True GEMS

Looking to gemstones and crystals as a conduit of natural healing.

- TAN SIOK HOON

Wellness is a topic that is gaining prominence in the unpredictable world we are living in today. Many are seeking to mitigate stress and anxiety and to restore balance and tranquillity in life. This movement towards healing and wholeness has kick-started the interest in myriad alternative remedies such as yoga, acupuncture, meditation, and crystal and sound therapy, which have emerged from the sidelines to enter the mainstream.

The field of crystal healing is founded on the premise of crystals absorbing the pressure and movement from the deep layers of the Earth during their formation which is then converted into electronic frequency to empower healing for the body, mind and soul. Considered a taboo in certain religions and combined with the absence of scientific evidence to support these purported benefits, the curative and restorative power of stones is generally considered an esoteric topic. But for interest's sake, let's dig deeper and explore.