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Colloidal Silver -
The
Rediscovery of a Super Antibiotic?
Colloidal Silver appears to be a powerful, natural
antibiotic and preventative against infections. Acting as a catalyst, it
reportedly disables the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They
suffocate without corresponding harm occurring to human enzymes or parts of the
human body chemistry. The result is the destruction of disease-causing
organisms in the body and in the food.
Early Research
Colloidal Silver was in common use until 1938. Many
remember their grandparents putting silver dollars in milk to prolong its
freshness at room temperature. At the turn of the century scientists had
discovered that the body's most important fluids are colloidal in nature: suspended
ultra-fine particles. Blood, for example, carries nutrition and oxygen to the
body cells. This led to studies with Colloidal Silver. Prior to I938, Colloidal
Silver was used by physicians as a mainstream antibiotic treatment and was
considered quite "high-tech." production methods, however, were
costly. The pharmaceutical industry moved in, causing colloidal research to be
set aside in favour of fast working and financially lucrative drugs.
The Food and Drug Administration today classifies
Colloidal Silver as a pre-l938 drug. A letter from the FDA dated 9/13/91 states: "These
products may continue to be marketed . …as long as they are advertised and labelled
for the same use as in 1938 and as long as they are manufactured in the
original manner." Some of the manufacturing methods used before 1938 are
still used today. An electro-colloidal process, which is known to be the best method,
is used.
Contemporary
Studies
While studying regeneration of limbs, spinal cords and
organs in the late 1970s, Robert O. Becker, M.D., author of The Body Electric,
discovered that silver ions promote bone growth and kill surrounding bacteria.
The March 1978 issue of Science Digest, in an article, "Our Mightiest Germ
Fighter," reported: "Thanks to eye-opening research, silver is emerging
as a wonder of modem medicine. An antibiotic kills perhaps a half-dozen
different disease organisms, but silver kills some 600. Resistant strains fail
to develop. Moreover, silver is virtually non-toxic." The article ended
with a quote by Dr. Harry Margraf, a biochemist and pioneering silver
researcher who worked with the late Carl Moyer, M.D., chairman of Washington University’s
Department of Surgery in the 1970s: "Silver is the best all around germ
fighter we have."
How It Works
The presence of Colloidal Silver near a virus, fungus,
bacterium or any other single celled pathogen disables its oxygen metabolism
enzyme, its chemical lung, so to say. Within a few minutes, the pathogen suffocates
and dies, and is cleared out of the body by the immune, lymphatic and
elimination systems. Unlike pharmaceutical antibiotics, which destroy beneficial enzymes, Colloidal Silver leaves these tissue-cell enzymes
intact, as they are radically different from the enzymes of primitive
single-celled life. Thus Colloidal Silver is absolutely safe for humans,
reptiles, plant and all multi-celled living matter.
Product Quality
Many brands of Colloidal Silver are inferior. The highest
grade is produced by the electro colloidal/non-chemical method where the silver
particles and water have been colloided i.e., dispersed within and bound to each other by an
electric current, the super-fine silver particles are suspended indefinitely in
demineralised water. The ideal color of Colloidal Silver is a golden yellow.
Darker colors indicate larger silver particles that tend to collect at the bottom
of the container and are not true colloids. If a product contains a stabilizer
or lists trace elements other than silver, or if it needs to be shaken, it is
inferior. lf a product requires refrigeration, some other ingredient is present
that could spoil. The container and dropper must be glass, as plastic cannot
preserve the silver in liquid suspension for any length of time. Some brands
with high concentrations of silver may actually not be completely safe. High
concentrations of silver do not kill disease germs more effectively than the
safe range of 3 to 5 parts per million (ppm.).
Ingesting Colloidal
Silver
Taken orally, the silver solution is absorbed from the
mouth into the bloodstream, then transported quickly to the body cells. Swishing the
solution under the tongue briefly before swallowing may result in faster
absorption. In three to four days the silver may accumulate in the tissues
sufficiently for benefits to begin. Colloidal Silver is eliminated by the
kidneys, lymph system and bowel after several weeks. If routinely exposed to
dangerous pathogenic germs, some recommend a regular daily intake as a
protection. In cases of minor burns, an accumulation of Colloidal Silver may
hasten healing, reducing the possibility of scar tissue and infection. It is
believed by many in the natural healing arts that the lives of millions of people
who are susceptible to chronic low-grade infections can be enhanced by this preventative
health measure.
Chronic or
Serious Conditions
1 teaspoon of 5 ppm. colloidal silver equals about 25
micrograms (mcg.) of silver. 1 - 4 teaspoons per day (25 - 100 mcg.) is generally considered
to be a "nutritional amount' and is reported to be safe to use for
extended periods of time. Amounts higher than this are generally considered "therapeutic amounts" and
should only be used periodically. In cases of illness, natural health practitioners have
often recommended taking double or triple the "nutritional amount for 30 to 45 days,
then dropping down to a smaller maintenance dose. Amounts from 1 - 32 ounces per day have reportedly
been used in acute conditions. If your body is extremely ill or toxic, do not
be in a hurry to clear up everything at once. If pathogens are killed off too
quickly, the body's five eliminatory channels (liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and
bowel) may be temporarily overloaded, causing flu-like conditions, headache,
extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea or aching muscles. Ease off on the Colloidal
Silver to a smaller amount and increase your distilled water intake. Regular
bowel movements are a must in order to relieve the discomforts of
detoxification. Resolve to reduce sugar
and saturated fats from the diet, and exercise more, Given the opportunity, the
body's natural ability to heal may amaze you.
