The Real Truth Behind Crystal Healing: The Placebo Effect

…the New Age phenomenon beloved by white girls everywhere. –Katherine Gillespie

I set out to write about crystals, and their energy…and how different crystals can help different issues you may want addressed. I thought I’d attempt to demystify them…and went on to research each crystal, and how they can be healing….

Well…GUESS what I found?! The “healing energy” in crystals is no more healing that a placebo! Yep. Maybe this doesn’t come as a surprise to you. Apparently, the healing powers of crystals is just bullsh!t. Sigh. My hippie ways are being crushed right now.

I love crystals. I think they are gorgeous additions to my yoga/meditation space…I may or may not have bought a stone or two based on their energetic qualities. I will neither confirm nor deny spending money on malas based on the stone’s energetic qualities.

So, this placebo effect. It’s definitely a thing! Studies show that the placebo effect can change your brain. There is definitely a power in THINKING that you will feel grounded (or whatever quality a gem is claiming to have), can actually make you feel grounded!

I say, buy yourself some pretty crystals! And, realize that there is power in intention, and thinking a certain way. If you set your mind to feeling a sense of calm…you can achieve that state…AND you can either achieve it with a pretty gem, or without!

Just don’t use crystals to try to cure any type of sickness. That’s just nonsense.