subject: Copper Jewelry - Fashions And Health Benefits [print this page] Improves Our Musculoskeletal System : Improves Our Musculoskeletal System :
Copper can increase our bone density. When used in combination with zinc and manganese (two other trace minerals), the copper in your jewelry is known for preventing osteoporosis and increasing your bone strength, according to integrative medicine author and practitioner, Elson Hass, MD.
Copper can decrease your inflammation. Wearing copper jewelry is commonly used for decreasing inflammation of joints according to Dr. Hass. This has been shown to especially benefit those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Copper may improve your joint health. The copper found in your jewelry contains an enzyme that can help your body build protective fibers. "Copper is involved in the formation of collagen which is the fibrous protein in bone, tendons, cartilage and other connective tissue" states Copper.org. According to Dr. Helmet Dollwet (a researcher, author and practicing physician), copper is a necessary ingredient that aids in the production and regeneration of the cartilage lining your bone surfaces throughout your body.
Cardiovascular Health
Not having the proper amount of copper in your body may result in your system developing cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. Copper deficiency has been shown to lead to elevated harmful cholesterol levels (which can be the beginning stages of cardiovascular disease) according to www.Copper.org. If you are lacking the proper amount of copper to operate efficiently, you may be at risk. Once absorbed into your system, the minimal amount of copper found in your jewelry may contain enough of the essential trace mineral to help your body operate as intended. This means that the copper from your bracelet may diminish your chances of developing heart disease. The copper could decrease your LDL (harmful) cholesterol level.
Blood Health
Copper plays a major role in iron absorption and transporting blood throughout our body. Iron is known for building and replacing red blood cells which keeps our blood composition balanced. The small amount of copper that your skin absorbs from the copper jewelry may be all that is needed to help with your iron absorption capabilities.
Immune System
Wearing copper jewelry may help your body fight free radicals. Copper is an antioxidant that acts as a scavenger, which helps clean up high reactive free radicals (otherwise known as toxins) and changes them into less harmful compounds, according to Dr. Helmar Dollet, author of "The Copper Bracelet and Arthritis." By doing this, our bodies can fight developing a variety of degenerative diseases or conditions.
The degenerative diseases or conditions that copper can help reduce your risks of developing include heart disease, Alzheimer's, cataracts and diabetes states Dr. Dollet.
Copper is a known antifungal and antibacterial agent according to Copper.org. It has been used for thousands of years to help heal wounds by stopping the growth of harmful organisms. Wearing your copper jewelry may help you gain these beneficial healing properties. The copper can inhibit microbe growth and spreading of infections due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties states Dr.Elson Hass. It protects us against harmful bacteria.
How easy is to clean your copper jewellery : Copper jewelry necklaces even pieces that have been lacquered, can tarnish over time because of exposure to sulfides in the air, as well as humidity. You can easily clean your copper jewelry if it hasn't been lacquered.
STEP 1 : Determine if your jewelry is made out of pure copper. Most pieces that haven't been lacquered will tarnish fairly quickly. If you are in doubt, take the piece to a professional jeweler.
STEP 2 : Use a jewelry polishing cloth or soft cotton cloth to clean lacquered copper jewelry. Gently rubbing the jewelry piece with the cloth will most often restore the shine; lacquered copper doesn't really tarnish if the lacquering was done properly, it just gets dull over time. We are supplying copper jewelry polishing powder.
STEP 3 : Clean copper pieces that haven't been lacquered with a commercial jewelry cleaner or with any of these handy household products;
Cut a lemon in half and add a dash of salt to cut side. Rub the lemon over the jewelry piece.
You can also add a dash of salt to some lemon juice (enough juice to coat the piece).
Dip the jewelry into the juice and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse the piece off with water and dry it thoroughly with a polishing cloth.
Rub your jewelry with a small amount of ketchup or tomato juice. Rinse well and dry with a polishing cloth.
Combine equal parts of lemon juice and baking soda to form a paste and rub the paste on your jewelry. Rinse and dry.
Sprinkle some Worcestershire sauce on your copper piece. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
