Health
"Don't take drugs. It's too expensive."
While they meant it as a joke, I don't disagree with that. As a pharmacy graduate, I kind of know something about drugs. Medication, whether over the counter or prescribed, are a form of drugs. Drugs when taken in a right amount for the right purpose, is medicine.
I believe that there will be times where medication (or drugs) are necessary for treatment of a physical condition. In fact, sometimes it is inevitable. Meanwhile, before that inevitable situation happens, what can we do about our health?
Spirit, Soul and Body
In my opinion, a human is not just made up of a physical body, but also a soul and a spirit. So when we talk about health and healing, we might want to consider all these three aspects.
Ever since the pandemic happened in 2020, mental health has been at the top of the list for healthcare professionals. It has become evident that the health of our mind (or soul) is crucial in ensuring that we live a quality life. (Ref: https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide)
On top of that, may I also suggest that our soul is actually made up of our emotions and our thoughts. Not only we have to constantly renew our minds to think good thoughts, we also need to find an opportunity for our hearts to be healed.
Many times we get too absorbed in one thing but we forget another. Our spirit is not quite the same as our soul. Wikipedia quoted historian Oswald Spengler and summarised the difference between the human spirit and human soul. Our spirit is essentially the nonmaterial part of us that is the heavenly component, whereas our soul is the personal element that is unique to each individual.
Often, our faith brings health to our spirit. As a Christian, I believe that our faith to believe in Jesus is what makes our spirit alive. The bible says in Romans 8:16 "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God". Thus it speaks of our true identity, the nature of our existence.
Whether christian or not, we have a spirit, that's why when we are in communities, the human spirit can show up in different forms, such as love, kindness, generosity.
Lastly, we keep our physical bodies healthy with the kind of food we eat and the exercises we do. I don't look sporty, but I do watch what I eat. Sometimes we need supplements like vitamins. Mostly, we adopt a balanced diet that is suitable for our lifestyle. I'm not an expert in the various types of diets (cos I'm not a nutritionist.), but I work with healthcare professionals to help clients manage their health.
Can we find health and healing in gemstones?
This is a very common question I get from visitors to the museum and those who attends our Crystal Appreciation Workshops.
Here's where my husband and I love to bust the myth, while at the same time demonstrate what gems and crystals can do to a human being.
First and foremost, before you make any purchase of a gems or crystal for the purpose of health and healing (or for any other divine or supernatural intervention in any areas of your life), you must ensure that it is a natural material. 'Cos I don't think an imitation or a plastic will do a 'supernatural' work for you. This is when the study and understanding of the science behind these natural materials come into use.
Secondly, if you are looking for a supernatural intervention in your life, a naturally formed material may not be the best choice. Gems and crystals are natural materials. I often ask curious visitors "How do you think a natural material can bring about a supernatural intervention in your life?" Usually I get a smile and a nod on their heads.
Thirdly, while there may be some scientific facts about gemstones and crystals having some form of energy, e.g. quartz and tourmaline, the amount of energy emitted is not sufficient to bring about any form of healing in a human body. Furthermore, there is frequency of the 'energy' from these materials are not the same as those you would see in treatment for health conditions. (See: https://www.britannica.com/science/radiation/Treating-cancer-and-other-diseases-with-highly-energetic-forms-of-ionizing-radiation).
Having said that, here's an article that you might find interesting to read in relation to gems and healing: The Gem Times, page 16.
Health Consultation
I work with healthcare professionals to address client's concerns about their health - spirit, soul and body. Feel free to contact me for an appointment to discuss about your health concerns.
 |
| WhatsApp me! |
