This winter season you can improve your immunity if you choose to make some simple lifestyle changes. Changing your water glass to one that has been made from copper can do wonders for your health, as recommended by Ayurveda because of the multiple health benefits associated with it.

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In Ayurveda it is believed that a persons tridoshas (Kapha, Pitta and Vata) can be balanced and various infections can be prevented by simply drinking water that has been stored in copper vessels.

Some benefits of drinking water stored in a copper vessel are improved digestion, prevention of heart diseases, hypertension and controlled cholesterol levels according to the ancient medicinal practice. On top of that, it can do wonders for your skin.

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While earthen pots are recommended to store water in the summer season, a change needs to be made to copper vessels upon the onset of winter. It can make a person feel light and fresh while tasting better and sweeter than water stored in other vessels.

Water stored in a copper vessel is hot in nature and tastes sweet and slightly pungent, it undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion.

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7 reasons why you should switch to drinking water from a copper vessel:

1.       Improvement of the digestive system

2.       Helps in keeping hypertension and cholesterol levels under control

3.       Helps in weight loss

4.       Helps those suffering from arthritis and inflamed joints

5.       Can help beat anaemia by aiding the body’s absorption of iron

6.       Regulates the functioning of the thyroid gland

7.       It is antimicrobial and helps fight infections

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Copper vessels can be cleaned easily by using either a paste made of lemon juice, salt and non-oxidized corn starch or baking soda; a mix of lemon and salt or a mixture of vinegar and salt. It is recommended to wash copper vessels twice a week if they are used every day.