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Many people think that medicine must come in the form of a pill, an injection, or a sickly sweet syrup... but a stone? Naturopathic physicians have long believed in the natural curative ability of gemstones. Said to heal the body by neutralizing negativity and releasing energetic blockages in the body, is it possible that gemstones are truly one of the greenest ways to health and healing? Maybe... if you source local stones. It's certainly one thing to green your health by avoiding popping pills, but avoiding the carbon footprint carried by stones mined and shipped from Zambia or Namibia is also an important component to the green healing equation. And of course, be sure to only select conflict-free gems.
More than baubles that embellish an outfit, gemstones have been touted for their therapeutic benefits rooted in Ayurveda, the 7,000 year-old Indian system of holistic and medicinal healing and health. Based on the belief that imbalances are what cause the body to be sick, specific stones are prescribed as nature's potion to bring the body back into balance.
Despite the fact that Americans are increasingly more conscious and seemingly accepting of "alternative" approaches to wellness, the American medical system of chemically-driven treatments has yet to fully integrate gemstone therapy into our health care system. But turn your attention to the Brits who not only recognize the benefits, the British National Health Insurance covers gemstone treatments!
