Stamp Out Pain With Copper
Is copper be the answer to arthritis pain?
An orthopaedic footwear specialist has combined 40 years professional experience with the healing properties of copper to develop a new product that could bring drug-free pain relief to people affected by arthritis or joint pain.
Copper is one of a small group of trace elements vital for the optimal health of the human body from foetal development right through to old age. (The other minerals essential for us to thrive are iron, calcium and zinc.)
Copper is essential to the functioning of our brains, nervous system and cardiovascular system. It is involved in several bodily functions necessary for fundamental processes such as respiration, energy production and the metabolism of oxygen and iron.
The amount of copper found in the human body is 50-120 milligrams and would probably fit on the head of a pin, but such a tiny quantity doesn’t prevent this mighty mineral from performing impressive feats to promote optimal health.
Copper is not manufactured in the body and must be procured from other sources. When the body comes into contact with copper, it is absorbed by the skin and then circulated right through the body.
We can also increase our copper supplies by eating copper rich foods, however, as we get older our ability to naturally absorb copper is reduced so a supplement may be necessary.
Why Copper?
Copper is one of a small group of trace elements vital for optimum health, from foetal development right through to old age. (The other minerals essential for us to thrive are iron, calcium and zinc.)
It is essential to the functioning of our brains, nervous system and cardiovascular system, and is involved in several vital bodily functions including respiration, energy production and the metabolism of oxygen and iron.
It also helps in the formation of haemoglobin, protects nerve fibres and the immune system, and according to one Australian study, may reduce the development and progression of arthritis.
Anthony Andrews realised the potential healing benefits of copper and that the 250,000 sweat glands on the soles of the feet would provide an ideal environment for optimum copper absorption.
The Original Copper Heeler is moulded to the shape of the foot for ultimate comfort and comes in five different fits to accommodate most sized feet.
It costs £19.95 + p&p and is available via mail order on 020 7486 4664 or online at www.theoriginalcopperheeler.com.
By Rachael Hannan
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