Selenite is a crystallized form of the mineral gypsum, created when calcium-rich salt water evaporates. Some believe selenite can be used as a healing tool, but there is no scientific evidence to ...

Although healing crystals can create a mood boost, a heightened sense of self-awareness and a perceived feeling of serenity, most of the belief in the scientific community is that crystal healing and ...

But it’s not so easy to measure whether such bodily energy exists in the first place, Jarry says. Scientists can study other forms of energy, like gravity or the energy contained in food, because we ...

Do you have a soft spot for crystals the way I do? The debate over whether crystals truly have healing powers is a nuanced one. While there isn’t definitive scientific proof that they can cure ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...