Concentration Problems - [Michael Gienger] the Healing Crystals First Aid M(Bookos.org)

Problems with concentration are quite common and need no special treatment –

apart from rest and recreation, especially if you are tired, stressed or have not slept for several nights. So, do not even attempt to apply crystal therapy as a first option; rather see to it that you get enough sleep and recreation.

If concentration problems continue to occur, even if you have had adequate sleep and free time or if the condition becomes a permanent one, crystal treatment can then be initiated.

Psychologically, concentration problems are usually identified as being either con-centration impairment, which is innate, or lack of concentration, which is the conse-quence of an unprocessed flood of informa-tion. Crystal use is helpful in both cate-gories.

However, whilst it is important to have confidence in the effect of crystals, there is also a need to eliminate the circumstances or factors that lead to concentration prob-lems. Overall, the treatment should introduce a positive atmosphere that will im -prove concentration and so it is important at the outset to be consistent and ensure completion of tasks or assignments, etc. If not, any accumulation of loose ends leads once again to a lack of concentration, distraction or even confusion. The positive steps might advisably include a radical reduction in any such things as background noise, excessive TV viewing, alcohol intake, drugs use, strip lighting and any other negative or distracting ambience.

Recommended positive activities include spending time outside and being aware of the natural world – listening consciously to the wind, water and sounds of animals – walking in the dark and being aware of silence. In addition meditation and exercise such as yoga or Tai Chi will assist, as will artistic occupations. Last but not least, ensure that you sleep for longer periods than was previously the norm.

All of the above, if these changes are car-ried out, without any severe achievement-orientated approach, they can then become a natural part of ones life. The results may well be surprising, with a sudden enhanced ability to concentrate!

Chrysoberyl helps maintain concentra-tion in cases of stress, tension, tiredness or difficult long-term circumstances. It helps with both poor concentration and lack of concentration. In particular, it is valuable in helping children who have problems in school as a result of achievement demands.

Chrysoberyl assists in maintaining emo-tional and mental focus, whilst still being able to develop new ideas, visions and opin-ions. In other words, it makes us more con-scious of our own thoughts and actions.

Diamond furthers a logical way of thinking, perseverance and self-awareness.

It helps avoid becoming distracted and speeds up the rapid processing of received information and sensations. In this way, it affords better control of inner feelings and moods. Diamond improves concentration

from a position of inner strength, enabling specific and required concentration on new tasks.

Fluorite helps to create order and to concentrate the attention when there is dis-traction caused by any “loose ends” or unfinished matters. It enables concentra-tion to be focussed on the present matters in hand, avoiding the aforementioned distrac-tion that continue to occupy the mind – such as uncompleted homework, lesson assignments, overspill task brought home from work, etc., things not fully understood at the time and anything skipped over dur-ing lessons, briefdur-ings, meetdur-ings and the like. Fluorite helps one to identify all of these and is, as a result, useful and, there-fore, also a good crystal for all learning sit-uations (see also Learning Problems).

For all three crystals, wear as a necklace, or a pendant for a longer period of time. As alternatively, take as a gem essence (3-5 drops, twice daily) or gem water (taken in small sips over the course of the day).

Constipation

Constipation is the delayed emptying of the intestine and bowel, which is then often hampered by hard stools. As a purely tempo rary condition, it can be caused by con -stipating food, changes in eating habits (for example, during journeys) or a heavy loss of fluid.

Continuous constipation, however, is often caused by a lack of exercise, regular suppression (or delay) of visits to the toilet and a diet that is too low in fibre. It also has emotional causes – such as having appar-ently insoluble problems, difficulties in making decisions and involvement in wor-rying situations from which there seems no real escape.

A lack of appetite and/or a feeling of having over eaten often accompany consti-pation. This can become dangerous if the intestine is “sealed” and not emptied for any length of time.

If constipation coincides with paleness of complexion, colic, nausea, a distended or bloated stomach and a rapid deterioration of general health, seek a doctor’s advice immediately.

Otherwise, constipation can normally be treated by drinking lots of fluids, or using an enema or mild laxative as necessary.

However, as an overall remedy, cleansing the large intestine is strongly recommend ed.

This can be done through diet and colon therapy, adopting a fibre-rich diet and exer-cise on a regular basis (e. g. daily walks).

Whatever else, it is important to address and solve any of the problems or conditions described above so as to ensure relief from constipation.

If necessary, this can be with the help of a therapist if the causes are emotional or psychological; with a doctor or alternative practitioner, if clearly physical.

