“I remember lying in my hospital bed right before surgery with my husband of 40 years on one side and my long term friend and doctor on the other, sobbing, knowing that there was a possibility I wouldn’t survive,” explained Shaz.

Although the tumour was successfully removed, the extensive surgery left the nerves and muscles behind Shaz’s left ear traumatised, making it difficult for her to hear and focus.

“I was grateful to be alive, although I knew that if I had to live the rest of my life with the burden of the blockage in my head, my spirit and vitality for life would die.”

Soon after surgery, Shaz adopted a natural approach to healing including regular acupuncture, hypnosis and buddhism, but it wasn’t until her doctor recommended crystal music therapy that her life really turned around.

The liquid crystal waterbed that Mrs Laughton describes as “a life saver” pulsates harmonious melodies through the body to help fight fatigue, depression, headaches and accumulated stress.

Halfway through Shaz’s fourth waterbed experience, the blockage in her mind released, allowing her to hear clearly for the first time in years.

“It truly did save my life,” she said. “Fear had settled around the area where I had surgery and the bed relieved it all.”

So that people can experience the “life changing” benefits of the crystal waterbed, Shaz opened a store in Springetts Arcade called Shaz’s Secret, featuring two liquid crystal beds purchased from America and an assortment of imitation diamond jewellery.

For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Wednesday, May 6