Over 30 million Americans suffer from anxiety. That’s one in ten of our neighbors experiencing a stress-related condition. Anxiety, fortunately, is one of many conditions that respond well to therapeutic gems. I’ve found, in my practice as a naturopathic doctor, that when my patients wear certain therapeutic gems as necklaces, they receive real, ongoing support that helps stabilize emotions and reduce nervous energy and anxiety. I’ve seen great results with therapeutic gemstones.

What Happens When Stress Becomes Chronic?

Our bodies have a built-in way to respond to a stressful or threatening situation: it quickly secretes hormones to make us more alert, focused, and ready to react quickly. Thus, a short-term dose of stress can give us the energy and motivation to do our best and even survive a life-threatening situation. When life becomes too full of stress, frustration, and anxiety, the body’s stress response is triggered almost continually, and a state of hyper-alertness and fear can become chronic. This state of tension and anxiety is not only emotionally difficult, but it also can negatively impact our long-term health. When the body is in this emergency mode, it doesn’t take time to properly restore and repair itself-just as when we are in an emergency situation, such as an earthquake or hurricane, we don’t choose to fix a small tear in the carpet. Over time, a stressed body doesn’t take care of the small “tears.” It doesn’t have the time or energy to heal and restore itself-and big problems can result. You can wear certain therapeutic gemstone necklaces to feel more balanced, calm, and grounded if you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed.

How Rhodonite Helped Relieve Her Panic

I recommend Rhodonite for acute emotional stress or strain, with sudden anxiety. The person using Rhodonite feels calmer and more able to cope with any situation at hand. I’ve seen it ground and center people instantaneously. A nine-year-old girl came to my office in pain with a severe infection. Crying, and unable to sit still, she was panicked, so I handed her a Rhodonite necklace. Within a few moments, she became peaceful and answered my questions calmly. It was a dramatic shift in her demeanor.

Yet, a few minutes later she became agitated and started crying. I realized she had taken off the Rhodonite. As soon as she put the Rhodonite necklace on, she was peaceful again. How quickly she had become calm amazed her mother and me. To calm the emotions and help us feel balanced, Rhodonite can work this rapidly and effectively, even in very stressful situations. Amethyst Eased a Businesswoman’s Anxiety

Amethyst is another interesting gem for anxiety and stress. To calm and relax the nerves it’s often the best gem. Amethyst energy nourishes the nervous system and allows it to move into a more relaxed state. Amethyst can be useful when we are going through emotional extremes or when we feel easily thrown off balance emotionally. With no negative side effects, wearing a therapeutic Amethyst necklace can help bring the nervous system into balance and reduce the harmful effects of stress.

A woman described how Amethyst helped her. She had started a new business and was concerned about money and the success of her project. Exhausted with stress she worried about getting things done. When she began wearing Amethyst, she was able to relax and start to enjoy the work that had previously stressed her. Now each little thing didn’t cause her to panic, and she felt more ease as she successfully grew her business.

Onyx Offers Support for Grounding

Helpful for anxiety is another gem, Onyx. Wearing a therapeutic Onyx necklace can help us become more grounded, especially when we’re feeling overwhelmed. It’s great for easing the anxiety that can come from tight deadlines or the need to focus on details because it helps us focus and multi-task. I’ve seen many people experience positive effects with Onyx. Whether anxiety comes from fear and shyness, or the stress of work or school pressures, Onyx can help.

Therapeutic gems also work well for pets. I have even seen Onyx work for a dog with separation anxiety. Happening to be physicians, his owners decided to try Onyx on their black Labrador. He stopped his anxious barking when left alone when he wore Onyx. The dog was calmer and more relaxed, and so were his owners!

These are just a few of the gemstones that can help with anxiety. I recommend using only therapeutic quality gems, because that’s what’s required for gems to be healing.

Dr. Ada Gonzlez is a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in primary family care and gemstone energy medicine. For the highest quality therapeutic gems for anxiety she recommends Alternative Remedies for Anxiety and Gemisphere