Corporate Health & Wellness Specialist – PrognoHealth
Benefits of drinking water kept in a copper vessel
The traditional practice of drinking water stored in a copper vessel promises many health benefits. Copper containers have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic properties; thus, storing water in the works as a natural purification process. Also, water kept overnight in a copper vessel acquires traces of copper, which is essential for a healthy body. The list of benefits is long. Here are some of them:
Keeps water fresh
Storing water in copper vessels is a good way to prevent the staleness of water. You can store water in such containers for really long periods.
Provides daily dose of copper
Copper is one of the essential micro-minerals required by the body. Drinking around 2-3 glasses of water stored in a copper container can give you your daily dose of copper.
Facilitates digestion
Copper has the property of stimulating peristalsis, i.e., the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the stomach that improves digestion. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, thus preventing ulcers and indigestion.
Facilitates weight loss
Drinking water with copper traces helps break down fats and get rid of the waste fat from the body, making it one of the easiest and healthiest ways to lose weight.
Helps heal wounds
The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of copper aid in healing wounds. This is true for both external as well as internal injuries, especially those of the stomach.
Beats anemia
Copper helps in the absorption of iron, the deficiency of which can cause anemia.
Fights hypertension
Copper is helpful in regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels; thus, it is good for your heart health.
Slows down aging
Being a strong antioxidant, copper detoxifies the body. The copper traces are also helpful in fighting the free radicals in the body, which are the main cause of fine lines.
Regulates the thyroid gland
Copper is essential for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Most people suffering from hyperthyroidism have a deficiency of this micromineral.
Beats arthritis & helps inflamed joints
One of the most popular benefits of drinking water stored in a copper vessel is relief from arthritic pain, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ayurveda validates its goodness
If you follow Ayurveda, then you would know the three doshas in our body—Vata, Kapha, and pitta. Water kept in a copper vessel, which is known as ‘Tamara Jal’ is said to have the ability to balance these doshas
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