Your phone, router, microwave—they’re buzzing with EMFs and paranoia is real. Enter the crystal defenders: shungite, tourmaline, hematite and more. We’ll cut through the pseudo-science to tell you what might actually help and what’s just a shiny placebo.

Before you toss black tourmaline into your bath and expect a “spiritual jacuzzi,” let’s separate hype from help. We’ll cover what really happens when you soak with these chunky crystals, when it actually works, and why silence beats spa music.