Topical Uses
Some have used Colloidal Silver in a nasal spray mister -
to reach the sinuses and nasal passages. Spray bottle have been used for topical use on
kitchen and bathroom surfaces, skin, sore throat eyes, burns, etc. Colloidal Silver is
painless on cuts, abrasions, in open wounds, in the nostrils for a stuffy nose, and even in a
baby's eyes because, unlike some antiseptics, it does not destroy tissue cells. It is
excellent as an underarm deodorant since most underarm odour is caused by bacteria breaking down
substances released by the sweat glands.
Some Common
Uses of Colloidal Silver
Natural health practitioners have for years recommended
taking one tablespoon daily, for four days, to establish a level, then one teaspoon daily
for maintenance (proportionate to body weight for children). After six weeks, a pause of
several weeks has also been recommended by some natural healing arts doctors.
Also, Colloidal Silver can be applied directly to cuts, scrapes, and open sores, or on a bandage
for warts. lt can be applied on eczema, itches, acne or bug bites. To purify water, add
one tablespoon per gallon, shake well and wait six minutes. Mixed this way, It
is tasteless. It is not an allopathic poison.
Veterinary and
Garden Use
Colloidal Silver has worked just as well on pets of all
kinds. Used in proportion to body weight, it should bring the same results. In the garden,
field or greenhouse, add enough to the water or soil - and the plants will do the rest.
Tolerance to Disease Organisms
We have all heard of the "super germs" that are
resistant to most modern antibiotics. Some believe that single-celled germs
cannot mutate into silver-resistant forms, as happens with conventional
antibiotics. Therefore no tolerance to Colloidal Silver would develop through mutation.
Also, Colloidal Silver has not been demonstrated to interact or interfere with
other medicines being taken. Inside the body, silver apparently does not form
toxic compounds or react with anything other than a germ's oxygen-metabolizing
enzyme. Colloidal Silver may be a safe, natural remedy for many of mankind's ills.
Additionally, there has never been a drug interaction
reported between Colloidal Silver and any other medication. It’s difficult to
overdose - unless large amounts are ingested. Colloidal Silver has been
reported by users to be both a remedy and a prevention for numerous infections,
colds, flues, and fermentations due to various bacteria, viruses or fungi, even
the non-apparent low-grade, general body infections many people have. Living
organisms are in the colloidal chemical state, not the crystalline state.
Substances already in that form may be more readily assimilated by the body. Colloidal
Silver is the most useable form of a reputedly effective germ fighter.
A colloidal suspension is ultra-fine particles of one
substance, suspended by an electric charge in another substance. Homogenized milk and aerosol
sprays are colloidal suspensions. Colloidal Silver is pure, metallic
silver (not a chemical compound) of particles 15 atoms or fewer, each with a
positive electric charge, and attached to a molecule of simple protein. This
new particle floats in pure water. The electric charge is stronger than gravity
so the silver particles don't sink.
Colloidal
Silver in Advance of Illness?
When the possibility of germ exposure is higher, Colloidal
Silver can be taken orally each day or applied topically when there is a skin
problem. It’s like having a second defence system. The silver acts only as a
catalyst and is stabilized. It is non-toxic, except to one-cell plants and
animals, and is non-addicting. It also apparently kills parasites because they
have a one cell egg stage in their reproductive cycle.
Older folks reportedly feel younger because their body
energies are used for other uses than constantly fighting disease. Digestion
has also been reportedly better. Medical research has shown that silver promotes
more rapid healing, with less scar tissue, even in the case of severe burns.
Successes have been reported in cases that previously have been given up by established
doctors. Colloidal Silver is tasteless and won't sting even a baby's eyes, and won't
upset your stomach.
More Than 650
Diseases Helped?
Colloidal Silver has been reported to kill 650
micro-organisms, many of which are associated with human diseases. This does
not automatically mean that taking colloidal silver will "cure"
diseases "caused" by these germs. Colloidal Silver only kills
micro-organisms when they are in contact with it for a sufficient period of
time. The human body is a complex system which may prevent high enough
concentrations of Colloidal Silver from reaching the "affected area".
The basic guideline that has been recommended for using
Colloidal Silver is that it usually "works" if you can get a high enough
concentration to the "affected area", Some will want to experiment
with "higher amounts" (such as 8 or more ounces at a time) to find
out what it takes to accomplish this, Do not use Colloidal Silver if you are
allergic to contact with silver metals, or if you notice any digestive upset
after use.
The following is a partial list of the more than 650
diseases that Colloidal Silver has been reputed to be successful against acne, AIDS (Reference 8),
allergies, appendicitis, arthritis, athlete's foot bladder inflammation, blood
parasites, blood poisoning, boils, burns, cancer (References 2,4,7), candida,
cholera, colitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, dermatitis, diabetes (Reference1),
dysentery, eczema, fibrositis, gastritis, gonorrhea, hay fever, herpes,
impetigo, indigestion, keratitis, leprosy, leukemia, lupus, lymphangitis, Lyme
disease, malaria, meningitis, neurasthenia, parasitic infections: viral, fungal
and bacterial pneumonia, pleurisy, prostate, pruritus ani, psoriasis, purulent
opthalmia, rhinitis, rheumatism, ringworm, scarlet fever, septic conditions of
the eyes, ears, mouth, and throat, seborrhea, septicemia, shingles, skin cancel
staphylococcus and streptococcus infections, stomach flu, syphilis, thyroid,
tuberculosis, tonsillitis, toxemia, trachoma, all forms of virus, warts, whooping
cough, yeast infection, stomach ulcer, canine parvovirus and other veterinary
uses, and fungal and viral attacks on plants. Simply spray diluted silver on
the leaves and add to the soil.
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