by Maria Koropecky
There’s a piece of shungite stone hanging from the ceiling above the reception desk at the YouWell Integrative Wellness & Detox Centre. The stone is matt black with gold marbling and it reminds me of a Rubik’s cube because of its size and shape. This particular stone is actually made from six separate shungite stones that have been carved into pyramids which have been fastened together into a polyhedron.
What is Shungite?
Shungite is a black, lustrous, non-crystalline mineraloid that weighs in as more than 98 percent carbon. It was originally found near Shun’ga village, in Karelia, Russia, hence the name, although fields of shungite also occur in Austria, India, Africa and Kazakhstan.
Scientists estimate shungite to be almost two billion years old and curiously, real shungite has the ability to conduct electricity, a quality not found in many other stones.
Healing Powers of Shungite
Shungite has unique healing properties and has been used in medical treatments as a water purifier since the early 18th-century.
These days, shungite is mostly used as a protective shield against EMF’s (Electric or Magnetic Fields) because it is said to have the power to absorb and change the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that occurs in our everyday environment to a benign form.
Sources of EMF’s
EMF’s emanate from anything that uses electricity or radio waves such as electrical appliances, computers, TV’s, microwave ovens, light fixtures, electrical wiring and power outlets, including extension cords. EMF’s also emanate from above-ground- or underground power lines, cell towers, “Smart” meters, wireless routers, cordless phones and cell phones.
Ongoing exposure to EMF’s can cause symptoms like poor vision, headaches, fatigue, low quality sleep, and may increase the risk for Leukemia, rare brain cancers, birth defects, Alzheimer’s disease or heart conditions.
Shungite Can Help
Attaching shungite stone “buttons” to your cell phones and computers will go a long way as a shield against electromagnetic radiation. Disks and necklaces are available for purchase at Sawiak Integrative Wellness Institute. Shungite stones make great gifts and stocking stuffers!