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Copper the Metal in Health Care

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We all know copper to be a good conductor of electricity, and its use in the electrical industry. But off late it has become a darling of the health care industry. More and more copper is being used in health care as the base metal copper is generally good for health. The anti-microbial property of copper has been responsible for this change in attitude towards this reddish brown metal. According to Environmental Protection Agency copper surface kills almost all of bacteria (99.9% to be precise) within a matter of a couple of hours. This means it can be use to plate surfaces in hospitals where most of the infection spread is through contact. Around 150 health care facilities around the United States have already installed a copper alloy surface in their premises in 2011. The products used are copper carts to carry medicine and swabs to copper door knobs. According to a comparative study of facilities using copper and ones not using copper the infection rates of the ones using cop...

Benefits of Drinking Copper Charged Water

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Drinking water stored in a copper vessel is one of the most popular home remedies which have now been forgotten. The most amazing effect copper has on water is that it remains fresh for a long period. Copper slowly dissolves in water to lend some positive effects which are beneficial for the body. It is good for the digestive system, kills all the germs and many other positive properties. Let us take a closer look at some of the benefits of drinking copper charged water. Improves the digestive system – Inability to digest certain kinds of food items, acidity and gas are common problems related to the digestive system. When you drink copper charged water it stimulates the rhythmic movement of stomach muscles known as peristalsis. This helps the food to get digested and the waste to move along the intestines. The metal also detoxifies the stomach and aids in elimination of waste from the body. Drinking copper charged water early in the morning is the way to regularly detoxify the st...

Copper and Zinc imbalance Lead to Coronary Artery Disease

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Copper and zinc are trace elements necessary for the metabolic activities of the body. They are required in miniscule quantities as compared to other minerals like calcium and potassium. The key to good health is having a balance of copper and zinc in the body. Any imbalance whether it is excess or deficiency can be dangerous for the body. The duo of copper and zinc, need to maintain a ratio with zinc slightly more than copper. This is very essential for delicate serum balance. As per the modern medical science the ratio should be 0.8 to 1 and should never exceed 1 is to 1 ratio. Copper should never be more than zinc. If zinc deficiency occurs liver is the best source for supplementing. In case of copper deficiency you could start drinking copper charged water from a copper jug or copper tumbler. Deficiency of Copper and/or Zinc leads to coronary artery disease? A study in Iran in the year 2007 has linked low copper and zinc levels in human body to coronary artery disease. T...