Archive for October, 2007

Sinus Treatments With Colloidal Silver

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Colloidal silver has long been shown to be enormously effective as both a natural therapy as well as preventative. Its effectiveness stems from the natural ability of silver to mitigate bacteria and help the body fight infection. In fact, colloidal silver was used – largely unopposed by other medical treatments – well into the 1940s and only began to wane in usage when modern antibiotics began to be used.

Colloidal silver derives from natural particles of silver that have been suspended in water and introduced to a positive electrical charge. In this state, colloidal silver can be ingested in a liquid form, applied topically, and even used as drops. These varied applications have made colloidal silver an extremely versatile therapeutic option and its effectiveness in treating such a large variety of conditions has made it just as popular today as it was generations ago.

Colloidal silver is best in situations where bacteria is present; colloidal silver is a powerful and natural germ fighter and can help rid the body of harmful bacteria, thus reducing the incidence of infection and helping the body to heal itself. When it comes to sinus infections, colloidal silver – used as a spray – can help eradicate bacteria residing in the sinus cavity and help soothe the symptoms of sinus infection.

Treating Pink Eye With Colloidal Silver

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Conjunctivitis – better known as pink eye – is a benign eye infection that can be spread rampantly from person to person. In fact, pink eye is so contagious that it is typical for it to make its rounds in classrooms once or twice a year. The characteristics of pink eye include eye inflammation and irritation, as well as redness of the eyes. Sufferers of pink eye normally experience itching and burning of the eyes, watering, and excessive discharge.

Typically pink eye is treated with antibacterial eye drops that are dropped into the eye several times a day; once treatment begins, the sufferer is no longer considered contagious and the infection tends to disappear rather rapidly.

However, another effective method of treatment for pink eye is a lesser known alternative therapy – colloidal silver. Well into the 1940s colloidal silver was an oft used therapy and preventative until the development of modern antibiotics. The effectiveness of colloidal silver stemmed directly from the effectiveness of silver – a natural element that has been used to fight infection for generations.

Microscopic particles of silver suspended in water and introduced to a positive electrical charge, become colloidal silver; a highly effective therapy that can be used orally and topically. Colloidal silver drops used in the eye infected with pink eye can be enormously effective in eliminating bacteria and clearing the infection.

Colloidal Silver And Bacteria

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Bacteria, while microscopic, are enormously powerful. They have the ability to do good as well as evil, and are extremely resilient under a variety of conditions. However, as hardy as bacteria are across the board, their needs do differ. Anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen to live and grow, while aerobic bacteria do need oxygen in order to survive. This information has been enormously helpful in discovering what products are most effective in combating harmful bacteria.

Colloidal silver has long been a powerful tool against bacteria – used almost exclusively into the mid-1940s when antibiotics took over in most medical circles. Today, however, colloidal silver continues to be used in its traditional capacity and is even realizing a surge in popularity as more and more people are looking for alternative therapies to antibiotics.

Colloidal silver is essentially defined by its positive electrical charge. When microscopic silver particles – amid pure water – are given a positive electrical charge they become colloidal silver. The reason that colloidal silver is so effective in combating bacteria has to do with bacteria in their anaerobic state. Because anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen to survive, they will actually die if oxidized. Part of the make-up of anaerobic bacteria, therefore, is an enzyme that repels oxygen. When exposed to colloidal silver which carries a positive electrical charge – the negatively charged enzyme that the anaerobic bacteria carries is snuffed out, thus allowing the bacteria to be oxidized and eventually killing the bacteria.

Colloidal Silver As A Multiple Sclerosis Therapy

Friday, October 12th, 2007

The medical advancements that the world has seen have been staggering over the last 100 years alone. And as more and more effective pharmaceuticals are developed year after year we are given tools with which to manage and fight even some of the most devastating diseases. But along with such modern day medicines, some natural products continue to give hope to millions of people who suffer from life-altering conditions; conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis affects more than two million people around the world. It is a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord neurons, thus impairing a number of bodily functions including mobility, balance, and coordination, as well as causing a host of other symptoms. To date, there is no known cure for multiple sclerosis – only ways to manage its effects.

Medical advancements continue to be made everyday in the management and treatment of multiple sclerosis. But in addition to utilizing these high-tech pharmaceutical treatments, many MS sufferers choose to supplement their medicines with powerful, alternative therapies. One such therapy that has shown promise in helping to control the symptoms of MS is colloidal silver.

Silver has long been shown to have powerful and natural abilities in battling bacteria and treating a wide range of infection. In its colloidal state – microscopic pure silver particles that have been suspended in water and treated to a positive electrical charge – silver is able to access the cells of the human body directly thus delivering its powerful nutrients straight to the source of the trouble.

