13 Crystals for Arthritis

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By Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac

Arthritis, which means, “joint inflammation” is a general term for over 100 different joint disorders with symptoms ranging from mild aches and pains to severe swelling and crippling pain. Your joints, remarkable and elaborate hinges, are cushioned by cartilage. They’re held together with various other tissues, including muscles and tendons. Lubrication is in the form of called synovial fluid, which is released by the synovial lining of the joints. Thinning cartilage between the bone results in the bones rubbing together and becoming inflamed. This, in turn, inflames the surrounding tissues, tendons and muscles.

Folk remedies for arthritis involving crystals have been around for centuries. Early on, crystals were first utilized by trial and error, drawn to us through shape, color or texture. In recent times, through the advancement of science and industry, crystals have been found to have both piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. This means that the polarities of the crystal will change when subjected to pressure or heat (even body heat from the hands). This radiates energy from the crystal due to this reversal of polarities. It provides the transfer, storage and transformation of energy.

Crystals offer a balancing of energy fields, energy modification, amplifying both energy and thought, clarity in thinking, harmony and alignment with the Chakra energy areas.

These gems are a wonderful ADJUNCT therapy to any other additional treatments you may be doing. Arthritis symptoms, ranging from mild aches and pains to severe swelling and crippling pain, can sometimes be helped by wearing or applying these stones to localized areas. Below is a list of stones, used throughout history or known as folk remedies. Here are helpful crystals for soothing arthritis:

Crystals Traditionally Used for Arthritis

Arthritis Crystals #1 – Blue Lace Agate is known for treating removing blockages of the nervous system and treats arthritic bone deformities. Take a bath for 15-20 minutes with this stone in the bath water.

Arthritis Crystals #2 – Apatite heals bones and encourages formation of new cells. It assists in the absorption of calcium and helps bone, cartilage, motor skills, teeth, joints and rickets.