Colloidal Silver Therapy - A Re-entry into the World of Medicine

Silver, it is said, is one of nature's 92 chemically purecolloidal silver is absolutely safe for humans.
elements with proven benefits for man while beingThe following is a partial list of the more than 650
toxic to all species of bacteria, fungi, protozoa,diseases that colloidal silver has been reputed to be
parasites and a number of viruses. Of late, thissuccessful against: acne, allergies, appendicitis, arthritis,
wonder-metal is slowly gaining ground as aathlete's foot, bladder inflammation, blood parasites,
therapeutic element in the form of colloidal silver.blood poisoning, boils, burns, cancer, candida, cholera,
Believers of this novel form of alternative therapy,colitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, dermatitis, diabetes ,
meanwhile, continue to profess of its amazingdysentery, eczema, fibrositis, gastritis, gonorrhea, hay
curative powers.fever, herpes, impetigo, indigestion, keratitis, leprosy,
The term colloidal is derived from the Greek wordleukemia, lupus, lymphangitis, Lyme disease, malaria,
meaning "glue-like". Colloidal is a term referring to ameningitis, neurasthenia, parasitic infections: viral,
state of matter. An element or compound isfungal and bacterial pneumonia, pleurisy, prostate,
considered colloidal when the particles are sizedpruritus ani, psoriasis, purulent opthalmia, rhinitis,
between one nanometer and one micrometer, andrheumatism, ringworm, scarlet fever, septic conditions
the energy of the substance is predominantlyof the eyes, ears, mouth, and throat, seborrhea,
governed by surface effects. A colloid is a solid, liquidsepticemia, shingles, skin cancer, staphylococcus and
or gaseous substance that is insoluble yet remains instreptococcus infections, stomach flu, syphilis, thyroid,
suspension and dispersed in another fluid medium.tuberculosis, tonsillitis, toxemia, trachoma, all forms of
Dissolved solids are ionic, not colloidal. Colloidal Silver isvirus, warts, whooping cough, yeast infection,
a fluid containing predominantly minute silver particlesstomach ulcer, canine parovirus and other veterinary
held in suspension, where the particles carry a slightuses, and fungal and viral attacks on plants. More
negative electrical charge known as a zeta potential.recently, it is claimed that colloidal silver has been
In a true colloidal silver, there is less than 5% ionicquite effective in treatment of deadly diseases like
content.AIDS and hepatitis C.
Research conducted during the late 1930s showedOff late, it is being observed that some bacteria and
that while silver was absolutely harmless on man, itviruses causing human diseases have developed
was toxic to all species of bacteria, fungi, protozoa,resistance to antibiotics. Also, there has been
parasites and a number of viruses. Essentially, silversubstantial increase in the new strains of bacteria and
acts as a catalyst, disabling those enzymes that areviruses worldwide. This too has generated a renewed
necessary for the survival of single-cell bacteria, fungiinterest for colloidal silver in medical arena. Large
and virus. At the same time, it protects the body'scompanies are developing and introducing new silver
natural enzymes and stimulates tissue growth.compounds for a variety of anti-microbial applications,
Despite its proven benefits, silver went out of favorincluding protection against the spread of the AIDS
as a remedy because of its prohibitive cost and thevirus.
fact that manufacturers could not patent it. TheColloidal silver has been found particularly effective
discovery of antibiotics around the same time actedagainst skin disorders. This was proven long back by
as double blow. The pharmaceutical industry movedlate Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington
in, causing colloidal research to be set aside in favorUniversity's Department of Surgery, in 1970's when
of fast working and financially lucrative drugs.he demonstrated its effectiveness in the case of
Silver made re-entry into the world of medicine inburn victims. It was shown that colloidal silver can be
1970's in the form of colloidal silver. In its renaissance,used over a large area of the body, in contrast to
it became even more popular because of its relativethe normal antiseptic, and it can heal the affected
cost effectiveness and curative properties. It cameskin much faster and safer manner. Subsequent
as a pleasant surprise for everyone when it wasresearches proved that it can be used with great
found that colloidal silver is full of medicinal values. Inresults in several skin disorders like acne, athlete's
some cases, it was found to be the only option leftfoot, Candida, eczema etc. When used topically, it
for treatment. A lot of people are using it andwas found to be painless on cuts, burns, acne,
reaping its benefits.abrasions, in open wounds.
Thanks to the eye opening researches, colloidal silverColloidal silver is antiseptic, has proven antibacterial
has come to limelight now. It is claimed to be theproperties and is antimicrobial. More recently, these
mightiest germ fighter. It is emerging as a wonder ofproperties have been properly utilized in soap making.
modern medicine. A traditional antibiotic kills perhaps aThe antimicrobial properties and germ fighting
half-dozen different disease organisms, but silver killscapabilities make colloidal silver a perfect ingredient
some 650. Resistant strains fail to develop. Moreover,for soap making. As silver is totally natural, it results
silver is virtually non-toxic. It was also discovered thatin a non toxic soap. It is to be noted that colloidal
silver ions promote bone growth. Unlikesilver only kills micro-organisms when they are in
pharmaceutical antibiotics, which destroy beneficialcontact with it for a sufficient period of time.
enzymes, colloidal silver leaves these tissue-cellTherefore, regular use of soap with colloidal silver is
enzymes intact, as they are radically different fromstrongly recommended.
the enzymes of primitive single-celled life. Thus