Furthermore, the following crystals may also help.

Calcite (Orange and Green) together with Amber – for example, as a necklace or a pendant – aids intestinal function and helps ease constipation.

Rutile Quartz can be applied if consti-pation and diarrhoea seem to be alternate conditions.

Pink Moss Agate helps with stubborn, chronic constipation – especially if the in -tes tine has already lost it normal action because of overlong (several years) or heavy dosages of laxatives. Here, Pink Moss Agate can sometimes achieve what might seem like small miracles, because of its cleansing, lymph stimulating and detoxifying qualities.

Place a crystal in water for one day and then drink this over the course of the follow-ing day. Also, a polished stone or crystal can also be placed or fixed on the stomach, or worn as a necklace or pendant.

Black Tourmaline eases constipation that occurs on journeys, in other changed personal circumstances or arising from eat-ing too much constipateat-ing food. It stimu-lates intestinal activity and quickly helps restore the overall status quo. In using Black Tourmaline, either on the body or carried in a trouser pocket, always ensure that the crystal is pointing downwards, on the left side of the abdomen (where the large intestine travels downwards).

If there is access to a couple of crystals or crystal rods, these can be placed on the

abdomen, pointing clockwise and following the course of the large intestine (see Fig. 5).

The crystals should point upwards on the right side of the abdomen, go to the left over the abdomen and then point downwards on the left side.

Less complicated, but also effective, is the wearing of necklaces or pendants – and taking gem essence (3-7 drops, 3 times daily), or gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips over the course of the day).

Conjunctivitis

Red eyes, swollen eyes, increased secretion (sticky eyes), a burning and itching feeling, a sensation of having a foreign body lodged in the eye and light sensitivity may all be

signs of conjunctivitis.

This can be caused by reduced tear flow, foreign bodies in the eye, vapour and gasses, ultraviolet radiation, allergic reactions and infections. If conjunctivitis manifests repeatedly, there may be a connection with a heavy accumulation of toxins and waste matter in the tissues, a weak liver and anger or disappointment about things we cannot

“bear” to look at. In order to relieve inflam-mation, one should drink lots of fluids (not coffee) and eat food that is rich in vitamins.

Contusions

A contusion is compressed or squashed tis-sue caused by a blunt impact, such as a blow or a fall. It can affect the skin, subcu-taneous tissue, muscles, periosteum or bones. Contusions are often connected to severe tension pains and can cause subcuta-neous bleeding. (See also: Bruising)

Because it leads to a kind of “shock” on a cellular level, an awareness of what caused the actual contusion can in itself lead to a distinct improvement in the condi-tion.

For this purpose, go through the whole event once more – exactly as it happened, where it happened and as quickly a possible

after the incident (of course without hurt-ing oneself again!). If one has fallen down, take up the exact position once more.

Sometimes it is necessary to repeat the respective movement sequence several times, until the pain from the blow briefly increases and then decreases. This is the moment to stop. This process of raising one’s consciousness focuses one’s attention and one’s life energy on the affected spot and thus accelerates the healing process.

Afterwards the damaged spot can be treated with cold arnica poultices, internal homeopathic arnica remedies or with the following crystals,

Amethyst provides for the rapid relief of any residual pain and helps dissipate any tension that may have arisen because of the blow. If it is applied immediately, major swelling is prevented so that only minor bruising will result.

Prase helps when immediate treatment has not been possible. It relieves pain and reduces swelling. It also speeds up the renewal of affected tissue.

Rhodonite is especially useful to allevi-ate bruising more quickly. It has a pain-relieving effect and helps dissipate any shock resulting from painful contusions.

Another advantage is that it is just as effec-tive in both short and long treatment

For all three of the above, place a flat tumbled stone or a section/slice on the affected spot, securing it there with sticking plaster or inside a bandage. Alternatively, or

in addition, take gem essence (if necessary, 5-9 drops, 3-5 times daily) or gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips over the course of the day).

Coughs

A cough is simply a sudden, albeit some-what noisy, expulsion of air. In most causes, we cough in order to free the throat of mucus, foreign bodies or other sources of irritation. A cough can be triggered by inflammations of the throat, the larynx or the bronchi, as well as by irritating gasses, smoke, dust or ingesting food into the air-ways (“going down the wrong way”). How-ever, a cough can sometimes have an emo-tional cause, such as nervousness and tension. (See also: Colds; Bronchitis; Flu)

As long as a cough is cleansing the air-ways by loosening mucus, it should not be suppressed. Rather, it is the underlying ill-ness or irritation that should be treated and this alone will often make the cough disap-pear. However, if coughing is so heavy or continuous that it becomes disproportion-ately annoying – for example, when pre-venting or interrupting normal sleep – it should be relieved in some way. Classic household and folk-based remedies, such as onion poultices, can actually be quite effec-tive, as can the following crystals.

