Colloidal silver a Super Antibiotic

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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, 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.

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"Use of Colloids in Health

and Disease." Colloidal silver has proven particularly effective in

cases of intestinal troubles. Dr. Henry Crooks found that "silver in

the colloidal state is highly germicidal, quite harmless to humans and

absolutely non-toxic. Rather than in a chemical compound, the silver in

the colloidal state may be applied in a much more concentrated form,

with correspondingly better results. All virus, fungus, bacterium,

streptococcus, staphylococcus, and other pathogenic organisms are

killed in three or four minutes upon contact. There are no side effects

whatsoever from the highest concentrations." Dr. Becker, " The Body Electric,"

recognized a correlation between low silver levels and sickness. He

said the silver deficiency was responsible for the improper functioning

of the immune system. Dr. Becker's experiments conclude that silver

works on the full spectrum of pathogens without any side effects or

damage to any part of the body. He also states that the silver was

doing something more than killing disease organisms. It was also

causing major growth stimulation of injured tissues. Burn patients and

elderly patients noticed more rapid healing. He discovered that all

cancer cells change back to normal cells. All strains of pathogens

resistant to other antibiotics are killed by colloidal silver. Yet at

that time he couldn't find a silver supplement on the market. "Silver, Our Mightiest Germ Fighter," ScienceDigest,

March 1978. As an antibiotic, colloidal silver kills over 650 disease

causing organisms, and resistant strains fail to develop. Silver is the

best all-around germ fighter we have and is absolutely non-toxic!

Doctors report that, taken internally, it works against syphilis,

cholera, malaria, diabetes and severe burns. L. Davies,

executive director of the Silver Institute which monitors silver

technology in 37 countries, reports: "In four years we've described 87

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