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Jewelry and Health-1. Silver Jewelry .

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Abstract

Since ancient times, human beings have sought to discover healing properties in gemstones and minerals. From the just-for-fun aspect of mood rings to amulets designed to ward off certain dangers, it’s certainly not hard to find jewelry purporting mystical powers. At any swap meet or jewelry mart, you’ll encounter sellers hawking stones that will supposedly change your life due to their healing properties. From Native American turquoise to alchemy miracles, there’s a long history of belief systems wrapped up in the healing powers of gems and metals.
Jewelry and Health-1. Silver Jewelry .
Author.
Prof. Hayk S. Arakelyan. Full Professor in Medicine,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Ph.D , Grand Ph.D .
Senior Expert of Interactive Clinical Pharmacology , Drug Safety,
Treatment Tactics, General Medicine and Clinical Research.
“Make new friends, but keep the
old; Those are silver, these are
gold.”
“ Joseph Parry”
Introduction.
Since ancient times, human beings have sought to discover healing properties
in gemstones and minerals. From the just-for-fun aspect of mood rings to amulets
designed to ward off certain dangers, it’s certainly not hard to find jewelry
purporting mystical powers.
At any swap meet or jewelry mart, you’ll encounter sellers hawking stones that
will supposedly change your life due to their healing properties. From Native
American turquoise to alchemy miracles, there’s a long history of belief systems
wrapped up in the healing powers of gems and metals.
The Health Benefits of Silver Jewelry.
As a metal, silver has significant health benefits that have been used across
cultures for centuries. Silver has a proven track record as a powerful
antimicrobial agent fighting infections and aiding in cold and flu prevention,
wound healing, and more. Silver also helps with internal heat regulation and
circulation. Many have reported improvements in energy levels and balance in
moods after wearing silver, as its natural properties may offset outside
electrical disturbances, improve circulation and overall body temperature
balance, and help maintain cleanliness and immunity. Silver has a long history
in antibiotics and sterilization, with many women and men wearing silver
jewelry to stave off infection, cold/flu symptoms, and any other virus,
bacteria, etc. This health benefit is one of the reasons why so many
manufacturers choose to make medical devices and tools out of silver. Silver
also purportedly keeps our blood vessels elastic, which enables it to play a role
in bone formation and healing, as well as skin maintenance and repair. Silver
has a directly tangible benefit in helping us to avoid potentially toxic
substances — as a metal, silver reacts and turns color when it encounters many
other chemicals that are known toxins. For instance, if your silver jewelry
turns blue when you wear it for too long, this could indicate the presence
of elevated levels of sodium in your body. Seeing a blue piece of silver jewelry
could serve as a reminder to cut back on salty snacks! Some people even go
beyond jewelry to enjoy the health benefits of silver. For example, some
people wear silver-lined sleep masks to improve their night’s rest or silver-
lined gloves to wear while typing on a laptop to disrupt the transmission of
electronic signals from technology into the body. Fashion designers have even
started to explore the concept of incorporating this precious metal into clothing
materials so people can enjoy the many health benefits of silver on a daily
basis. Silver has a distinctly scientific basis for its health benefits derived
from its electrical and thermal conductivity. Positively-charged silver ions
create a conductive field that reflects electromagnetic radiation away from the
body, which stimulates the body’s natural conductivity and improves blood
circulation, body temperature balance, and general well-being. Positively
charged silver ions also bind to negatively charged oxygen receptors in bacteria,
which is why silver can fight against harmful infection and disease. Silver
splints helped reduce pain in addition to preventing hyperextension in the
finger joints, which is common in those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
The researchers found that wearing these silver jewelry pieces also helped
restore stability and range of motion in the inflamed joints.
Anxiety and Silver Jewelry.
Silver as a metal, there is another way to reap health benefits from wearing silver
jewelry. In fast-paced culture, many are turning to meditation, yoga, mindfulness,
and other calming techniques to reduce anxiety. Certain types of jewelry can
also be worn to help prevent anxiety and re-center. Simple silver “worry
jewelry” and spinner rings, which feature an outer band that spins freely
around the inner ring, have been proven to have a calming effect that helps
fight anxiety through repetitive motion. Those suffering from anxiety can quietly
spin their silver ring to help combat symptoms even when in a public, crowded
space.
Warning !!! Noli Nocere !
Though silver has many proven (and some unproven) health benefits, there are
those who are allergic to silver. For these individuals, wearing silver can have
the opposite effect, causing skin irritation and discoloration. You may notice
flaky, scaly, or red skin in the area that came into contact with the silver
jewelry. Some people even notice a slight discoloration to their skin as a result
of the contact. If you suffer from a silver allergy, you’ll want to look elsewhere
for health benefits in jewelry.
If you have any questions concerning “ Jewelry and Health-1. Silver
Jewelry .”, interactive clinical pharmacology , or any other questions, please
inform me.
Prof. Hayk S. Arakelyan
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