Lithotherapy is a useful addition to traditional medicine

Stone massage is a wellness treatment. Its essence is to influence the active points of the body and face using natural materials. As a result, deep relaxation occurs and the body’s natural processes are activated. Stone massage is a pleasant way to awaken your physical and emotional resources.

Not all stones are suitable for massage. Materials must have certain properties: shape, size, surface structure, color. It is believed that natural stones have energy memory, so they are able to remove negativity and add strength to the body.

Cleansing important energy centers helps to achieve inner harmony.

What is lithotherapy

The term “lithotherapy” is of ancient Greek origin (from λίθος - stone and θεραπεία - treatment). Russian-language synonym-translation is stone therapy.

Lithotherapy is a teaching from the arsenal of alternative (for Western civilization) medicine. It means treatment involving minerals, crystals, stones of different origins and values, products and accessories made from them.

Lithotherapy is based on the correspondence of vibrations and radiation of a mineral and a specific human organ. This gives a healing effect on the physical and mental plane.

Official science considers lithotherapy quackery.

How did stone therapy appear?

The art of healing with minerals dates back to the Paleolithic era (10th millennium BC). After nine millennia, lithotherapy moved from the territory of the Ancient World to the Middle East, then conquered Asia. Shamans, sorcerers, and magicians experimented and calculated the effect of crystals on humans.

The 12 minerals on the breastplate of the high priest of Judah were obviously more than just decoration.

However, the teaching did not develop in Western civilization. The reason was the progress of science, plus the Inquisition in Europe and the negative attitude of the Orthodox Church in Russia, which saw an echo of paganism in the magic of stones.

In the East, lithotherapy flourished: treatises were written on the healing properties of stones and minerals, and works on general mineralogy. This was not a dry theory: the information was supported by “instructions” for the selection and use of a specific pebble.

The interaction of the biofield of the human body with the energy of minerals was put at the forefront.

Mechanism of action in lithotherapy

The influence of stones on the human body is undeniable for many. But what is it based on, what is the mechanism of action?

There are two points of view regarding lithotherapy:

• In the East they are sure: the power of minerals restores the energy balance of the body. A person gains inner harmony, and through it, physical health.
• Doctors in the Western world associate the healing effect of lithotherapy with the influence of exclusively physical parameters. In stone therapy, for example, this is temperature. Hot stones dilate blood vessels, which leads to relaxation of the muscular and nervous system. Cooled minerals redirect blood to the desired area, at the same time enriching the body with oxygen and eliminating waste and toxins.

In Western psychology, the results of lithotherapy are attributed to the patient’s self-hypnosis.

Classification of healing stones

Practicing lithotherapists divide different types of crystals according to the strength of their energy. And it is determined by the conditions of mineral formation: volcanic eruption, seabed, sedimentary processes.

On this basis, a mineralogical-energy scale has been developed:

• Energetically strong minerals - diamond, alexandrite, emerald, ruby, sapphire. This elite five is complemented by aquamarine, amethyst, garnet, selenite, tourmaline, and chrysolite.
• Average energy level in agates, malachite, rhodochrosite, rose quartz, carnelian, chalcedony.
• Opals and obsidian are endowed with soft energy.

Due to the peculiarities of energy, minerals of organic origin are collected in a separate cluster: amber, corals, pearls, jet, shungite.

Triple tincture to stimulate insulin production

Stimulating the production of insulin by the pancreas is an important condition for the well-being of patients with diabetes.

A tincture made up of 3 components copes well with this problem:

• 300 ml of vodka is poured with 50 g of onions, crushed to a pulpy state. This mixture is kept in the dark for 5 days and filtered.
• 300 ml of vodka is poured into 50 g of crushed walnut leaves, kept in the dark for a week, filtered.
• 300 ml of vodka is poured over the crushed cuff grass, infused for a week, and filtered.

To obtain the final product, mix 150 ml of the first tincture, 60 ml of the second, and 40 ml of the third. The resulting mixture is taken 1 tbsp. l. twice a day, 20 minutes before breakfast and before bed.

• Main symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment of LADA diabetes

Officially recognized healing minerals

Rejecting lithotherapy as quackery, official medicine still recognized the healing effects of some natural minerals on the body. We are talking about salt and zeolites.

Salt

A native product for most, rock salt is endowed with medicinal properties:

• it is a natural antiseptic and preservative; gargle with saline solution, wash out the sinuses in case of acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections;
• a bag of hot salt is placed on the sore spot;
• baths based on a strong salt solution strengthen nails, removing fungus;
• salt bath – relaxant, skin tonic, sedative;
• salt is an ingredient in peelings and scrubs.

