Chinese Baoding Iron Ball Exercise/STRESS BALLS (small) Start Price GBP 4.99 Current Price GBP 4.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Kingsbridge, Devon See more about 'Chinese Baoding Iron Ball Exercise/STRESS BALLS (small)' Description Welcome to Crystals World   Chinese Baoding Iron Balls for Health, Meditation, Relaxation, Exercise, Stress Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Click to see supersized image Chinese Baoding Iron Ball Exercise Ball White with Chinese Dragon Design   Otherwise known as Stress Balls and/or Health Balls..   ..The Baoding Iron Ball, famed as one of the “three treasures” of Baoding, China, is a traditional product renowned at home and abroad.  The production of the Baoding Iron Ball (Chinese Health Balls) dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with the skill being carefully passed on and the health balls continuing to be made through the ages by skilled Baoding craftsmen.   Originally, the Baoding Iron Ball was a solid sphere, but later, as they improved the design, they changed to a hollow ball that enclosed a sounding plate.  Each pair of balls will have one which produces a high tone and the other a low tone.  These lighter balls are easier to handle and the musical tones contribute to the relaxation process that results from exercising with them.   The Iron Ball is considered a national treasure because of its ability to enhance the user’s health and well-being.   Helps to Calm Mind & Body   These balls have been used for 100's of years in China. Using the iron balls stimulates the acupuncture points in the hands improving circulation and relaxing muscles and joints.   Through the acupressure point in the hands and fingers we can unblock the vital energy channels of our body, strengthening the internal organs and activating the nervous system.   Regular use of the Iron Balls can improve your health; clear the mind; reduce hypertension; strengthen bones; improve memory; reduce fatigue.   Excellent for those who are rehabilitating/recuperating from illness or injury   *Instructions for use and maintenance are included with each set of Iron Balls*   "Great exercise for the hands" "Also helps to calm and relax"   This listing is for the small size.. White with Chinese Dragon design Iron balls chime when moved in the hand or are gently shaken and come in their own brocade box, as shown in the picture below.   ** Ideal size for Ladies and beginners **  The smaller size Iron Balls are ideal for Ladies who usually have smaller hands and also for beginners to start with.   These health balls come in various designs in both the large and small size, please visit my ebay shop for details and availability of other designs.   ** Beginners **   If you are new to using health balls you may prefer to begin with a smaller size, moving on to a larger size as you become more proficient.  You may then choose to use 3 or 4 balls at a time as your skill continues to improve.   I have measured around the circumference of the iron balls and the following is a rough guide to their sizes:   Patterned/Decorated Balls Small 4.75"   Large 6"   Steel/Silver Colour Balls Small 4.5"   Large 5.5"     Measurements are approximate, but as close as I can get them and should give you an idea of the size you would be comfortable with. 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