There are thousands of different homeopathic cures available.  They range from aura healing, to chakra rebalancing, to crystal therapy. Gem elixirs are an offshoot of crystal therapy and can be used in conjunction with almost any other natural remedy. Gem elixirs harness the crystal power and vibration in a solution that can then be ingested or applied topically.

Making a gem elixir only requires a few basic steps.  The first thing you will want to do is consult any relevant texts to find out exactly what gem stones you need for the elixir. Be sure to choose stones that have been cut and polished.

Be careful when choosing stones, some may contain traces of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. They can be toxic. If you aren’t sure about what you are doing stick with using strictly quartz based gem stones. 

To harness the gem stone’s power you need to first calm your mind and block out any mental and physical abstractions.

• Use tongs or a spoon to place the stone into a bowl full of spring water. 
• Now take the bowl and place it where it can sit in direct sunlight for 3-6 hours. 

The sun will activate the crystal and transfer some of the energy from the stone into the water. 

• Once the water is charged remove the stone with the tongs. 
• Slowly pour the charged water into a dark glass container such as a sanitized brown beer bottle. 

Next you need to fix the solution to keep it from decaying. Mix an equal amount of neutral spirits such as gin or vodka with the elixir. 

That’s all there is to creating a gem elixir. It’s a safe non toxic remedy that can work well with other traditional therapies. The elixir can be taken sublingually or rubbed into a chakra point, sprayed into the aura or even added to bathwater. Use it however it works best for you.

Tektites are an amazing type of mineral. They are formed in one of the most violent events possible, a meteor or comet impact with the earth. What happens is that when an asteroid hits the earth it instantly heats and melts the rock surrounding the impact site. This liquid rock is then blown into the air by the force of the explosion.  As it travels thousands of feet up through the atmosphere the molten rock begins to cool. Since it’s essentially in free fall they form into spherical or tear drop shaped globules.  Because the explosion was so powerful these minerals can be tossed up to thousands of miles away from the initial meteor impact site.

Tektites typically have a translucent brownish glass look to them. They can appear similar to obsidian in that they are smooth but the chemical structure is entirely different.

Tektites are commonly found throughout Indochina and Australia. As a gem they have minimal value unless you find the rarer moldovite which has a more green hue to them.

Since these minerals were formed through cataclysmic forces they are thought to have an unusual amount of power to them. They are often associated with fire and earth energy.

When it comes to spiritual uses these stones help to bring strength to a person when it comes to balance and trust issues with others and even can help to improve communicative efforts. They are also used to help with weak blood like anemia and even some forms of mild depression like melancholy. 

To sum it all up tektites are powerful stones formed by the dynamic confluence or earth and sky. When these two essential elements mix together they form a powerful stone that has some of the best properties of earth. They’re forged in fire and a great choice to use in any crystal healing methodology.

Zeolite isn’t the typical gem stone type crystal. Instead it’s a type of volcanic ash that when mixed with a base PH water forms a lattice crystal structure. Zeolites have been very popular recently for research projects, even being grown in space. They form fairly rapidly making them excellent choices for scientific research. The term zeolite refers to an entire family of crystals and shouldn’t be confused with a singular entity such as a diamond or emerald.

 Zeolites are used in all sorts of commercial industries as well as for alternative healing. 

In western medicine zeolites are used to help remove impurities from oxygen. This lets normal ambient air be concentrated and the oxygen content boosted. One of their most important usages though has been as a coagulating agent. If you’ve seen any war documentaries where a soldier gets a powder poured into a bullet wound, that’s zeolite. It quickly stops the bleeding and helps improve battle field injury survivability. 

Some of the other industries that zeolites are used in are petrochemical, nuclear, and even agriculture. 

The most popular home usage though is in commercial odor removers. The zeolites can trap and bind odor particles. It’s a much healthier way to keep your home odor free than relying on harsh chemicals. 

In alternative medicine zeolites have been used mainly for heavy metal chelation. This is a process of removing heavy metals from the body. The greatest benefit to this system is that the zeolite is emulsified into a suspension and then taken orally.  The particles can then bind with the heavy metals and allow them to be naturally flushed from the body. 

Whether you’re looking to deodorize your home naturally or just need a cleansing it’s worthwhile to look into the zeolite family. These naturally occurring minerals have thousands of uses.

There’s nothing more relaxing than a good massage. It’s a great way to pamper yourself after a grueling work out or just as part of a weekend get away spa package.

There are all sorts of different massage therapies out there from deep tissue to Shiatsu. One of the most popular types of massage is a Swedish massage.  If you still aren’t sure if a Swedish massage is what you’re looking for don’t worry, here’s a guide to Swedish massage.

There are a few things that make Swedish massage a little different from other types. They are

• Type of stroke: The masseuse will use less pressure and work down the length of the body part being massaged in a long fluid motion. This releases tension throughout the entire muscle.

• Muscle group: A Swedish massage practitioner will concentrate on a single muscle or muscle group at a time. They’ll work it until you feel like jelly.

• Intensity: Swedish massage is a more gentle massage technique than deep tissue or sports therapy.  It isn’t meant for rehabilitation or lactic acid release instead it’s a light to moderate pressure meant for relaxation.

• Heat: A warm muscle is less likely to be injured. It’s why we warm up before working out. The same is true with massage. The masseuse will rub the muscle down to create friction heat. By warming the area the massage is much more effective.

• Vibration: Swedish massage uses vibration to help loosen up the muscles as well. This is normally accomplished by rapidly tapping the muscle with quick medium to heavy thumps with the edge of the hand.

Hopefully this guide to Swedish massage gives you a good idea of what to expect when you book a spa appointment.  You’ll come out of a Swedish massage feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.