Crystal Clear Healing for Menopause
I’ve had a lifelong fascination with crystals. Throughout my years I have picked up bits and pieces of knowledge of crystals and their healing properties. I always studied and read about them, but firsthand knowledge of their healing abilities came about one unsuspecting morning about 20 years ago.
The previous night I had cooked yellow rice from a box that came with a seasoning packet. It wasn’t sitting very well with me in the morning, and I had quite the stomachache. I walked into my office and for some unknown reason I grabbed a chunk of malachite stone off my shelf. I was just sitting at my desk, going through emails, holding the stone. About 10 minutes later I put the stone down because I was tired of holding it. As soon as I put it down, I got a strong whiff of spices that smelled just like the spice packet from the night before. I realized that my stomach no longer hurt as well. My hand and the malachite rock wreaked of the spices. I was quite shocked. The rocked seemed to literally pull out the cause of my stomach discomfort. That was the first time I experienced the healing powers of crystals firsthand.
Fast forward to today and I am always looking for natural ways to help my clients manage perimenopause and menopause. Crystals can be an excellent added source of help when trying to regulate the madness mother nature bestows upon us during this transition. There are several stones that are used to regulate hormones and ease the change.
The aforementioned malachite benefits those going through menopause. It is an excellent mood stabilizer and can help reduce blood pressure.
Moonstone is a peachy, creamy semi-translucent stone that can help stabilize female hormones. It can also help calm emotional triggers and overreactions, thus helping with the mood swings of menopause.
Another crystal used to balance the feminine cycle and hormones is the beautiful, yellow, Citrine. This wonder stone is used for cooling off hot flashes. It can also be beneficial in countering fatigue and helping maintain a cheery disposition. Hematite, a metallic black stone, can also be used for hot flashes.
Amethyst is a beautiful purple crystal that is widely used. In this instance it can be used to stimulate both the sympathetic nervous system and endocrine glands to a balanced state. It is also used for insomnia, headaches, mental disorders, memory problems and arthritis, all common problems in menopause. It is also used to help tranquilize anger, rage, fear and anxiety.
Labradorite, an opalescent blue-green rock that changes color with the light, is excellent for balancing hormones. It is also known to help reduce anxiety and stress and helps to facilitate transformations which are beneficial.
Pietersite is a beautiful stone with flashes of gold running through dark blue. It stimulates the pituitary and regulates the endocrine system and hormones.
Proustite is a deep, ruby-red crystal that can help stimulate estrogen and decrease menopausal symptoms.
Stephanite, a silvery grey crystal found amongst veins of silver, helps strengthen bones and dispels brittleness in the physical and emotional bodies. It is reported to balance estrogens and androgens (male hormones) as well as increase and stabilize muscle tone.
Mind you, there are no clinical studies on the effects of crystals, so this information is taken from textbooks using knowledge gained from life experience and/or passed down from one generation to the next. I encourage you to experiment and have fun playing with different crystals to see which ones resonate with you. I would love to hear your experiences and stories!
