If you have hypothyroidism and plan to travel during the winter, then this is a must-try hack: always carry a copper bottle of cumin-infused water which will help keep your thyroid levels in check.
Wondering what the benefits of taking along water in a copper bottle are while travelling? There are many:
- Improves the agni composition in your body
- Prevents the occurrence of constipation
- Prevents motion sickness, a common problem faced by people travelling long distances.
Keep in mind, while using a copper bottle:
- Don’t use hot water – it’s not recommended while carrying in a copper bottle.
- Always use lukewarm water at room temperature.
- The water must remain in the copper bottle for at least 8 hours.
- If your water has been in the copper bottle for more than 24 hours, don’t use it as it will lead to excess copper leaching.
Here is a lowdown of all the main benefits of using a copper bottle:
- Copper stands out as the sole metal that boasts of antibacterial properties, a fact proven way back in the 1800s when copper mine workers seemed cholera-proof.
- Leave water in a copper vessel or bottle for at least eight hours and voila! copper does its thing, releasing ions into the water through the cool oligodynamic effect.
- Copper isn’t just a shiny metal; it’s a superstar when it comes to boosting health. With antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, it’s a wellness wizard.
- Copper is essential in making haemoglobin and sparking cell regeneration. Our bodies don’t produce the required amount of copper so we have to get it from external sources like water.
An important point to note while drinking water in a copper bottle is that if you are suffering from acidity, constant loose motion or other forms of pitta imbalance, it is best advised not to drink water from a copper bottle.
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