Aquamarine relieves coughs caused mainly by allergies, colds, nervousness and

stress. In particular, it is helpful when there seems to be no involuntary cough-provok-ing irritation, but coughcough-provok-ing continues as a need for clearing the airways.

Chalcedony and Noble Opal provide rapid relief from all kinds of coughs, including the so-called “smoker’s cough”

or a cough resulting from some emotional cause. Both crystals encourage expectora-tion, especially when this otherwise proves difficult, and they relax the throat and chest.

Fluorite helps particularly with dry, irri-table coughs, whether they are caused by external irritants (gasses, dust, smoke) or in connection with a cold.

Moss Agate and Ocean Jasper help first and foremost to relieve continuous cough-ing attacks. They help both with smoker’s cough and with colds, especially when the latter seems to linger or when the healing process is extremely slow.

Rutile Quartz relieves coughs connected with bronchitis. It also helps to relieve tight-ness in the chest and alleviates breathing difficulties, relaxing the bronchia and the chest.

For all the above, place a polished crys-tal or section on the chest and also wear as a necklace or a pendant on the throat or chest. Take gem essence if required (5-7 drops, every hour) or gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips over the course of the day).

Cramp

Cramp, especially in the calf muscles, can be very painful, but it usually occurs only in one leg at any time. It may result from a sudden lack of magnesium (caused by, for example, night-time urination or during pregnancy). More rarely, it is caused by a lack of calcium and potassium, by an excess of acid in the body; by a large and sudden fluid loss (e. g. diarrhoea), shock and resulting upsets in circulation (for example swimming in cold water).

Recommended therapies include hot baths, massage (for blood circulation and the metabolism) and use of magnesium-based crystals.

Magnesite and Serpentine, as crystals rich in magnesium, seem to achieve the best results. They can be placed against the calf for relief or worn in the form of bracelets, necklaces, or pendants with direct body contact, in order to increase the mag-nesium metabolism. In addition, they help not only in cases of cramp, but also have a general alleviating effect, supporting the body’s metabolism and, to a minor degree, blood circulation.

Cuts

Small cuts can heal within a couple of min-utes using healing crystals.

Rhodonite or Mookaite as tumbled

stones or in the form of a section/slice, moistened with one’s own saliva if neces-sary, are pressed, directly onto the point of bleeding. In fact, clean, minor cuts some-times heal so quickly that a plaster will not be needed.

In cases of larger cuts, one should apply the necessary first aid and make a bandage.

After that, it is recommended to repeat the accident using the same cutting instrument but without the actual contact. In so doing, the “cell shock” caused by the injury is dis-sipated. This has all to be carried out exactly as it took place, where it took place and as quickly as possible after the incident.

Whilst no further injury must be caused (for example, lightly holding the offending knife close to, but not touching, the cut) it might still be necessary to repeat the exer-cise a couple of times – until the pain sud-denly increases, after which it decreases.

This is the point to stop.

The exercise is one of con scious ness-raising and which directs our attention and, consequently, our life energy, towards the affected spot to further the healing process.

Obsidian can also help if the above is not possible. Hold a tumbled piece of Obsid-ian in the hand or place it close to the cut, in order to dissipate the “cell shock”. After this, place a tumbled stone or a slice of Rhodonite or Mookaite on the injured spot.

One can also take gem essence (5-9 drops) or gem water (100–200 ml taken in small sips over the course of the day); or carry a

necklace or a pendant of Rhodonite or Mookaite.

Cysts

Cysts are cavities in the tissue, comprising one or more chambers and containing fluid. They can occur in many organs, including the kidneys, liver, lungs, glands, mucous sacs, ovaries, etc. In very many cases, they remain harmless and so require no therapy, unless they are caused by dis-eases (e. g. parasitic attack)

However, a cyst can sometimes be detri-mental to the normal functioning of a neighbouring organ, through direct pres-sure or partial displacement. In these cases, the cyst should be examined by a doctor;

and if it proves impossible to shrink in any other way, it will have to be removed surgi-cally.