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Gold is the symbol of power, beauty and purity. Gold is not only used in many applications and industries, it also has a healing touch on human life. More than 5000 years ago, gold was first used for healing and medicinal purpose in Alexandria, Egypt. People there believed that gold helped to stimulate the life and raise the level of vibrations, and thus cultivated the habit of ingesting gold for mental, bodily and spiritual purification. As the early people believed, gold is a healing metal that enlivens your body, rejuvenates and cures different kinds of diseases and also restores our body to perfect health. Some of the healing properties of gold are discussed herewith. Gold as healer -14th to 18th centuries: Gold coated pills and gold water were popular in Europe during the medieval period; they also mixed powdered gold to the drinks to treat the sore limb. In Rome, people used gold salves to treat various skin problems.In Venice during the Renaissance period, guests were served with gold covered, sugar coated almonds after the meals to strengthen the heart, improve blood circulation and protect against rheumatism. Gold as healer – 19th century: A mineral called colloidal gold is found by dividing gold metal into smaller particles and balanced in the solution permanently. These colloidal gold exhibits various new properties other than the properties of gold. This colloidal gold was commonly used in 19th century to cure dipsomania and recently it is used to reduce the dependency on alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and carbohydrates. They are also used in treating arthritis and is also known to promote healing capabilities of heart and improved blood circulation. Gold as Healer – Modern use: In modern times gold is explored to an extreme that it plays a very important role is treatment of many fatal diseases. Some of the ways in which gold is used in modern times are: • As gold can be easily shaped, non-toxic and does not easily wear out, corrode or tarnishe, it are widely used in dentistry for dental works like bridges, crowns, dentures and inlays. Gold was used in dentistry even in ancient days for filling cavities and for fastening replacement tooth with gold wires. • Gold salts are used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. • Small amount of gold is implanted in the upper eyelid as a treatment for Lagophthalmos. • Radioactive gold particles are implanted in the tissues to serve the purpose of radiation to diagnose and treat certain types of cancers. • Gold is used in surgeries to treat patients with neurological disorders, heart conditions, tumors and other conditions as well. • Gold has an anti-inflammatory property, which helps fight against solar radiations from affecting the skin and also helps in reducing the sunspots and age spots. Gold also plays a vital role in slowing down the depletion rate of collagen and elastin and promotes cell growth from the base. Thus the skin gets tightened, wrinkles are reduced and the skin is kept looking younger for a long time. • Gold helps to transport oxygen directly into the skin and also stimulates lymphatic drainage and blood circulation in the skin, thus giving a glow and youthful look to the skin. • Gold is also used in making surgical instruments and gold coated lasers to operate. Author Bio Visit Gajgallery.com to find exclusive designs of diamond & gold jewellery. Buy beautiful designs of traditional gold & diamond earrings, bangles, rings and pendants for men, women and kids.
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