On the Occasion of Adel's First Molar...

On the occasion of Adel's eighth tooth (her first molar!),
her fourth tooth that came in uneventfully, (as opposed to eventfully), I dedicate this post to a magic little trinket called-
Baltic Amber.

A little about Baltic Amber:

Baltic amber is not a stone, but a fossilized tree resin.

Historically, Baltic Amber has been used in Europe as a natural and traditional remedy and curative for many ailments for centuries. Long ago it was considered one of the leading ‘medicines’ of its time. Baltic Amber is the most esteemed amber in the world, and the healing qualities of Baltic Amber make it unlike any other type of amber found in the world.

When Baltic amber is worn on the skin, the skin’s warmth releases trace amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid and are absorbed into the skin.

Baltic Amber has some of the highest concentrations of Succinic Acid found in nature, and this is what makes it so special. Succinic Acid is a natural component of plant and animal tissues, and it's presence in the human body is beneficial in many ways.

How can Baltic amber help us?

• Pain Relief -

Baltic amber contains analgesic properties and helps take the edge off of many types of discomfort associated with dental issues, headaches, joint pain, etc.

• Strengthens the body's immune system -

In many different and subtle ways, succinic acid helps boost the body's own natural healing ability and immune system.

• Restoring Energy –

The human body naturally produces succinic acid. The salt of succinic acid (succinate) is one of the most active substances in the processes of cellular respiration and intercellular energy creation. Succinic acid restores oxygen and energy supply to depleted cells and helps the body return to a normal, functioning state.

Succinate is a raw material and a catalyst in the Krebs Cycle which is one of our main sources of energy. During the Krebs Cycle carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are metabolized for energy.

• Maintaining Wellness -

When the human body reacts to stress, the body’s cells begin to use oxygen more quickly. Oxygen plays a central role in the intercellular creation of energy, and a lack of oxygen can result in feeling lethargic.

Oxygen is alkaline-forming in the blood and maintaining a slightly alkaline blood ph helps keep us healthy. Whenever the body functions in a state of low oxygen, it is much more susceptible to illness.

• To help break a cycle of (chronic) inflammation -

Where chronic inflammation is present, disease lurks.

When the body’s cells are chronically inflamed the human body’s immune system response is to increase production of free radicals. Chronic overproduction of free radicals results in inflammatory-related disease. Chronic inflammation is a common denominator of many seemingly unrelated diseases.

While wearing a piece or two of Baltic amber jewelry may not cure all that may ail you, it has been a proven benefit to many!

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Adel has been wearing this necklace for a while now- since before her first birthday. I had totally forgotten that she is "supposed to" have an easier time with teething. I just noticed her tooth when it came in and was taken by surprise... one little toothie after another. I never had a sign that they were on the way.
Now, I can't say for certain that it was the Baltic amber that was responsible for this very useful break, but I am not discounting the possibility.

I was hesitating to buy... who knows whether it works or not? But I figured that I can't go wrong with an adorable necklace for my girlie no matter what. And... I got a matching one for myself. (It broke after about 1/2 year... the boys loved fingering it, playing with the clasp... I will be getting a new one, though. I love the way it rested right on the neckline of my shells.) I am not a girlie girl at all, and don't have much patience for jewelry, but I liked this piece. And I liked matching Adi!

(Just to keep my records straight- Adel's sixth tooth came in about three month ago. It's the third one on the left, on top. The third one on the left on bottom is visible through the gum for so long now! I though it would be next, but whoop, a molar popped out first!)