Healing is a term used to describe the act of restoring a person’s body, mind and spirit so that they feel ‘whole’ and in balance. There are many forms of spiritual healing including crystal healing, Reiki, faith healing and meditation.

Crystals and rune stones vibrate at different frequencies and are said to have different healing qualities. For example, clear quartz is used to clear negative influences gained from others.

Reiki is a form of Japanese therapy that involves placing the hands on relevant areas of the body and channelling positive energy through the palms. At the same time as providing healing.

Faith healing refers to the benefits that people gain from their religion or belief system in aiding illness. An example of faith healing is seen in the Christian Bible when Jesus heals a blind man at the pool of Siloam. What sets faith healing apart from other methods of healing is that its primary focus is on religious belief.

Meditation is a form of deep relaxation that can be used to heal as it calms the mind and has been scientifically proven to reduce heart rate, signs of anxiety and breathing rates. People who meditate regularly often report feeling more in tune with their emotions and less stressed.

Aromatherapy is the involvement of natural essential oils, herbs, teas and scents that act directly on the central nervous system. For example, camomile tea has a very calming effect whereas placing a few drops of lemongrass oil into a bath will invigorate and stimulate the senses.

These alternative methods have proven to be very successful when used at the same time as professional medical help and are non-invasive ways to heal.