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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 1938, 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
favor of fast working and financially lucrative drugs.
The Food and Drug Administration today classifies colloidal silver as a pre-1938
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 labeled 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 modern
medicine. An antibiotic kills perhaps a half-dozen different disease organisms,
but silver kills some 650. 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, plants 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
demineralized 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. If 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 bottles 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's excellent as an underarm deodorant, since most underarm odor
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 (proportional 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. It 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's 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 truly 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, flus, 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 defense 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 (Reference 1),
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 cancer,
staphylococcus and streptococcus infections, stomach flu, syphilis, thyroid,
tuberculosis, tonsillitis, toxemia, trachoma, all forms of virus, warts,
whooping cough, yeast infection, stomach ulcer, canine parovirus and other
veterinary uses, and fungal and viral attacks on plants. Simply spray diluted
silver on the leaves and add to the soil. www.all-natural.com/silver-1html