Copper bracelet which for decades has been worn for arthritis relief remains popular today. Studies have shown that some people with arthritis seem to have difficulty metabolizing copper from the food they eat, leading to increased pain. Doctors theorize that arthritis sufferers may need to get their copper from another source. Physicians remain somewhat skeptical about copper bracelets but don’t entirely dismiss them, either. It’s possible that a copper deficiency increases joint inflammation, and it doesn’t seem that supplementing copper in the diet has the same effect as wearing it. Although most people do not know the importance of copper intake in a daily diet, copper is one of the most essential nutrients needed in a body. Copper jewelry is of vital importance for many different reasons. Among these are its central roles in protecting us from cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, free radicals, and cancer. Copper is also vital for keeping our skin, blood vessels and connective tissue supple and elastic. While severe, chronic copper deficiency results in anemia, leukopenia, and skeletal demineralization.Trace amounts of organic-bound copper have helped some individuals suffering from arthritis. Studies have shown that low tissue stores of copper cause pain and joint stiffness similar to that of arthritis. In the 1970s, there was a fad of wearing copper bracelets to stop arthritic pain. Although many people experienced reduced pain, they were shamed out of wearing them because this was so unscientific and only folklore. The pain disappearance was explained as being due to the “come and go” nature of the disease. In one study of patients wearing copper bracelets, it was found that people absorbed an average of 13 milligrams of copper during a month. This could bring many people into the recommended daily intake range for copper (1.5 to 3.0 milligrams). Copper absorbed through the skin gets into the circulation very efficiently – more so than dietary copper. Incidentally, the people absorbing the copper noticed significant improvement in their arthritic conditions as well as a reduction of pain. Many arthritis patients felt better wearing copper bracelets saying there was less pain while they wore the bracelets.Copper bracelets are considered to be an unproven remedy. While this home remedy is generally dismissed by the scientific community, the fact remains that we have received many compliments from those who believe that wearing our copper bracelets help them in some way. Perhaps the best information you can get is from someone who wears a copper bracelet. The next time you see one on someone’s wrist, ask them about it!Copper Reflections provides unique handcrafted jewelry and unique gift ideas using an exclusive ancient copper craft. All of our copper handmade bracelets are silver plated and individually diamond cut on copper. Each piece has a protective acrylic coating to prevent tarnishing so no polishing is required. We have been designing and producing our artisan handmade jewelry and unique gift ideas since 1985, including our copper handmade bracelets. Our wide selection of copper bracelets and copper rings are very popular with golfers. The artisans of Copper Reflections provide a wide selection of copper handmade bracelets and rings in a great variety of styles and designs.Copper is useful to the human body in many ways.

* It is a powerful antioxidant
* Can help with your arthritis pain
* Helps oxidize glucose and release energy
* Helps the body absorb iron
* Facilitates the activity of several enzymes
* Assists the thyroid gland in balancing and secreting hormones
* Carries oxygen within the blood
* Supplies body tissue with oxygen
* Increases body energy levels
* Supports brain and nerve function
* Essential for normal growth and health
* Has a significant role in the synthesis of hemoglobin - Hemoglobin is necessary for the body to repair and heal itself
* Can reduce bad cholesterol levels and helps in increasing beneficial cholesterol
* Promotes healing of wounds
* Used in the treatment of anemia
* Lowers blood pressure

There are multiple ways the body can absorb copper including via vitamins, supplements, food, and even jewelry. If copper jewelry is worn, the copper is absorbed directly into the blood stream and can help maintain the delicate balance of zinc to copper ratio in the body. People should consult with their physician if a deficiency is suspected.