I hate anti-biotics and all that they do to our bodies. Sometimes there seems little alternative. However, colloidal silver is certainly worth considering for this use. What is colloidal silver and what is it useful for?
A colloid is an incredibly small particle of matter, small enough to pass through the membranes in our bodies and into our system.
Colloidal silver supports the natural defence systems of the body and has been known as a remarkably effective natural antibiotic for centuries.It is very alkaline and has a slight magnetic charge, resulting from the way it is produced, both of which make it more effective in how it benefits us. If you are more scientific than I am you may appreciate that the colloidal silver works by acting as a catalyst, disabling the enzyme that the bugs, bacteria and fungi need to breathe, so the invaders are suffocated but no harm is done to our bodies.
There is much modern research which has endorsed the conclusions that colloidal silver can even help eradicate antibiotic-resistant microbes like MRSA , the Avian Influenza (bird flu), and Human Corona virus (SARS).
In the mid-1970s, Dr. Robert O. Becker at Syracuse Medical University began his research into colloidal silver. He concluded that the research established the fact that silver kills bacteria, something that has been known for centuries. Silver’s innate anti-microbial effect was actually common knowledge among doctors around 60 years before Becker’s time. In fact, in the early 1900′s Alfred Searle, founder of the global Searle Pharmaceutical Company, had already discovered that silver in its liquid colloidal form could kill even the most deadly of pathogens. In his book Colloids in Biology and Medicine, 1919, Searle wrote:
“Applying colloidal silver to human subjects has been done in a large number of cases with astonishingly successful results. Colloidal silver has the advantage of being rapidly fatal to microbes without toxic action on its host. It is quite stable.”
Unlike prescription antibiotic drugs, silver does not create resistance or immunity in pathogens killed by it.
Just how effective is colloidal silver?
Several new studies have demonstrated the fact that silver is one of the most effective agents in the battle against deadly or extremely harmful antibiotic-resistant super bugs. One was the Brigham-Young Clinical Study which concluded that a number of the antibiotic drugs which had previously been able to kill MDR (multiple drug-resistant) pathogens such as MRSA could be restored to full efficacy against the deadly pathogens, but only if colloidal silver was used in conjunction with the drug. In an Iranian Clinical Study it was also found that silver increases the effectiveness of antibiotic drugs against infections. A Taiwanese study published as recently as 2007 concluded that colloidal silver, by itself, was highly effective in eradicating some super bugs including MRSA.
These studies were high powered and were testing against the big boys of the bug world, but for you and me on a daily basis, how should we be aware of the benefits of colloidal silver? It is worth a try for minor bugs too. The trials show it to be effective in helping to combat acne, strengthen against allergies, arthritis, athletes foot, boils, burns, candida, cystitis, diabetes, eczema, hay fever, indigestion, parasitic infections, psoriasis, ringworm, warts and yeast infections. That is quite a list, but don’t go too mad, and read more widely about it before you purchase because overdoing contact with silver can make you go a little grey before your time.
Colloidal silver can be taken by mouth by either placing droplets under your tongue for quick absorption or put into water and drink. Alternatively you can apply the colloidal silver directly onto cuts, burns, skin infections or acne. Just make sure you have true colloidal silver (it is slightly cloudy, never totally clear). Colloidal silver is available from Higher Nature in both 100ml or 15ml spray for the throat or spraying under your tongue for quick absorption. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Colloidal silver is not a good choice for use as a ‘natural’ antibiotic. For one, like any metal, it is deposited in the body. This causes argyria, or a weird tin-man-looking countenance, eventually. The color of the skin in these cases, a silver grey, shows us that it should not be taken in supplemental form.
Argyria is only ever encountered in cases where there has been prolonged exposure to the silver. This should never be the case for those who have taken a colloidal supplement and restricted use to the directions given on the pack. Please tell me if you know of any incidences where this is otherwise?
Great description and informative article. I’ve been a fan of colloidal silver for a few years now and find that their are many great benefits to my overall health and well being.
Colloidal Silver has taken the world by surprise as it has great healing power and minimum side affects. We need to spread the work around and this blog just did that. Keep up the good work.