I am really hoping that someone got the 311 reference.. :) I like music and I have grown fond of my Amber necklace, so this happens to make a perfect combination (in my mind)!
Amber is super popular among the natural living community. I have seen countless littles (and adults!) sporting these cute necklaces. Is there a reason for amber, or is it just another trendy accessory? Throughout the rest of this post when I refer to amber, I specifically mean Baltic Amber. I will explain why Baltic is important later on.
Amber is not a stone, but actually fossilized tree resin and has been used for healing purposes for thousands of years.
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If you talk to a mom (or dad!) whose infant/toddler is wearing an amber necklace, you will most likely hear them singing it's praises! Every parent claims that the amber helps their child with pain and inflammation associated with teething and cuts back on the drooling.
Some of you may be thinking, "It's dangerous to put a necklace on a baby, that's a huge no-no!" Actually, with proper usage and supervision it is perfectly safe. Each bead is individually knotted around the necklace so if it happens to break, only one amber bead will fall off. Also, in good quality necklaces, there is a built in safety with the clasp. This means that if it gets caught or too much pressure is applied, it will break away. It is not recommended, however, to allow a child to sleep with the necklace on. Just keep an eye on your baby to keep things safe,got it? Ok, I'm moving on!
Adults can benefit from wearing amber as well for issues such as pain relief & discomfort (allergies, headaches, arthritis, etc...), chronic inflammation, increased energy, and maintaining wellness.
Adults can benefit from wearing amber as well for issues such as pain relief & discomfort (allergies, headaches, arthritis, etc...), chronic inflammation, increased energy, and maintaining wellness.
How does it work? Amber is known to have the highest concentration of succinic acid that can be found in nature. When worn, your body heats up the amber and it releases trace amounts of the succinic acid to provide therapeutic benefits.
Other tips:
•Amber needs to be in direct contact with your skin for the wearer to reap the benefits.
•Wear the amber as close to the area of concern as possible (necklace for teething & headaches, bracelet for arthritis, anklet for leg/foot pain...)
•Amber is soft and littles should not chew in it. Doing so may cause the beads to break.
•Clean with lukewarm water and a cloth. Soaps and detergents will leave a film, preventing your amber from doing it's job.
•Take off your amber if you are bathing, swimming, applying lotions or oils as these could affect the benefits.
When buying, you want to make sure you are getting high quality Baltic amber from a trusted source. There have been some claims that raw(unpolished) will provide the greatest benefits, but in my opinion, polished vs. raw does not make a difference, so get what is aesthetically pleasing to you.
Do you or your child(ren) wear amber? I would love for you to share your experiences in the comments!
