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Written by Kitty Bishop
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Monday, 02 March 2009 00:00 |
What are amber beads for children?
Wearing Baltic Amber close to the skin is a traditional European remedy. Amber is a natural analgesic and may help calm a child who is stressed, nervous or in pain without the use of drugs. Amber is traditionally known to have calming, soothing and uplifting properties and may help children who are dealing with inflammation, pain or stress.
How does it work?
Worn close to the skin, the body's heat helps release minuscule amounts of oil from the amber, which is then absorbed into the blood stream.
From what age is it safe for my child to wear a Wondrous Gems amber necklace?
WondrousGems amber necklaces have been hand crafted in Lithuania from high quality Baltic amber with the safety of your child in mind. Since this necklace contains small parts, we are legally required to market it as suitable from 36 months. Never let your child chew or play with the necklace. It is important to note that in the long history of use of these necklaces no cases of harm have been reported to date, and they have been made specifically with the safety of your child in mind.
Is it okay for my child to wear the necklace all day and night, including sleep time?
We recommend that the necklace is taken off whenever the child is without adult supervision.
Is it okay for the necklace to get wet?
Extended contact with water isn't recommended as it may cause the thread to become brittle.
How long will the necklace last?
WondrousGems amber necklaces have been specifically designed for children and are therefore very durable. With the right care, your necklace should last. Children enjoy wearing the necklace for its pretty, fashionable style and calming properties.
Is it okay for my child to chew on the necklace?
NO. This necklace is not a toy. These necklaces are made for wearing, not for chewing. Amber exhibits pain relieving qualities when worn on the skin.
Is the Amber Necklace safe?
These beautiful amber necklaces have plastic amber screw clasps, are all one size (approx. 33-34cm) and will fit children. As an additional safety feature, there is a knot before and after each bead, so that in the unlikely event of the string being torn (it will break if necessary, i.e. when force is applied or the necklace gets caught), not a single bead is lost and there is no risk of choking. Amber is natural fossilized tree resin. It is a non-toxic substance.
What is Amber made from?
Amber is a fossilised tree resin, not a crystal or gemstone. It is therefore warm to touch and very light and comfortable to wear. The resin was produced by trees 40-50 million years ago and is now fossilized.
Has any research been done on Amber?
Yes. Pharmacists and doctors have long known about the healing properties of amber which include calmative, analgesic, antispasmodic, expectorant, and febrifuge (anti-fever) functions. The active ingredient in amber is succinic acid, which was analysed by the pioneer of modern bacteriology, Nobel-prize winner Robert Koch (1886), who confirmed its positive influence. Recent scientific research has confirmed that succinic acid has a very positive influence on the human organism.
In the 1930s and 40s, European biochemists discovered that succinic acid is an amino acid created naturally in every cell of the body capable of aerobic respiration, participating in the citric acid, or Krebs cycle. This is how carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are metabolized into energy. A powerful antioxidant that helps fight toxic free radicals and disruptions of the cardiac rhythm, succinic acid has been shown to stimulate neural system recovery and bolster the immune system. It also helps compensate for energy drain in the body and brain, boosting awareness, concentration and reflexes, and reducing stress.
Who recommends the therapeutic use of amber?
Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties are recognised by allopathic medicine. As early as 1860, THE JOURNAL OF RATIONAL MEDICINE, EDITED BY C.H. CLEAVELAND, MD; VOLUME I, CINCINNATI; PRINTED BY P C BROWNE, states:
"Succinic acid is said to possess stimulant and anti-spasmodic properties... It was formerly much used on the continent of Europe in gout, rheumatism... cramps, etc. The Prussian Pharmacopoeia makes the Succinnate of Ammonia official."
In Austria, Switzerland and Germany amber necklaces are sold in local pharmacies.
Who can wear them?
WondrousGems amber necklaces come in a variety of colours, styles and sizes. They can be worn by boys or girls, as well as adults. Please browse our website at www.wondrousgems.com for more details and to view our exclusive collection of amber jewelry.
Contact:
Lulwind House
3 Wellmans Corner
Evershot
Dorset
DT2 0LE
UK
Tel UK: 01935 83754
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 March 2009 12:27 |
