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Crystal healing gained massive popularity only after a clever marketing push in the 1970s

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If you ever wondered why your shiny amethyst hasn't cured your anxiety yet, blame capitalism. While crystals have been used historically in various cultures, the modern 'crystal healing' craze was largely fabricated by New Age authors and marketers in the 1970s to sell shiny rocks to spiritual seekers with disposable income.

Crystal healing gained massive popularity only after a clever marketing push in the 1970s
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