Post by Joanna on Dec 14, 2016 3:30:01 GMT -5
Buy a Copper Cup and Improve Your Health
When it comes to dishware, almost everyone has a favorite. You might be hard-pressed to find a connection between your dishware and your health, but trust us, it’s there. More specifically, it’s in the material; people have suspected for millennia that there’s something special about cups crafted from copper. Since ancient Egyptian times, people have worn copper jewelry against their skin and stored water in copper jars, citing extensive medical benefits. Today, science shores up these claims with many scholarly studies confirming that copper is a “contact killer” for many harmful materials. While too much copper is harmful, you can still harness its benefits at home with ease, by taking up the ancient Vedic practice of drinking from a copper cup or vessel, no more than four times per week. It’s a simple lifestyle change that can make a major difference in your health!
How does copper affect the body? In addition to being used for jewelry and tools, copper has a long history of being used for its medicinal properties. Both ancient Egyptians and the Vedic people of India used copper vessels to store large amounts of water – as it was noticed these vessels kept water fresh, and thus was safer to drink. Today, this observation is backed by science and – though copper is a heavy metal unsafe to consume in large quantities – small amounts of the metal may have remarkable effects on overall physical health. So grab your favorite copper mug and learn how drinking from this special metal could benefit your health!
Stimulates the brain. We all know how frustrating it can be to feel slow and sluggish. The key to speeding up your brain on a slow day may lie in adding copper to your system. Copper as a micronutrient is known to stimulate the body to restore and produce myelin sheaths, a key part of the nervous system in the brain, and allow synapses to jump from point A to point B. Essentially, improving the health of your myelin sheaths with copper will make it easier for those synapses to fire lightning-fast.
Soothes joints. There have long been a rumor that consuming copper or wearing it against your skin is an effective treatment against joint pain, especially if the copper oxidizes and turns green, turning the skin around it green as well. This particular treatment may be more folktale than actual remedy, but the theory is that copper can help promote the growth of lost cartilage, which can relieve some pain associated with arthritis and other joint pain. While the scientific community is dubious, many longtime practitioners swear by copper for sore and swollen joints.
Aids the digestive system. Consuming small amounts of copper may help your body digest more efficiently because copper may stimulate the contraction of digestive muscles that helps move waste through the intestines toward elimination. It also kills bacteria, which can be helpful for eliminating dangerous microorganisms that cause stomach unrest. This said, copper consumption should be limited to keep it from damaging your “good” gut bacteria.
Balances the thyroid. Copper is one of many trace nutrients the body needs to perform daily functions. Specifically, thyroid disorders such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism are often associated with copper deficiency in the system. These conditions are associated with major changes in weight, hormonal fluctuations and mood changes, so supplementing your copper intake may help the body balance its thyroid function and restore order.
Supports cardiovascular system. Copper intake isn’t a catchall solution for all cardiovascular problems, but the US Department of Agriculture has been demonstrated that copper may improve heart and vascular health when taken as a supplement. While copper is by no means a replacement for a healthy lifestyle and physician-prescribed medication, supplementary copper may help reduce arterial plaque and open blood vessels, helping to prevent or improve blockages.
Strengthens hair. As a micronutrient, copper is a major component in producing melanin, a core part of hair health. Copper may be especially beneficial in restoring thinning hair. It may also help hair regrowth following chemotherapy, because it enlarges the hair follicles and reduces the time it takes for hair to grow and add length. The increased melanin may also naturally inhibiting greying.
Supports the liver and spleen. While it is not necessarily known that copper benefits the liver and spleen, it is an old piece of Vedic wisdom that naturally improves the liver, spleen and lymphatic system. This may be true only in the case of copper deficiency, because the liver is responsible for filtering out excess copper and other metals in the bloodstream.
Improves skin. The same melanin production that improves your hair is also extremely beneficial to your skin. Copper peptides can help promote healthy skin cell production and smoothness and are especially good for healing damaged or dry skin. They also promote collagen production, which improves skin elasticity and health.
Source: Rebecca Endicott, Little Things.
Note: If you purchase a copper drinking vessel, make sure it is pure copper and unlined, such as the one at this link: www.amazon.com/Copper-Mug-Moscow-Mules-size/dp/B00DNI5ENE