Convenience and affordability of plastics has impregnated every sector of our lives and perhaps every minute we are using plastic in some or the other form. We did not even realize that plastics have entered so much into our food handling and storage. Earlier, people used to cook and store foods and water in metal wares and used to derive mineral value (minerals like copper, silver, iron etc.) to enrich water or food.
Traditionally Hindus used to store water in Copper wares. Copper is considered an essential mineral for our body. Ayurveda recommends storing water overnight in a copper jug and drinking the same in the morning keeps good health. Earlier water supply used to be through copper pipes and taps and its anti-microbial properties were observed.
Benefits of Copper
• Human body can not synthesize copper and to carry out normal metabolic functions copper intake is essential.
• Average intake of 1.2 mg/day (trace amounts) is recommended for adults. Excessive intake can be harmful also leading to high blood pressure. psychiatric disorders etc.
• Copper is primary element to produce melanin (pigmentation of eyes, hair and skin) in our bodies.
• Copper is also an antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic that prevents cell damage and slows aging
• Copper also helps in healing wounds and relieving pains
• Copper helps in formation of new cells, iron absorption and synthesizing phospholipids that are essential for myelin (nerve coating) formation.
• Copper is widely known as brain stimulant too
• Copper has anti-microbial properties
• Copper has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in arthritis and other inflammatory pains
• It regulates thyroidglands
• Copper also helps in iron and sugar absorption
• It is essential forhemoglobin synthesis, bone strength and immunitybuilding
• Honey, beans, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables etc. contain copper.
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• Copper helps in maintaining digestive health
• Ayurvedareckons Copper jug water to balance all the three doshas
• Wish to lose weight! drink Tamra jal(water stored in copper jug) as it will regulate your fat.
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