14 Things Feng Shui Experts Place in Their Homes for Good Health

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Good vibes

Staying healthy is at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days. Sure, you know that handwashing, disinfecting, and social distancing will help you achieve that goal. But have you been paying enough attention to your emotional health? Stress can harm your mental well-being and potentially weaken your immune system. While that stress probably won’t subside completely as the pandemic continues to rage on, there is something simple you can do that might take the edge off: Maximize the good energy in your home with feng shui.

According to this ancient Chinese philosophy, every object, space, and living thing has life energy called chi, and you can harness this power to give yourself a boost. Feng shui consultant Susan M. Chu describes it this way: “It’s an energetic approach to designing your spaces to maximize, optimize, and support your professional and personal growth.” The better the quality of chi you can get flowing, the healthier and more vibrant it is, which can have a positive effect on your emotional health—and, in turn, your physical health.

Placing multisensory items in the areas of your home where you spend the most time can harmonize the healthy energies of mind, body, and spirit. No need to worry about super specific positioning for some of these; there are benefits to simply having them around. On the flip side, feng shui experts want you to throw out these 14 things right now.

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Crystals

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Who doesn’t love rainbows? These beautiful colors inspire a sense of awe and youthful vitality—both of which are associated with health and longevity. Calamia recommends hanging a clear, multifaceted feng shui crystal in the window with the most sunlight. At certain times of the day, when the sunlight hits it right, vibrant colors will dance across every surface in the room.

Chu, an expert in crystals, suggests placing a natural citrine or ruby crystal in the southeast corner of your homes for prosperity. And for relationships, try a rose quartz or green aventurine in the southwest corner.

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Windchimes

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Calamia says there is a great benefit to using all five senses in feng shui, so don’t forget about sound when you’re optimizing your home’s energy. Research has shown that the sounds of nature—like a breeze moving through the trees or water trickling down a stream—actually help us relax. Try hanging wind chimes to capture the energy of a breeze and represent it in sound. Although metal wind chimes are lovely, bamboo or wood chimes may be more soothing, says Calamia, because of their lower tones.

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Smart storage

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Clutter can cause energetic blocks that result in stagnation, according to Chu, and Calamia believes that this is what contributes most to poor health. The excess stuff causes a great imbalance, and it contributes to stagnant energy, which makes us feel drained. It can even have a negative impact on our immune systems by making us feel overwhelmed. Plus, paper clutter can collect dust and mold, making the air we breathe unhealthy and junk on the floor is a tripping hazard. Is that enough to convince you to get rid of your clutter? Be ruthless and toss what you don’t need; then use smart storage solutions to organize the rest. One great idea: a storage ottoman, which keeps items accessible but out of sight. Besides physical clutter, a cluttered mind can be harmful, as well.

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Black tourmaline

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Quality sleep is an important part of staying healthy. But restorative slumber can be negatively impacted by electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and in fact, concerns persist about possible connections between EMF and adverse health effects. As the number of devices we use regularly continues to grow, it’s not uncommon to be surrounded by large amounts of EMFs—emanating from your television, cell phone, alarm clock, tablet, laptop, and Wi-Fi. Create a healthier sleeping spot by placing a piece or two of black tourmaline next to your bed. “Black tourmaline is thought to mitigate the effects of EMFs,” Calamia says.