Speleotherapy has become an independent branch of lithotherapy. The method is based on inhaling the air of caves formed in natural salt layers. It is saturated with iodine and particles of other elements, but devoid of microbes. Being in such spaces is a salvation for asthmatics or people prone to respiratory diseases.

Zeolites

A class of minerals capable of releasing or absorbing water and other substances.

Used for only three decades, especially appreciated after the Chernobyl accident:

• removes radionuclides (cesium and strontium) from the body;
• absorbs heavy metals and toxic compounds, removing them through the intestines;
• It is being studied as a “killer” of oncology.

Crushed zeolites form the basis of the drug Litovit.

Treatment of diabetes mellitus by Krifea

An extract from the plant Kryphea Amur, which is a rare species of moss that grows on certain types of trees, is used as an immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory and regenerative agent.

This drug effectively participates in carbohydrate metabolism, as it stimulates the production of pancreatic hormones and its enzymes:

• Lipases,
• Amylase,
• Proteases.

The extract of Kryphea Amur contains enzymes that complement the work of the body’s own similar substances. They facilitate the digestion of food elements and promote its complete absorption in the small intestine.

In addition to these properties of the drug that are significant for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, Kryphea Amur has the following qualities:

• Antihistamine effect, including for food allergies;
• Normalization of stomach acidity;
• Activation of the work of phagocytes - cells of the immune system that neutralize viruses and bacteria;
• Regenerating effect against damage to the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, reducing pain in damaged tissues.

Indications for the use of Kryphea Amur - a violation of pancreatic secretion, damage to the islets of Langerhans, which occurs in diabetes mellitus. Regular use of the drug minimizes the interaction of these pathologies. The medicine is used 1 tsp. before eating. Dose for adults – 3 times a day, for children – 1-2 times. The course of treatment lasts 3 months, after a break of 30 days it can be repeated.

Where can I buy?

You can buy kryphea by clicking on the link on this page.

Methods of using stones in lithotherapy

The stone shares energy with a person in different ways.

Traditional

The following stone treatment methods have been time-tested:

• Amulets, talismans . A pendant, pendant, or other jewelry with a gem provides a shield to mental external negativity (envy, evil eye, curse). Strengthens or neutralizes certain character traits. The strongest are those given or inherited. Newly purchased ones must “get used to” the owner.
• Charged water . The stone is placed in clean water overnight. In the morning on an empty stomach, drink a glass of this water. The strongest “water” mineral is silicon.
• Powder. The crushed mineral is sprinkled on wounds, burns, and cuts.
• Contemplation. Green stones neutralize eye strain and give them rest.

The pebble is also fixed or moved over the problem area and placed on the abrasion. So, cough is treated with shungite.

Stonetherapy

A particularly popular type of lithotherapy: “stone” translated from English as “stone”. This is a two-in-one complex - massage plus warming, an intermediate stage between physiotherapy and spa treatments.

Stone massage

Minerals used are in the form of flat pebbles - black basalts (or jadeites) and white marble. Basalts do not cool down for a long time, so they are used for warming procedures. Marble, cooled with ice water, relieves heat, inflammation, and provides a tonic massage.

Stone therapy is used in the treatment of neurological and emotional problems: constant fatigue, vegetative-vascular dystonia, migraines. Effective for weight loss and cellulite removal.

Depression and insomnia, ailments of the joints and spine are also treated in this way.

Treatment of insomnia with stones

Stone therapy in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Stones are the most ancient inhabitants of our planet. Many ancient beliefs and teachings (Indian, Chinese, Tibetan) claim that they have their own “soul”, are able to accumulate the energy of the sun and earth, and, when used correctly, share their energy for the benefit of human health. At the same time, the healing effect on the body is not only on the physical level, but also affects the human biofield, regulates the psychological state, mental balance.

The essence of the method

Stones for the stone therapy procedure are selected according to special criteria. It should be a smooth, flat, rounded rock pebble. Black hot stones are usually of volcanic origin (basalt), they retain heat well and slowly release it to the body. White cold stones are marble that can quickly cool the necessary areas. Elements with a slightly rough surface can also be used, but they must be rounded in shape.

