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Crystal Healing Research Paper

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For the purpose of this assignment, my group embers and I decided upon researching the pseudoscience of crystal healing. The idea, or practice of using crystals to better one’s life and wellbeing is not a necessarily new type of alternative medicine. In fact, instances of this practice have been found in many ancient civilizations throughout the world including places such as Greece and Egypt. In these ancient civilizations, crystals were highly popular for protective and healing purposes. And while we as a species have continued to make advances in scientifically proven medical methods of healing, many supporters of crystal healing still favor these methods over modern medicine. They have even attributed crystals in healing diseases as extreme as cancer as well as behavioral and neurological disorders like anxiety and depression. In fact, because there is not much, or any, scientific backing for crystal healing, I …show more content…

In fact, I discovered that one group in particular has been conducting and publishing experiments since 1996 involving the physical, spiritual, and emotional effects that crystals have (Finkelman). Along with this group many other experiments have been conducted at the collegiate level. Although I could not find any convincing evidence throughout my research, I am positive that if anything were to be found, the supporters of crystal healing would be sure to make it known to the world. After doing my individual research, I cannot say that I believe in the method of crystal healing. No scientific evidence has been found, and even the supporters of crystal healing acknowledge that fact. However, they do not believe that that is a solid reason to not believe in crystal healing. So, until I take the supporters advice and just try it for myself, I will continue to be among the many skeptics of crystal

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