Download Healing benefits of drinking water from a copper vessel

‘Drink water from a copper vessel to reap numerous health benefits.’
According to Ayurveda, water stored in a copper vessel/mug has the ability to balance all the three
doshas in your body, (vata, kapha and pitta) and it does so by positively charging the water. The
water stored in a copper vessel is known as ‘tamara jal’ and is supposed to be consumed after storing
the water in a copper vessel for at least eight hours.
When water is stored in a copper mug, the copper gently leaches into the water and lends it all its
positive properties. The best part about this water is that it never becomes stale and can be stored this
way for long periods of time.
12 reasons why drinking water from a copper vessel is beneficial for you.
#1 Helps the digestive system perform better
Copper has properties that stimulate peristalsis (the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the
stomach that helps food get digested and move along the digestive tract), kill harmful bacteria and
reduce inflammation within the stomach, making it a great remedy for ulcers, indigestion and
infections.
Copper also helps cleanse and detox your stomach, regulate the working of your liver and kidneys,
and proper elimination of waste and ensures the absorption of nutrients from food. According to
Ayurveda, if you want to detox your stomach, drink a large glass of water that has been stored in a
copper vessel, early in the morning on an empty stomach.
#2 Aids in weight loss
Apart from fine tuning your digestive system to perform better, copper also helps your body break
down fat and eliminate it more efficiently, thereby, helping your body keep only what it will use and
throw out the rest.
#3 Helps heal wounds faster
Known for its immense anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, copper is a great
tool for healing wounds quickly. Apart from that, copper is also known to strengthen your immune
system, helps wounds within the body (especially the stomach) and aids in the production of new
cells.
#4 Slows down ageing
Packed with very strong anti-oxidant and cell forming properties, copper fights off free radicals, one
of the main reasons for the formation of fine lines. Copper also helps in the production of new and
healthy skin cells that replace old dying ones. Both these properties make copper a sure-fire way to
beat fine lines.
#5 Helps maintain cardiovascular health and beats hypertension
Heart disease is one of the most common ailments and copper helps minimize your risk of developing
the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, copper has been found to help regulate blood
pressure, heart rate and lowers one’s cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It also helps prevent the
accumulation of plaque and has the documented effect of dilating blood vessels to allow better flow
of blood to the heart.
#6 Can fight cancer
Copper has very strong antioxidant properties that helps fight off free radicals and negate their ill
effects – one of the main reasons for the development of cancer. Studies have shown that copper
complexes have a considerable anti-cancer effect.
#7 Can kill bacteria
Copper is known to be Oligodynamic in nature (the sterilizing effect of metals on bacteria), and can
destroy bacteria very effectively. It is especially effective against Ecoli and Saureus, two bacteria that
are commonly found in our environment and known to cause severe illnesses in the human body.
Known to help prevent common water-borne diseases like diarrhea, dysentery and jaundice, copper
has been touted as the cheapest solution to cleaning water in countries that do not have a good
sanitation system. Store water in a copper vessel before your drink it and be rest assured, you will be
drinking healthy and clean water.
#8 Stimulates your brain
Our brain works by transmitting impulses (or orders) from one neuron to another through an area
known as the synapses. These neurons are covered by a sheath called the myelin sheath that acts like
a sort of conductive agent – helping the flow of impulses. How does copper figure here, you ask?
Well, copper actually helps in the synthesis of phospholipids that are essential for the formation of
these myelin sheaths. Thereby, making your brain work much faster and more efficiently. Apart from
that, copper is known to have brain stimulant and anti-convulsive properties (prevents seizures) that
do a world of good for your brain.
#9 Regulates the working of the thyroid gland
Experts say that one commonality amongst people with thyroid diseases is that they usually have low
levels of copper in their body. While this is most commonly seen in people with hyperthyroidism
(excessive thyroid hormone), those with hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone) may also
suffer from this deficiency. Copper is one of the most important trace minerals the thyroid gland
needs to function optimally. A lack in copper can send the functioning of the gland out of sync. So
when you drink water from a copper vessel, it makes up for this possible deficiency and regulates the
functioning of the thyroid gland.
#10 Beats arthritis and inflamed joints
Copper has very potent anti-inflammatory properties. This asset is especially great to relieve aches
and pains caused due to inflamed joints – like in the case of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Apart
from that, copper also has bone and immune system strengthening properties, making it the perfect
remedy for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This is where drinking water infused with copper is a
great option for relief from aches and pains of these diseases.
#11 Skin health and melanin production
Copper is the main component in the production of melanin (a pigment that mitigates the colour of
your eyes, hair and skin) in our bodies. Apart from that copper also aids in the production of new
cells that help replenish the top most layers of your skin. While melanin helps the body stay safe from
sun damage, speeds up wound healing and covers up scars, the production of new cells is a boon for
smooth, blemish-free and clear skin. Ayurveda experts say that drinking this water on a regular basis,
especially early in the morning, can make a huge difference to your skin.
#12 Beats anamia
The most amazing fact about copper is that it is required in most processes that occur in our body.
Right from cell formation to aiding in the absorption of iron, copper is an essential mineral for the
functioning of your body. This is one of the reasons that it also helps in keeping anaemia at bay. An
essential component in the entire process of absorbing and using iron present in the body, copper
helps keep the levels of iron up and regulates its flow in your blood vessels.
How to choose
It is important to buy vessels that are made of pure copper. Do not buy ones that have other metals
mixed in it. One very easy way to distinguish between pure copper and an adulterated version is to
know that copper is a very soft metal and pure copper is difficult to mold into intricate shapes. So if
the design of your copper vessel is very intricate, it is most probably not made with pure copper.
How to wash
Use one half of a lemon or lime (you can squeeze out the juice) and rub it on the inside of the vessel.
Allow it to stand for a few minutes and then wash off with plain water. Alternatively you could also
try using baking soda with water. Coat mix to the inside of the vessel and allow it to stand for a few
minutes and rinse away the excess baking soda. A coarse scrub to wash the inside of the vessel as it
will tend to scrape away copper from the vessel.
Word of caution
Copper is not innately utilized by our body. That is why too much of the metal can be detrimental.
According to the FDA, about 12 mg/day is more than sufficient for the body to use without causing
any harm. Do not overdo the entire exercise. Drinking water twice or thrice in a day from a copper
vessel is more than enough to reap its benefits.