Secrets of Copper water: Immunity, Fertility

Health Benefits of Copper

 

In a previous article on Ushapan, the author had indicated that

copper water needs more attention later. Here are the results:

 

Copper can destroy undesirable Virus and bacteria. It is interesting

that ayurveda new this, when bacteria were unknown to science.

Ayurveda recommends storing water in Copper Vessels. Ancient

Egyptians used Copper Vessels to keep water fresh. Even today,

management of Siva temple at Rameswaram uses large sized Copper

vessels to store water brought from river Ganges to offer to lord

Siva. Water, stored thus, stays fresh for years together. Copper

vessel can be the answer to kill the `E-Coly' bacteria which causes

food poisoning, according to Scientists. British scientists are

carrying out research on copper and concluded that copper ions kill

these harmful bacteria, a capability not found in any other metals

including gold. It is interesting to see that a research group from

Southampton university found that Coly 157 bacterias can live happily

in stainless steel vessels for months together, while copper vessel

at room temperature can kill them in just four hours. At 4 deg

centigrade, it takes 14 hours. At 20 deg centigrade, in the stainless

steel vessel , those bacterials live for 34 days, while in brass

vessel they live for 4 days.

 

Thus if one uses copper vessels for storing water in factories,

shops, hospitals, restaurants, we can get rid of the risk of these

food poisoning bacterias. Though stainless steel is much used due to

its shine, apparent hygenic cleanliness, copper is more useful

material for vessels. In Scotland alone, in 1997, 500 were sick by

water poisoning by E-Coil bacteria, out of which 20 died.

 

Copper water can be prepared in two ways. Fill a clean copper vessel

with water and boil on low heat till water quantity reaches to 50%.

Alternatively you can use a glass vessel and add copper scrap, copper

wire bundle etc so that water absorbs more copper due to increased

exposure area. When copper dissolves in water, water becomes ionic

(electrolytre) as can be ascertained by its pH measurement. That is

the reason the micro-organisms get killed in such water. Those who do

not have time to look after water boiling, can keep water stored in a

clean copper vessel and drink after 8-12 hours. Storing for more

period causes no harm, but concentration of ions gets saturated. Care

must be taken to keep the inside of the vessel shining by using

special cleaning powders. One such powder is available in

Maharashtra, India under the brand name "Pitambari". However, hands

must be protected by a scrub if one uses this powder. Alternatively,

tamarind can be used safely. Due to copper water mania, nowadays

special copper flasks which can be stored in fridge are available in

Indian Market. However, copper pots should not be stored in fridge,

drink at room temperatutre. "Sharp" quality of copper water gets

destroyed by fridge.

 

Copper and Fertility

Drinking copper water has another advantage. This was pointed out by

Andrew Saul, Contributing Editor for the Journal of Orthomolecular

Medicine, while speaking on fertility, conception and family

planning. In his own words,

 

" If you want to conceive, try having the man take megadoses of

vitamin C for a few weeks prior. At least 6,000 milligrams a day,

and as much as 20,000 mg/day guarantees very high sperm production.

Divide the dose throughout the day for maximum effect. And that

effect is what, exactly? More sperm, stronger sperm, and better

swimming sperm all occurred, at even lower daily C doses, in a

University of Texas study. Take more C and you'll make vast

quantities of super sperm. You think this won't work? Have I shown

you my baby pictures?

 

Here's more: zinc and plenty of it helps the prostate and increases

seminal fluid production. There is a scientific literature a mile

long about zinc and male fertility. About five to ten times the RDA

will do it. That is approximately 50 to 100 mg of zinc daily. For

best absorption and best results, divide the dose into two, or better

yet, four doses. Zinc gluconate is well absorbed, and zinc

monomethionine better still. These are available at any health food

store without a prescription.

 

A lot of wussy nutritionists will tell you that such levels of zinc

are harmful. Truth is, most men don't even get the puny RDA (Recommended Daily

Average) of zinc, set laughingly at 10 or 12 milligrams. Zinc lozenges for the

common cold are many times higher than this. Up to 550 mg of zinc has been

safely given daily for a few weeks.

 

Continued high doses of zinc can produce a copper deficiency, and

sometimes a copper deficiency anemia. This is very easy to

compensate for. To begin with, most Americans have copper water

pipes in their homes. Drink a glass or two of cold water first out

of the tap every morning and you'll get copper. Secondly, eat more

raisins and other copper-high foods. Third, take a multiple vitamin

(as you should be doing anyway) with copper in it. Finally, do what

those sexpots in India have been doing for thousands of years. Buy a

copper metal cup, fill it with cold water at bedtime, and drink it

first thing the next morning. Make this Ayurvedic routine your

routine, and start knitting booties.

 

I have worked with supposedly "infertile" people who have

tried "everything" to conceive a child. Nutrition, especially the

vitamin C part, is not even mentioned in any fertility textbook I've

ever seen. I've received some nice postcards from couples who have

taken an odd idea or two of mine and gotten pregnant within a month

or two. It is a wonderful feeling, by the way, to have helped them

bring a soul to the Earth."

