As an integrative cancer care specialist incorporating both medical and more traditional methods within my holistic practice, crystals are one of my favourite tools in treatments. Non-invasive and with no unpleasant side-effects, crystal therapy is a gentle, accessible and an empowering way to support your body and mind with both symptoms and side-effects during the cancer journey.
Understanding the way crystals work and how to use them effectively can be difficult and confusing. It involves energy, so there’s the initial issue of trusting the unseen (which can be challenging for some), on top of the fact that there are over 300 known crystals thought to have healing properties. To make starting your personal experience with crystal healing simpler, there are two stones in particular that I recommend for cancer patients, and I’m spotlighting them here today to share more about their qualities and properties and why they’re wonderful for people living with cancer at all stages of their journey.
My two favourite crystals for cancer wellness
There are so many crystals I love that it would honestly be incredibly difficult to choose two stand-out stones if you asked me on the spot – and there are a couple that have emerged time and again throughout my experience in practice as having a particularly profound and powerful impact for cancer patients.
These crystals are Smokey Quartz and Labradorite – they’re abundant and easily available at most crystal stores. At first glance, both of these crystals look quite unremarkable and tend to come in darker, murkier tones, so you may not even notice them or pick them out in a room full of sparkly stones.
The benefits of Smokey Quartz in cancer care
Smokey Quartz is a stone which is widely used for its protective, healing and empowering properties. During cancer treatment we can often feel helpless or out of control and struggle with significant changes such as working less or stopping work, coping with emotional or physical symptoms and allowing (or needing) others to help us, which can be challenging for anyone who is used to being in a caregiving role themselves. Also known as the ‘Stone of Power’, Smokey Quartz relieves stress and anxiety, absorbing and neutralising negative energy and emotions.
Smokey Quartz also has some remarkable physical benefits. Some stones work almost exclusively on an energetic level which of course influences the physical; and this stone is a great stone to help remove toxins and rebalance the body. Smokey Quartz's detoxifying properties make it a good choice for anyone who has been exposed to radiation or chemotherapy. It is also said to support pain relief and on an emotional level is a fabulous stone for anxiety, clearing negative energy and allowing good vibrations to shine through.
The benefits of Labradorite in cancer care
Said to be a highly potent and protective stone, Labradorite has been used by healers and shamans for centuries. It’s well-known for its powerful light-bringing properties, which help to dispel fear, negative feelings and insecurity, bringing peace and grounding. Labradorite is also said to help us to release old patterns, beliefs and ways of thinking that may no longer serve us, helping us to step into a new chapter of our lives with confidence.
Cancer can be an incredibly scary and intensely emotional experience for most people – and going through this experience is often life-changing as a result. Using Labradorite, we can help to smooth this transition and welcome and support these sometimes dramatic changes with more ease and acceptance. It also helps to soothe and release stress and anxiety, and is believed to have healing energies that can potentially boost the immune system. So it’s a wonderful supportive stone to wear on your person, especially during treatment.
How to use healing crystals to support cancer wellbeing
Aside from their effectiveness, the other reason I love to recommend crystals is their ease of use and accessibility. If you want to give crystals a try, it’s now easy to find them and you can use them in lots of different ways, all of which are very simple and straightforward. Perhaps you could find a lovely pendant or bracelet to wear so that you can feel the benefits during the day, place crystals around your home or have a soothing crystal-infused bath. Sometimes patients don’t feel confident buying and using crystals independently, or want to give crystal healing a try before they purchase any for themselves. If you want to experience the magic of crystals within a crystal healing session, I offer this specialist treatment both in-person at my clinics in Wilmslow or Cheadle Hulme or via a virtual session online.
What is crystal healing?
Crystal healing is a deeply relaxing treatment which is very similar to reiki. During the session, crystals are carefully selected according to individual symptoms (which manifest on both a physical and emotional level) and are then placed over each chakra point. Tapping into the energy and frequency of each crystal enhances balance and energy flow throughout the chakras, and can also help to relieve symptoms or side effects as well as aiding deep relaxation and rest.
To learn more about crystal healing for cancer or book a session, please get in touch today. www.physiocareholistics.co.uk
