Best Crystals for Helping with Migraine

In today's fast-paced world, stress and busy schedules have become a part of our daily lives, often leading to various health issues, including migraines.

Migraines are intense, often debilitating headaches that can cause significant pain for hours or even days. They are usually accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Unlike typical headaches, migraines often involve throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, and can severely impact daily life.

As someone who has worked with crystals for a long time, I, Dr. Neeti Kaushik, want to share how crystal healing can provide relief for migraines.

What are the Causes of Migraines 

The exact cause of migraines is not well understood, but they are believed to result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. Common triggers include:

• Stress and anxiety
• Hormonal changes (especially in women)
• Certain foods and drinks (like caffeine, alcohol, and chocolate)
• Sensory stimuli (bright lights, loud sounds, strong smells)
• Sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns
• Physical exertion or fatigue

How Can Crystals Help?

Crystals have been used for centuries for their healing properties. They are believed to emit energy that can help balance the body's energy field, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.

Crystals work on Chakras, the body's energy centers, to restore harmony and alleviate physical and emotional ailments. While scientific evidence supporting the use of crystals for migraine relief is limited, many people find comfort and relief through their use. Crystals can help by:

1. Balancing Chakras: Each chakra is associated with different aspects of physical and emotional health. Crystals can help balance these chakras, which may relieve migraine symptoms.

2. Alleviating Stress and Promoting Relaxation: By calming the mind and body, crystals can help reduce the stress that often triggers migraines.

3. Enhancing Mood and Emotional Stability: Crystals can provide emotional support, which may help manage the emotional triggers of migraines.

4. Reducing Physical Pain and Discomfort: Certain crystals are believed to have pain-relieving properties, which can help alleviate migraine pain.

Here are five crystals that are particularly beneficial for helping with migraines, along with examples of how to use them.

Amethyst

Amethyst is known for its calming and soothing properties, making it an excellent choice for alleviating stress and anxiety, which are common migraine triggers. It works on the Third eye and Crown chakras to promote mental clarity and emotional balance.

 How to Use

• Meditation: Hold an amethyst crystal in your hand or place it on your forehead while meditating to promote relaxation.

• Sleep Aid: Place an Amethyst cluster or light an Amethyst lamp near your bed to improve sleep quality and reduce the frequency of migraines.

Clear Quartz

Clear quartz is a powerful healing crystal , know as the ‘Master Healer’,  can amplify energy and promote clarity of mind. It is often used to alleviate pain and enhance mental focus. Clear quartz works on all chakras, helping to align and balance your entire energy system. 

 How to Use

• Elixir: Create a crystal elixir by placing a clear quartz crystal in a glass of water for several hours, then drink the water to benefit from its healing properties.

• Mediation: Meditation: Use clear quartz pencils by holding one pencil in your left hand with its tip pointing towards you and the other in your right hand with its tip pointing outward. The left hand is for receiving energy, and the right is for releasing stuck and negative energies.

Kunzite

Kunzite is known for its gentle, loving energy. It can help reduce stress and promote emotional healing, making it useful for those who experience migraines due to emotional triggers. Kunzite works on the Heart chakra, helping to open and heal emotional wounds. 

How to Use

• Jewelry: Wear a Kunzite necklace or Kunzite bracelet to keep its calming energy close to you throughout the day.
• Meditation: Hold a Kunzite crystal in your hand or place it on your heart chakra during meditation to enhance emotional healing and reduce stress.

Lapis Lazuli 

Lapis lazuli is a deep blue stone known for its ability to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It is also believed to enhance mental clarity and emotional balance. Lapis lazuli works on the Throat and Third eye chakras, promoting communication and intuition.

How to Use

• Meditation: Place a lapis lazuli crystal on your third eye (forehead) while meditating to alleviate headache pain.
• Carry: Keep a small lapis lazuli stone in your pocket or purse to benefit from its healing properties throughout the day.

 Selenite

Selenite is a powerful cleansing crystal that can clear negative energy and promote a sense of peace and tranquility. It is particularly effective for relieving tension and stress-related migraines. Selenite works on the Crown chakra, promoting spiritual awareness and mental clarity.

How to Use

• Chakra Alignment: Mediate with selenite crystal to balance your chakras and promote relaxation.
• Room Cleansing: Place selenite wand, Selenite tower or Selenite lamp in your bedroom or workspace to create a calm and peaceful environment.

While crystals should not replace medical treatment for migraines, they can be a complementary tool to help manage symptoms and promote overall well-being. By incorporating these crystals into your daily routine, you may find relief from the stress and discomfort associated with migraines. Remember to listen to your body and consult with a healthcare professional for severe or persistent symptoms.

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