Crystals & Stones Blog — Crystals

Stress can affect everything we do, think or feel. It can also affect our body functions. We can experience and cope with stress differently and the signs can also manifest in different ways: Stress signs on the physical level: muscle tensions, frequent colds and infections, allergies, diarrhea or constipation, indigestion, ulcers, hyperventilating, palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, heart problems, sexual problems, menstrual problems. Stress signs on the psychological level: inability to concentrate or make simple decisions, memory lapses, depression, anxiety, negative thinking, mood swings, frustration, irritability, lack of motivation, confidence and self-esteem. Behavioral stress signs: increased reliance on coffee, smoking, alcohol,...

Amethyst can be cleansed in a variety of ways.  Smudging with sage, lavender or palo santo is a great way to cleanse your amethyst.  Using a tuning fork will also do the trick.  A tap or two will knock off any yuckie energy.  Also, since Amethyst has Mohs Hardness of 7.0, you can cleanse this stone with salt water as well.  Soak your crystal in bowl of water with sea salt for at least 20 to 30 minutes.    You can leave it in the salt water for as long as you feel comfortable, some people leave it for as...