As a rule, a certain number of warm and cold stones are used in the procedure, placing them alternately or sequentially. The recommended temperature of the heating elements is on average in the range of 43-55С, but not lower than 10С from the patient’s body temperature. The temperature of the cooled stones is selected for each person individually (depending on the threshold of sensitivity and general health) on average from 25С (room temperature) to 0С.

During the session, the patient should not experience any unpleasant sensations, much less painful ones. Another advantage of stone therapy is that the procedure can always be adjusted and adapted depending on a person’s mood, psychological state and age, time of day or year, as well as indications for treatment of the back and spine.

Some manual therapy (stone) doctors use semi-precious stones, for example, jadeite or shungite, during massage.

Jadeite or jade (emperor stone) is a green mineral made from alkaline pyroxenes, used to treat many diseases, has a beneficial effect on the energy flows of the body, opens the chakras, cleanses and pumps energy impulses along the meridians of the body.

Shungite is a black or dark gray mineral consisting of a rather unusual crystal lattice of carbon compounds. The most ancient stone of our planet. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, immunostimulating qualities, cleanses the human biofield, eliminates tension, restores and fills the membrane, redistributes energy flows.

Some procedures or exercises can be performed at home. Smooth polished warm pebbles brought from the southern seas or cold “Nordic” stones are quite suitable for this. You can heat the elements in the sun or a water bath, and cool them in the refrigerator. You can place stones on your back, head, massage your palms or feet, or ears. In this case, you should listen carefully to your feelings. If anything causes discomfort, the procedure should be stopped immediately.

Preparation and implementation of stone therapy

A manual therapy session does not require any special preparation. On this day, the patient will need to wear loose and comfortable clothing that can be removed comfortably and quickly. When it comes to food, give preference to plant foods, herbal teas and clean water.

The stone therapy room is warm, usually with dim lighting (lit candles), relaxing music is turned on, and an aromatic lamp or stick is lit at the client’s request. The atmosphere promotes complete relaxation and calm.

Before the massage, the stones and all necessary instruments are disinfected, heated on specialized burners and cooled in a refrigerator or icebox. An aromatic oil or massage cream is applied to the patient's skin and lightly rubbed to prepare the epithelial tissue for the procedure. Then pebbles are placed along the spine; small pebbles can be placed on the ears, temples, between the fingers and toes, on the lower back (in areas of biologically active and energy points).

The patient should report the occurrence of any unpleasant or painful sensations to the specialist immediately! After the procedure, it is recommended to rest a little and lie down in a relaxed state, drink a cup of green tea or herbal infusion to enhance the effect of the massage.

The duration of the session usually varies from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, the frequency in the acute phase is every other day, then you can switch to once a week. The number of procedures is determined by the attending physician (from 5 to 15 sessions). Further stone treatment for urban residents is recommended to be carried out at least once a month.

Thus, the stone procedure is a combination of reflexology and relaxation therapy, where the physical impact of stones with contrasting temperatures and light massage movements take place in parallel with aromatherapy, meditation music and a relaxing environment.

Indications for treatment with stones

Hot stones in therapeutic procedures play the role of neuropsychological relaxation. They help eliminate muscle spasms, improve blood circulation and lymph flow in heated areas, activate the nutrition of soft tissues and the penetration of medicinal drugs under the dermis.

Cool elements have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, relieve swelling and hematomas, and the temperature contrast enhances the thermal effect of warm stones.

Stone therapy in combination with conservative treatment of the spine shows faster and more stable results in the recovery of patients.

Stone therapy is used for:

• relieving chronic fatigue and overstrain, both physical and psychological;
• elimination of depression, stress, apathy, insomnia, psychological disorders;
• treatment of headaches;
• treatment of hypotension and hypertension, but only after consultation with the attending physician;
• increasing immunity, treating colds and metabolic disorders;
• treatment of postural disorders, muscle atrophy or hypertrophy;
• relieving muscle pain, pain in joints and ligaments;
• improving the tone of epithelial tissues, removing toxins and eliminating fatty deposits;
• increasing appetite and treating gastrointestinal problems.

Contraindications for stone therapy

Like all manual therapy treatment methods, stone procedures have their contraindications:

• elevated body temperature, colds or viral (flu, acute respiratory viral infections) diseases in acute form;
• skin diseases (allergies, dermatitis, fungi, psoriasis, etc.);
• damage to epithelial tissues (wounds, scratches, large fresh hematomas, etc.);
• It is not recommended to expose large birthmarks, strongly protruding moles, papillomas, warts, etc. to thermal effects.
• chronic diseases in acute and subacute forms;
• pregnancy;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system, poor blood clotting and a predisposition to bleeding;
• diabetes;
• cancer tumors or metastases;
• treatment of spinal hernias, stenosis, spondylosis or acute vertebral instability, etc.

