Hey there viewers! Welcome back to another video! Did you know that
copper is an essential mineral for your body? In fact, it was the first metal to
be worked by early humans. It’s usage dates back to the ancient civilizations in Egypt,
Greece and Somalia. It’s been incorporated into pretty much everything ever since,
including household products and money. There have been several claims regarding
the usage of copper cups and bottles along with their health benefits.
Storing drinking water in a copper vessel is said to boost your immunity and digestion.
Slows down ageing? Helps in weight loss? How much of this is true?
Here’s how drinking from a copper container will have a positive impact on your body.
Quickly before we get into the actual benefits, we wanna tell you a little more about Copper.
An Essential Nutrient: Copper is an essential mineral found
in all living organisms and is considered to be vital for survival. Yes, the amount found in your
body is so small that it can fit on the head of a pin, but this tiny amount makes a huge difference.
While it is found throughout the body, it is primarily concentrated around organs that help
the metabolism like the heart, kidney, brain and liver. It's one of those minerals that
is not naturally produced in your body so you have to get it from the food you eat.
The main functions of copper include: - Maintaining brain health by
forming an antioxidant defense - Keeping skin and tissues healthy
- Wound healing - Promotes the growth of new blood cells
It’s also a necessary nutrient for metabolizing iron and keeping the elasticity of your lungs
healthy, and there’s a link between copper content and skin tone with the production of melanin.
Ok now onto the benefits of drinking from a copper cup.
1. Will Improve Digestion: Having troubles with digestion
lately? Looking to try out something new, yet traditional? Drinking from a copper cup could
help you out in this case. The elements present in copper work by quickening the digestion process
and increasing metabolism. This allows your body to digest all your food quickly and efficiently.
When you store water inside a copper vessel, it absorbs all the copper
nutrients and minerals which help break down your food for proper absorption.
Not just that! It is also an excellent resource for a full body detox. Along with indigestion,
it solves stomach problems like infection and ulcers thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Improved digestion means better functioning of your liver and kidneys.
Overall it is good news for your stomach. How do you handle indigestion? Is there a
home remedy that you depend on? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
2. Helps your Weight Loss Goals: Losing weight is a long journey.
You need to eat right and get the right amount of exercise. Keeping yourself
hydrated is the rule of thumb, but what if just drinking water is not working out for you?
Here is where the copper cup comes into play. Drinking water stored in copper will help you
reach your ideal weight. Copper efficiently breaks down the stored body fat. This allows your body to
retain only the material it requires to synthesize energy and gets rid of the rest. This doesn’t mean
that you will have to swap all your cups and bottles with copper containers. Try to limit
drinking copper infused water to twice a day, too much of anything is not good for you.
3. Regulates Blood Pressure: Having high blood pressure requires you to
make some major changes in your healthy lifestyle. If you’re looking for an alternative route with
definite results then making this simple addition will make a world of difference. Copper has
been found to not only regulate hypertension and high blood pressure but also lowers cholesterol.
People who have suffered any heart related ailment are usually asked to go for copper supplements. By
helping regulate blood pressure, heart rate and mitigate bad cholesterol, drinking from a copper
cup can be extremely beneficial.These are clearly some magical benefits!
4. Relieves Joint Pain And Arthritis:
For thousands of years copper infused water has been known to possess pain relieving properties
that help arthritis. Storing water in a copper bottle makes it ‘copper treated’ where tiny
copper particles get infused into the water. How does this help in relieving your arthritis? Copper
also has anti inflammatory properties that get rid of the pain in the joints, which is unbearable.
It is advised to drink one cup of copper water early in the morning on
an empty stomach for best results. 5. Inhibits Bacterial Growth:
You may have heard about medicines that can stop the growth of infection in the
body but did you know that copper has natural antibiotic properties? Water stored in copper
bottles for more than 8 hours is free of problematic microbes. It is an effective
solution to fight against E.Coli, Cholera and other common water borne disease causing agents.
