no doubt as to why Rose Quartz is one of the most widely known crystals. It is the ultimate crystal of love. Although it might seem subdued with its delicate pink color – be well assured that this crystal is a powerful healer! This week we are taking an in-depth look at why this crystal is currently so important. The Basics First, let’s look at some basics. Rose Quartz is part of the quartz family. So, what exactly is quartz? Quartz is a silicon dioxide – SiO2 and is the second most common mineral on Earth....

 Crystals 104 – How do I choose a crystal? When you enter the world of crystals – you will easily be overwhelmed. There are so many different kinds. One of the first questions you might ask yourself is – which one should I choose? There are two basic approaches. Go with your intuition! Are you drawn to one in particular? If so, that is your own inner guidance assisting you in choosing the one that is right for you. As long as you get the name of the crystal, you can then do research to determine what type of metaphysical...