What do these crystals mean?

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Hi All,

I'm a reflexology student (half way through) coming to grips with crystals and their meaning.

I have a couple case studies where they have crystals in their cardiac and lung area.
The sequence I have been taught is:-

Lung - between the bones of the lower phalanges above the MPJ 2nd and 3rd, 3rd and 4th, 4th and 5th
Cardiac - starting below the eye/ear general area at base of toes, going across this area in both directions for about 3 rows.

Usually there are no crystals found in the lung part of the sequence but when going across this area (cardiac) crystals show up, not many but there are there.

My son has them in his cardiac area and my tutor said it could be something he has breathed in. For him and others could it be poor circulation? I've been searching my reading list but found nothing that hits the nail on the head, so to speak.

I don't like to mention the cardiac part in case the clients panic, but would like to learn what it could be so I can confidently give feedback.

So any views let me know.

Peppermint

 

[Durarara A]

could be over-exertion, stress, done something out of the ordinary like taken up sport. possible blood pressure.

 

[Veronica Salmon]

Hi Daisychain,

Many thanks for the reply, what you've said makes sense and will see what feedback I get when I next see my client case study.

Peppermint

 

[Herrosessa]

I wouldn't get stuck in an analytical rut of thinking that there is always a logical and exact explaination for things that you find on the feet.

If Reflexology was an 'exact science' that could diagnose conditions with total accuracy, it would be part of the reductionist western medical mindset.

Remember that we take the feet to represent the energetic aspect of the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual aspects). I have read that things manifest in the feet long before they are experienced on a physical level - going with this idea, it is unlikely that the crystals relate to an existing medical problem. And again, remember that you are working with the whole person. If you 'diagnose' a particular 'problem' and then work only on this, you limit yourself.

My advice would be to work on the cardiac area, listen to what your client says, think about links to other aspects of the clients health (eg. the heart and stomach are linked in Traditional Chinese Medicine), and keep an open mind.

Melissa

 

[Brian M]

Hi Melissa,

Thank you for your reply.

You make a very good point. Obviously I have a lack of confidence and experience and this will come with time but looking back at my different case studies where this reflex is out of balance, I'm feeling it could be related to the mental, emotional etc. side as you mentioned.

I'm grateful for the help, I felt that I was going round in circles, not resolving the issue and failing. It was worth asking the question and taking a step back.

Peppermint - A little more enlightened.

 

[Mr. Wildflowers]

"without prejudice"

Regarding "Crystals"

The so-called crystals cannot be found at post mortem!
This brings up the question have they ever existed or are they a figment of sometimes misleading information being taught or written about?
Perhaps the can be likened to the situation where everybody loves bursting the bubbles in bubblewrap - in other words are they bubbles of some type of blocked energy? Sometimes, practitioners mistake crystals for sesamoid bones, also, "crystals" are only ever found over bones!!!!!

I have been teaching reflexology for 20 years (NOT ADVERTISING!!!) and am amazed at the questions posed by reflexologists recently.

E-mail me privately if I can be of any help.

Anthony Larkin

 

[Audrey Foote]

Hi ya All

I agree with Anthony. This crystal thing was an old idea from the old days of naturopathy from 100 years ago (I think).

I remember an article written years ago in the AoR's "Reflexions" magazine, about a research project in America into these so called crystals. What they discovered that it was fibrotic tissue that was crunchy.

Does anybody remember reading that or have more infomation?

Personally (after 10 years practising) I consider reflexology as a not a good method of diagnosis, but adds extra clues into the evalution of a clients wellbeing. Practice and the textbook are not always the same. Sometimes the Chinese meridians indicate things more than zone theory/therapy. Lets face it, most of the commonly used reflex charts show differences in reflex zone positioning. I think reflexology is a healing art not a science.

Best Wishes

Dave the Reflex Reiki Pixie

 

[PotHead Pixie]

Many thanks for the replies Anthony and Dave,

I do realise about the sesamoid bones and as I have progressed through my case studies, it becomes more evident where they are and what they feel like compared to "crystals and bubbles".

I'm not one to jump up and down with excitement when finding "bubbles" to burst but try to look at how the congestion fits with their presenting condition, if at all.

Surely it's better to ask questions than to sit and wonder and may be when I have your 20 years of experience, I can help guide someone too!

I don't consider myself a "Reflexologist" yet, I'm clearly still a student with alot to learn and I accept that and I also realise that once I qualify the learning really starts.

Thanks for the input.
Peppermint

 

[gwgvcjmr]

poss reflux , heartburn, or indigestion...or even just a bit of congestion.. an overall treatment to encourage increased enery flow, which then gives the body additional resourses to heal itself .. hard to tell from a post obviously as you need to be there to allow for intuition, but would be tempted to rework digestive and respiratory systems.. could be well wide of mark, but certainly wouldnt hurt