QUARTZTHERAPY: THE MEDICINE OF THE FUTURE

Quartztherapy: The Medicine of the Future, Klaire D. Roy in collaboration with Simhananda, Pauma de Saint-Germain Publishing, Quebec, Canada, 2017, 286pp, $39.95.

Ms. Roy and her husband Simhananda have written a marvelous book. It became a daunting task to write this review, as there’s so much information and I wanted to share it all.

        For many people, crystals are lovely decorations. Some people use them in jewelry to balance body, mind, and spirit. But there’s so much more to crystals and precious/semi-precious stones. Each of us has an aura—an energy field surrounding our bodies—and energy centers called chakras. Practitioners of “alternative” medicine stimulate the aura and those energy fields to bring us into balance. For example, acupuncture needles physically stimulate the aura and energy centers. Quartz can do the same, though not by penetrating the body but by manipulating the energy centers through vibration to bring the body into harmony. Basically, quartztherapy works from the inside out, balancing the aura and energy centers to promote health and well-being on all levels. 

        There is a wonderful section on colors and how certain stones affect us. Recently, I was challenged with anxiety and depression. I was having digestive issues and felt tired and sad all the time. When I was drawn to wearing a piece of jewelry with malachite (green) and tiger eye (brown and yellow), I checked Ms. Roy’s book and discovered that those stones are associated with the Third (Solar Plexus) Chakra that deals with anxiety, depression, digestive disorders—everything I’d been experiencing. I had subconsciously been drawn to the stones that could help.

        There’s more to quartztherapy than simply picking up a stone and placing it on your body. Ms. Roy explains the uses of various crystals, including cautions. Not every crystal is the same, and not all are used in the same way. If you have a collection—or even just a few—look at the differences. Each has a specific purpose, and misuse can cause more imbalance.

        The color photographs—of both the crystals themselves and the way they’re used—are incredibly helpful. I was able to quickly determine what my crystals are named and their uses. 

        Ms. Roy uses her crystals to heal, and in Quartztherapy: The Medicine of the Future, she teaches how it’s done. The photos are invaluable, and the explanations are clear and concise. She covers the shapes of crystals, their colors, and their uses. Did you know, for example, that you can use crystal balls for healing? In addition to the crystals, Ms. Roy explains “helper” stones that work with the crystals to achieve a desired healing. The types of Quartztherapy healing include etheric surgery, though Ms. Roy cautions, “This technique should never replace physical surgery when it is necessary.” Please heed her advice: “The information in this book is not intended in any way as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician for any questions concerning a medical condition or possible treatment.” 

        If you want to begin using Quartztherapy, Ms. Roy lists tools for a Starter Kit, accompanied with photos.

        For quick reference, there is are tables at the back of the book. One lists different types of quartz used in quartztherapy and includes the name, use and properties. Other tables list alarm points on the body, the type of imbalance that may be found there, and affirmations that can help promote healing. 

        For those interested, Ms. Roy and Simhananda offer crystal power elixirs. For more information, visit their website: www.imbm.ca. 

        I’m sure my review doesn’t do credit to this outstanding book. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning Quartztherapy, or even remotely interested in how crystals can be used for healing. To say, “it can change your life” sounds cliché, but I truly believe that Quartztherapy: The Medicine of the Future is a life-altering book. 

-          Shawna Meeks