Copper is truly a gift from Mother Nature in that the human race has been using it for over eight
millennia. It’s one of the best ways of securing your immune system by fighting against bacterial
infections. Insufficient amounts of copper can up your risk of infection and illness. Introducing
copper infused water into your daily routine will work like a charm in boosting your immunity.
6. Slows down ageing process:
Next on the list of benefits of drinking from a copper cup, is slowing down the ageing process
that most of us dread. Have you been noticing fine lines and other early signs of ageing?
Drinking from a copper cup can reduce these obvious signs. It’s packed with
antioxidants and cell-forming properties and if used frequently, can help improve
free radicals and the texture of your skin. The usage of copper water for slowing down
ageing can be traced back to ancient Egypt where they utilized numerous copper based beautifying
agents and skin care products because of the antioxidants and cell regeneration.
Fine lines becoming clearer? Looking to do something about it? Here are 5 amazing skincare
tricks to slow down aging. Now back to why copper cups are welcome news in your household!
7. Balances Your Thyroid Levels: The thyroid is an important
hormone gland that plays a major role in processes like metabolism, growth and
development of the human body. Having a balanced amount of this mineral in your bloodstream can
help in the development of estrogen and progesterone and equalize the thyroid.
Copper defends your body against too much excretion of the thyroid gland into the
bloodstream. Along with its direct benefits, it also aids in balancing the calcium levels that
help in the absorption of other minerals. 8. Boosts Your Immunity:
Copper has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help in decreasing free radicals which are
harmful to the immune system. Drinking water from a copper cup routinely can boost your
antioxidants which in turn boost your immune system. Copper also successfully eliminates
harmful bacteria. As a result your immune system won’t have to work as hard to keep you healthy.
It is necessary for the maintenance of a healthy white blood cell count, too. Many of these white
cells are phagocytes which engulf and destroy microorganisms. Copper deficiency can lead
to a depressed immune system, reduce white cell count and increase chance of pneumonia.
However the intake of adequate copper alone is not good enough. Minerals present in the body,
working as a team and a balance of all vitamins, minerals and nutrients is important.
Other Ways to Make Your Water Healthier Lemon
Lemons are naturally loaded with Vitamin C. Adding 4 to 5 lemon slices to your water is
a good way to go. Taking small sips from it everyday will keep unwanted viruses at bay and
your immune system healthy. The acid present in lemon will ease up your stomach issues.
Pair it up with the sweetener of your choice and some ice and you
have a delicious lemonade, a great way to balance your electrolytes.
Cinnamon sticks Cinnamon sticks have some
amazing anti inflammatory properties. If you have a headache or are dealing with an upset stomach,
then the combination of hot water and cinnamon will ease your digestion. It breaks up any gas
that may have been causing you discomfort. It also cures nausea and warms you up on a cold
winter day! Healthy and delicious! Cucumber in cold water
This just sounds like a refreshing summer detox drink. Cucumber water is an incredible source
of Vitamin B. Did you know that a major cause for bad digestion or stomach upset is stress?
Adding a couple of cucumber slices in your tumblr will add fiber and ease your upset stomach.
Cucumber in general should be eaten everyday for a healthier lifestyle.
Mint Leaves Mint leaves
are a must for every summer drink. It has that cooling effect which feels extremely refreshing.
Along with a zingy taste, adding a couple of smashed mint leaves in your drinking water,
will keep your stomach healthy. If you have been feeling bloated lately then try adding a couple of
mint leaves to feel some magical changes. Orange
Sound unusual? The benefits of citrus do wonders and oranges are packed with them.
Drinking water infused with orange slices gets rid of all your bodily toxins. It protects your
stomach from ulcers, lowers cholesterol and prevents the formation of kidney stones. It
also keeps your digestive tract clean. Don’t forget that your water will taste
much better with a hint of orange in it! Do you drink out of a copper cup? Do you
like it? We would love to hear it from you in the comments below!