 

 

 

The author of this post recommends eating raisins or dates to his diabetes

patients also. The words of Andrew Saul clearly point how copper

water can minimise copper deficiency anemia. It is also seen that

copper water becomes "sharp" and gets readily absorbed by our body,

reaches cells in about 45 minutes. Hence, it is generally recommended

that after Ushapan, one should give a gap of 45 minutes before taking

tea or coffee. Copper water is also recommended to people suffering

from vitiligo, where it helps formation of melanin.

 

After starting on copper water, many do not need cold water to satisfy the

thirst. With yoga, pranayama and other breathing techniques, senses become so

sharp that taste and sharpness of each water can be sensed adequately. Though

copper water is slightly ionic, it does not cause gastric acidity to increase.

On the other hand, due to increased Agni and digestion, it helps in such cases.

 

Dr Bhate

 

The health benefits of copper include proper growth, utilization of iron, enzymatic reactions, connective tissues, hair, eyes, ageing and energy production. Apart from these, heart rhythm, thyroid glands, arthritis, wound healing. RBC formation and cholesterol are other health benefits of copper.

 

The health benefits of copper are crucial for healthy existence, as this mineral enables normal metabolic process in association with amino acids and vitamins. Copper cannot be produced within the body and hence needs to be sourced from external food sources. Copper is the third most prevalent mineral in the body and it is mostly carried by the blood plasma protein, Ceruloplasmin. In order to enjoy health benefits of copper, it must be included in diet of an individual.

 

Deficiency symptoms: Deficiency of copper can have the following symptoms in human beings:

 

Anemia

Low body temperature

Brittle bones

Osteoporosis

Dilated veins

Low white blood cell count

Uneven heartbeat

Elevated cholesterol levels

Low resistance to infections

Birth defects

Low skin pigmentation

Thyroid disorders

 

Some of the other symptoms include lethargy, paleness, sores, edema, stunted growth, hair loss, anorexia, diarrhea, bleeding under the skin and dermatitis. In infant boys, inherited copper deficiency of Menkes' syndrome can happen rarely, where natural absorption of copper becomes impossible. Early medical intervention is vital in such cases.

Important Sources: Copper is present in various food sources such as liver, meat, seafood, beans, whole grains soy flour, wheat bran, almonds, avocados, barley, garlic, nuts, oats, blackstrap molasses ,beets and lentils. Copper also reaches human body by drinking water from copper pipes and by using copper cooking wear. Oysters are the richest sources of copper. Copper content is lost because of prolonged storing in tin cans and in food materials that are high in acid content.

 

Benefits: Copper has many important roles to play in maintaining a healthy body and some of its benefits include:

 

Arthritis: The health benefits of copper relate to its anti-inflammatory actions to assist in reducing the symptoms of arthritis. Market is also flooded with copper bracelets as well as other accessories for the cure of this disease. Copper also works as a home remedy for arthritis i.e. water stored in a copper container overnight accumulates copper traces which are beneficial to strengthen the muscular system.

Proper growth: Copper is highly essential for normal growth and health. Thus, it is definitely important to include this mineral in balanced form in regular diets of an individual. It is helpful in protection of skeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Pigmentation to hair and eyes: Copper is a vital element of the natural dark pigment, melanin, which imparts coloration to skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin can be produced by melanocytes only in the presence of the cuproenzyme called tyrosinase. Intake of copper supplements helps in protecting the graying hair.

Connective tissues: Copper is an important nutrient that has a significant role in the synthesis of hemoglobin, myelin, body pigment melanin and collagen. It helps to protect the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves. It is also actively involved in the production of an element of connective tissue, elastin.

Brain Stimulation: Copper is widely known as a brain stimulant. It is also otherwise called “Brain food”. However, copper content in the diet has to be in right proportions. Too much of copper is also not healthy for the brain. Copper has a control function to play for the brain and hence the extent of copper supplement intake has to be balanced.

Utilization of iron and sugar: Copper helps in the absorption of iron from the intestinal tract and release from its primary storage sites like liver. It also helps in the utilization of sugar in the body.

Enzymatic reactions: Copper is either an element or a cofactor of as many as 50 different enzymes that take part in various biological reactions within the body. These enzymes can function properly only in the presence of copper.

Helps in stalling ageing: Copper is a strong antioxidant, which works in the presence of the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase, to safeguard the cell membranes from free radicals.

Increases energy production: Copper is essential for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate, which is an energy storehouse of the human body. The cuproenzyme, cytochrome c oxidase, affects the intracellular energy production. It acts as a catalyst in the reduction of molecular oxygen to water, during which the enzyme produces an electrical gradient used by the mitochondria to synthesize the vital energy-storing molecule, ATP.

Bactericidal properties: Studies have shown that copper can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacterial strains such as E Coli.

Thyroid glands: Copper has an important role in ensuring the proper functioning of thyroid glands.

RBC formation: Copper helps in the production of red blood cells hemoglobin and bone.

Immunity: Copper has an important role in the healing process and thus, ensures better wound healing. Copper acts as an extremely good immunity builder. It also works as a cure to anemic problems.

Reduces cholesterol: Research studies have shown that copper can reduce bad cholesterol level and helps in increasing beneficial cholesterol.

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