Charm Stones

Scientists refuse to believe it, sceptics will tell you it's just silly witchcraft talk and some probably won't have a clue what you're talking about but like it or lump it, healing stones or (charm stones as their most widely known as) are here to stay.
A charm stone is usually some form of gem or mineral (often quartz crystal) that is believed to have certain healing, paranormal or mystical energy or 'powers'. They're included in certain religions (Hindus believe they can help and Muslims worship the 'black stone' - a charm stone - regularly) but are mostly used in alternate forms of culture (Wicca) and alternate medical practices. It may seem a little strange to get your head around at first but believe it or not, they've genuinely helped in some cases.

Dating back to the prehistoric times, charm stones have been used for religious ceremonies, spiritual cleaning and offerings to the gods. Some even used them during their crop cycle in order to aid with the growth and well-being of that year’s harvest.
Nowadays though, the majority are used in sub-cultures, mostly within the 'New-Age' movement and more often than not, it'll be the 'crystal-healing' process that they'll use them for the most. This is where a 'charmed' crystal is waved around the body of the ill to aid in the healing process. Sure it sounds a little out-there but in some cases, scientists have been stumped as to how the crystals have actually helped.
Still, a lot of medical experts completely renounce the idea of 'healing stones', claiming them to be 'nothing but faux-voodoo for the hippy-generation'. In all honestly though I believe that whatever you need to help you through your illness is completely down to you and if you feel charm stones will help then why the hell not? They've been used for thousands and thousands of years and in some miraculous cases have aided where other medicine has failed.It may be a little too mystical and 'new age' for some but don't we all need a little bit of magic in our lives now and then?