Author: K.M.N., Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences M.A. Bobyr

What to consider when using lithotherapy

Treatment with stones or minerals is not an extreme type, but it requires compliance with the rules, especially when practicing independently:

1. It is necessary to know an accurate diagnosis in order to select the right mineral.
2. Sensitive people sometimes experience side effects during lithotherapy: dizziness, migraine, gastrointestinal upset, sleep disturbance, and other symptoms.
3. Lithotherapy has contraindications. Stone massage is dangerous for diabetics, pregnant women, and people who are prohibited from thermal procedures.

Lithotherapy with stones is not recommended for hypertensive patients.

1. Treatment requires natural minerals from a region with good ecology, properly processed, without impurities.

It should be borne in mind that healing requires a series of procedures; in particularly difficult cases, lithotherapy will take a long time.

Not all stones are useful

Having decided to work with stones on your own, you need to be aware that under the guise of healing, they often offer specimens that are harmful rather than beneficial or dangerous to health:

• Blue celestine is passed off as rock crystal. The latter contains strontium, which affects the bone marrow and internal organs.
• Green conicalcite containing arsenic is sold under the guise of green garnet. Using its powder is fatal.
• Natural opaque green zircon is radioactive.

These are just some examples, so material for lithotherapy should be purchased from trusted sellers. The online store “Kamnevedy” has a good reputation. His team, according to the information on the website, includes professional lithotherapists, that is, people who have undergone training. All products are guaranteed to be natural and of high quality; there is a section dedicated to lithotherapy.

What types of formations are there?

Is it possible to remove tartar ? It all depends on its type. Hardened dental plaque contains organic and inorganic components. About thirty percent of the components are organic: microorganisms, protein, etc., and inorganic components include calcium salt.

Hard plaque is classified according to where it accumulates. Separate the stones:

1. Above the gums. They can be noticed when smiling; the shade of such plaque is dark or yellow. Removed quickly.
2. Under the gums. They form under the gum and are therefore difficult to notice with the naked eye. The tooth looks completely healthy.

As a rule, such formations can be seen if you look at the gums - hard plaque makes them turn blue, swelling and bleeding appear. Stone in the space between the gum and tooth root can cause minor local suppuration.

Noticeable hardening signals a lack of hygiene, and subgingival formations are associated with a disruption of the connection between bone formation and gums, which destroys all tissues. Formations under the gum can only be detected by a dentist using special instruments. Finding them and removing them is a very difficult task, which not every specialist can handle.

If you are wondering how much it costs to remove tartar , then the price depends on its type and the complexity of the procedure. The minimum price in the CIS is 20-30 dollars.

How to choose a stone for lithotherapy

Tables have been developed for matching stones by name, zodiac sign, date of birth, and other parameters. However, the right mineral will interact with a specific person differently.

Therefore, for lithotherapy it is better to choose a stone, taking into account personal compatibility:

1. You need to carefully consider the proposed options and choose the one you like right away.
2. Tactile comfort. Take the pebble in your hands and hold it for two/three minutes. It is believed that a suitable stone, even a natural one, will heat up in your hands very quickly.
3. Inner voice. It is worth listening to yourself, your personal inner feelings.

If it was not possible to determine compatibility in this way or there are still doubts, you can use the ancient proven method. The pebble is tied to the left hand near the shoulder for the whole day, and they also go to bed with it. If the dream was bad, the stone was thrown away. I didn’t dream of anything - the mineral is “indifferent” to humans. A good dream indicated that this pebble was suitable as a talisman.

The stone for lithotherapy must be intact, without cracks, chips, or scratches.

The stone energy is well felt in jewelry. Loved ones not only decorate, but also heal the owner.

Rules for working with crystals

A crystal is a shaped stone that can be used for energetic and healing work. The crystal has a top and 6 faces. When working with crystals, you need to adhere to a number of rules:

1. We use only crystals without damage, chips or stains;
2. Before use, the crystal must be “cleansed” of previous energy. To do this, put in a solution for about 24 hours: a liter of water and 1 glass of coarse sea salt;
3. Crystals should be stored in soft natural fabric;
4. If a person wants to receive energy from a crystal, he must hold it in his left hand in order to give his energy in his right.