For centuries the people of Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Poland) have worn Amber to help cure all types of pains and ailments. In these countries it is believed to help cure anything from sore throats to arthritis and epilepsy. Gintaras (Lithuanian for amber) comes from “ginte” (meaning to protect). Who knows if these really work. Everyone I know that has tried them has said they definitely do. We would always prefer to try a more natural alternative than some of these unnatural creams and medications.