Ok, we'll confess. We really don't have as much time to actively work with the stones as we'd like. Most frequently we sit with them while watching television or reading. If they are small they'll ride around in our bras. We frequently sleep with our rocks too. We don't usually take the time to purposefully meditate with the crystals, although this is a perfectly viable way to work with them, and recommended. For the most part, they understand, and do what they can for us.

Crystals are stones that emanate from within Mother Earth & on the very surface are wonderful in the rough form & beautiful when cleansed & polished. See similar questions...

The Omron Instant Ear Thermometer is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It's faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. For adults, the Omron Instant Ear Thermometer offers fast convenient, accurate readings without the wait of a conventional thermometer. A fever is when the body's temperature is higher than normal due to an infection. The fever is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. See similar questions...

Ear wax (cerumen) is normal in healthy ears. The purpose of cerumen is to moisturize and protect the skin of the ear canal and to trap dust and particles before they reach the ear drum. Cerumen is formed in the outer part of the ear canal. Normally, wax makes its way to the outer opening of the ear canal, flakes up, and falls out. See similar questions...

Most of the time, otitis media clears up with proper medication and home treatment. In many cases, however, further treatment may be recommended by your physician. An operation, called a myringotomy may be recommended. This involves a small surgical incision (opening) into the eardrum to promote drainage of fluid and to relieve pain. The incision heals within a few days with practically no scarring or injury to the eardrum. See similar questions...

Glue ear' is a condition which arises when a young child's inner ear become blocked through colds, 'flu or ear infections. It is also known as 'conductive hearing loss'. 'Glue ear' is the main cause of acquired dyslexia, as a child is not able to hear spoken speech clearly enough to distinguish the separate sounds which make up each word. It is essential at an early age for the brain to be able to hear the separate parts of each word and to learn to recognize these sounds. See similar questions...

Some people have more wax then others. Earwax is okay unless it blocks the ear canal and causes a hearing loss. We do not recommend cleaning your ears at home. It is wise to see a physician for ear cleaning. See similar questions...

Ear Candling is an ancient natural therapy that has been used traditionally by the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians & Tibetans for over 3000 years. Typically, ear candles were placed in the outer ear then ignited to produce smoke & warmth that enters the ear canal, bringing spiritual energy & soothing herbal essences into the ear. Their historic roots can be traced back to the Indians of North & South America. See similar questions...

This is a collection of the quesions people most commonly ask me. Perhaps you were wondering about these topics yourself, but "didn't want pry." I hope this page helps satisfy any lingering curiousity you may have! :) See similar questions...

A few years ago my friend, James Hughes, who had also begun teaches me about the uses of subtle energies, suggested putting a couple of crystals in the zapper. The increased efficiency and pleasant feeling that resulted was apparent to many people. James later suggested coloring the crystals red and purple, which made the zapper work even better. There isn't an explanation for this in conventional terms, but the effects are real. See similar questions...

The six-fold symmetry of a snow crystal ultimately derives from the hexagonal geometry of the ice crystal lattice. But the lattice has molecular dimensions, so it's not trivial how this nano-scale symmetry is transferred to the structure of a large snow crystal. The way it works is through faceting. No long-range forces are necessary to form facets; they appear simply because of how the molecules hook up locally in the lattice (see Crystal Faceting for how this works). See similar questions...

Not many people are thinking about why snow crystals look like they do, and most of them are meteorologists looking at how snow crystal formation affects the properties of cold clouds. Here is a partial list (in no particular order), along with contact information (in the links): I have also been collaborating with David Griffeath and Janko Gravner, who are mathematicians working on cellular automata methods for computer modeling of snow crystal formation. See similar questions...

Normally, there are little calcium "stones" in the inner ear canals that are moved around by gravity. BPPV can be caused by things like infection or inflammation that stop the stones from moving around like normal. This sends a false message to the brain that affects your balance. See similar questions...

You and your doctor will talk about your symptoms. Your doctor will do a full physical exam and will test your nervous system to see if there's a problem with how your nerves send messages to your brain. Your doctor may be able to tell that you have BPPV by watching how your eyes move as you turn your head and lie back. This is called the Dix-Hallpike test. See similar questions...

The main symptom is vertigo—a feeling of spinning, whirling, or tilting—that occurs when you move your head certain ways. Turning over in bed, turning your head quickly, bending over, or tipping your head back may cause it. Sometimes the vertigo then causes nausea and vomiting. When you repeat that head movement 3 or 4 times, the vertigo may get better each time and then stop happening. This is called fatigability. See similar questions...