The Benefits Of Wearing Copper

Many Benefits Of Copper Jewellery

Copper bangles, bracelets & jewellery have been worn for 1000s of years, in fact it can be traced as far back as 800 BC. Today it is as popular as ever because people are more knowledgeable as to the many healing benefits of pure copper and its 100% natural non-invasive pain relief.

Copper has been discovered to have many medicinal healing properties. The wearer of copper can expect to benefit from pain relief and reduced symptoms from conditions like migraine, insomnia, carpal tunnel, arthritis, menopause effects, fatigue, poor concentration, loss of sleep, wrist tendonitis, carpal tunnel and more.

Copper is believed to have strong anti-inflammatory effects on the human body and as a result have painkilling properties, when worn regularly its long-term potential benefits are widespread and welcomed by many a wearer. Over time it can have a lasting beneficiary effect on the wearers health and well-being.

Boost The Immune System

One of coppers many benefits is that it boosts haemoglobin production in the body, this in turn improves immunity and blood circulation. Copper protects cells from oxidative stress and free radicals. It also promotes healthy hair and skin.

Reduce & Prevent Greying Hair

Copper helps the body to produce Melanin which is essential for the colour pigmentation of the hair. Melanin is a vital component of copper. Therefore, it is believed that wearing a copper bangle can help to reduce and even prevent the hair losing its natural colour and turning grey. Coppers ability to assist in hair growth was discovered when it was noticed that the hair follicles around treated wounds were exceptionally large. It works on the follicle in two ways – increasing follicle cell proliferation and decreasing programmed follicle cell death, which results in smaller follicles.

Assists In Mineral Absorption

A pure copper bracelet has micro minerals such as iron and zinc. When a person is wearing copper on their skin these minerals are absorbed into the bloodstream through the sweat glands.

Anti Aging Properties

In ancient Egypt the ankh was the symbol of both eternal life and a sacred metal, Copper. It was believed to give magical powers to those who wore it. It is widely known that copper possesses anti-aging properties. By improving the density of collagen and elastic fibre’s, copper slows down the aging process. Copper is something that exists naturally in our body tissue. Depletion of it for a long time has been correlated with many degenerative diseases. One of the main roles of copper is being anti-inflammatory – it works by supressing inflammatory cytokines and it is widely believed that increased inflammation brings about aging.

Increases Cardiovascular Health

A deficiency of copper and its properties may cause aortic aneurysms. Copper deficiency also decreases copper in the heart and other organs and cells. People with ischemic heart disease have decreased cardiac and leucocyte copper and also decreased activities of some copper dependent enzymes. Wearing a copper bangle for prolonged periods of time can ensure better cardiovascular health.

Copper For The Brain

Copper is essential for brain development during foetal and post-natal growth, and maintenance of brain health throughout life, including effective anti-oxidative defence. It has been established in recent years that copper plays an Essential role in the good health of the human brain. Brain cells Neuron and Glia both require copper for the basic respiratory and antioxidant enzymes cytochrome c oxidase and superoxide dismutase.