markseven 55 #1 Posted yesterday at 01:18 AM I make these at home good for arthritis. 5 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,092 #2 Posted yesterday at 02:41 AM Show us any scientific study that supports the theory that a copper bracelet will do anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 52,965 #3 Posted yesterday at 03:51 AM (edited) Show us scientific study that it doesn't. My grandmothers wore them... they lived well into their 90s and didn't die of arthritis. I think they are cool Mark. Edited yesterday at 03:56 AM by WHX?? Speeling 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,377 #4 Posted yesterday at 10:02 AM Beautiful work @markseven!!! Question: Do you use reclaimed copper wire or do you source it for that purpose? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markseven 55 #5 Posted yesterday at 12:26 PM Its used copper. I also heat it up and annualized it. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,252 #6 Posted yesterday at 12:29 PM 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: didn't die of arthritis. No, but some mornings it makes me wish I was dead! 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markseven 55 #7 Posted yesterday at 12:31 PM Anneal it i mean . Softens the copper up. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 5,199 #8 Posted yesterday at 02:30 PM I guess there are a lot of things that have no scientific basis but that show positive effects in people. Whether thats a placebo effect or something we dont fully understand yet I'm not sure. I do yoga and aside from the physical benefits of stretching there is also a lot of "spiritual" or emotional benefit that can't be explained. The old yoga texts talk about energy pathways and chakras which can't be found by modern medicine. But you can feel the effects alright. So if copper wire worn next to the skin can make your joints feel better then give it a go, who are we to say its nonsense. Im cold water swimming and it definitely gives me benefits contrary to what everyone thinks. Mick 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markseven 55 #9 Posted yesterday at 04:27 PM Either way I enjoy making them. I will be making some more Soon. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,238 #10 Posted yesterday at 05:53 PM As I age and inevitably more things are found wrong or wearing out, I think lot about what is in the future for me. Watching my wife fighting the rapid deteriorating effects of Parkinson’s specially when coupled with effects of Arthritis is a sobering daily affair. If similar conditions will happen to me , what will I do and how will I cope with it. Particularly if I loose the ability to use my hands. I will lose essentially what keeps me grounded and probably with some normal degree of sanity. I will lose what is my shield against the undesirable effects of life. I am a firm believer in science but I also believe in the existence of certain energies, good and bad , some of them having had great benefits in my life. A simple bracelet is not going to harm anyone. It is also a craft obviously enjoyed by its creator, tastefully done making one at least taking a look at it and appreciating the craftsmanship and that went into it. Something I can definitely appreciate. So that along with my worries about what the future may be holding for me , looks like I may be getting a bracelet when available. 6 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,590 #11 Posted yesterday at 10:16 PM Put me down for one please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,661 #12 Posted 23 hours ago (edited) Added bonus. You can use it to jump start solenoids! Edited 20 hours ago by squonk 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,166 #13 Posted 17 hours ago Imagine that on @Pullstart wrist 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,152 #14 Posted 17 hours ago I like it.... nice craftsmanship. There's also information about the benefits of drinking (water, I guess) from a copper cup..... I have found that it's a good rule of thumb to do just the opposite of what the FDA suggests. (Also, try some DMSO... do some research on that. Visit the horse aisle at TSC... or other farm/ranch stores.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,255 #15 Posted 12 hours ago 5 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Imagine that on @Pullstart wrist I have enough troubles shorting out brake lines lately! Trying to find that source of a spark shower was fun! As for the bracelet, I wonder if it would reduce my morning case of trigger finger… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,590 #16 Posted 10 hours ago 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: As for the bracelet, I wonder if it would reduce my morning case of trigger finger… Hmm... Might have to try that. My doctor told me that physical therapy could fix mine. Not going to do it. PT has never done anything for me. Like I said @markseven, as soon as you make a few more, I will buy one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,255 #17 Posted 9 hours ago 19 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Hmm... Might have to try that. My doctor told me that physical therapy could fix mine. Not going to do it. PT has never done anything for me. I have done localized ice water baths on my hands in the past. For some reason, listening to all those “old” people telling me that my hands aren’t hammers fell on deaf ears. Now, my hands feel “old” quite often! Surprised? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