While colloidal silver has been shown to be effective in helping to manage the symptoms of MS, it is imperative that anyone dealing with the disease continue to follow their caregiver’s medical plan. But if you wish to supplement your care with a natural component that may help decrease symptoms, colloidal silver may be something to explore.

Colloidal Silver Versus Antibiotics

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Modern medicine has changed the way in which we battle against disease and illness. Pharmaceutical advancements have allowed us to manage and treat a full range of conditions, giving us a much needed weapon in the fight to stay healthy. But along with the modern medicines, alternative therapies continue to shed light on the treatment and prevention of illness.

Colloidal silver is a long used therapy that has been effectively used for generations and while it was used less after antibiotics were introduced in the mid-1940s, colloidal silver has continued to be a main staple for many consumers looking to battle illness and maintain health.

The benefits of colloidal silver rest with the silver itself. Pure silver is enormously powerful in eradicating bacteria and stopping the spread of infection. Pure silver in pure water and introduced to a positive electrical charge becomes colloidal silver – an effective oral and topical solution.

Colloidal silver has quite a few benefits over the traditional antibiotic. For one, colloidal silver can immediately access the cells of the body, going right to the heart of the issue and taking action. The power of colloidal silver can be much faster than antibiotics – and sometimes equally effective.

Examining Colloidal Silver

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

The modern world has given us an astounding array of medicines, effective at treating a full range of illnesses and conditions. As a society, we are surely lucky to have access to as many modern pharmaceuticals as we do; giving us the power to manage – and even eradicate – a number of ailments that may have previously gotten the better of us. However, the addition of such conventional medicines does not mean that the alternative, natural therapies that we have used are somehow now rendered powerless. Rather, these natural products can still be used as supplements for modern medical care.

A natural product that continues to receive quite a bit of attention, even as more and more modern medicinal products come to market, is colloidal silver. Colloidal silver is derived from pure silver that has been positively charged. When taken orally or even applied topically, colloidal silver can combat a variety of illness and conditions, as well as offering another layer of support for the body’s immune system.

But while considered a natural product, not all colloidal silver is made the same. In order to ensure that you are getting the best product for your money and are likely to receive all the benefits of colloidal silver, it is necessary to examine any colloidal silver product in which you are interested. In examining colloidal silver be sure that the product you are considering utilizes only pure silver, pure water, and contain absolutely no chemical additives or stabilizers.

Re-Discovering Colloidal Silver

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Silver has a long history of fighting illness and putting the body back into balance. The first signs of silver use were generations ago when early societies discovered that silver was able to magically minimize bacteria and eliminate the risk of infection. Early on, silver was used in a variety of capacities – initially in keeping food and drink supplies fresh and bacteria-free. In later years, silver began being used as a topical treatment for skin infections, burns, and wounds, before it began being used as an oral therapy and preventative.

Colloidal silver was significantly popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and was used widely by the medical community as a therapeutic staple in treating and preventing a full range of ailments. Colloidal silver is made by taking pure silver particles and adding them to water. Once the mixture is exposed to a positive electrical charge it becomes colloidal silver that can be applied topically or ingested orally.

Once more conventional medications – such as antibiotics – were introduced to the medical community, the use of colloidal silver declined sharply. While a loyal group of colloidal silver users existed even in the face of such advancements, the use of colloidal silver overall continued to lessen starting in the mid-1900s.

However, just as new and improved pharmaceuticals continue to be developed today, colloidal silver has experienced resurgence in its use. More and more people are discovering what makes colloidal silver so beneficial in terms of its natural – and powerful – ability to stop infection and destroy bacteria.

Colloidal Silver: What’s In A Name?

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Before the advent of antibiotics in the 1940s, most medical professionals were prescribing colloidal silver as their therapy of choice. Silver – long known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties – was used for generations to ward of illness and treat infection. Colloidal silver makes use of pure silver. By suspending it in water and introducing it to a positive electrical charge, miniscule silver particles become colloidal silver. Ingested orally or applied topically, colloidal silver was used almost exclusively until contemporary drugs came to market.

Today, while prescription and over-the-counter drugs are effective and popular, alternative methods of prevention and healing continue to be used. In fact, the advent of conventional antibiotics has not changed the fact that colloidal silver is effective in eradicating 650 microorganisms from the human body. Proponents of its use prefer to use colloidal silver in many cases, thus lessening their dependence on pharmaceuticals and minimizing their risks of developing immunities to antibiotics.

However, the popularity of colloidal silver has resulted in a growing crop of low quality mixtures that call themselves colloidal silver. Such mixtures, however, are comprised of silver compounds rather than pure silver. Silver compounds are pieces of silver bound with proteins. Mixtures of this kind are not considered to be true colloidal silver. Because so many of these combinations exist in the marketplace – all referring to themselves as colloidal silver – it is imperative that users identify the products that they choose as containing nothing but pure silver.

The Effectiveness Of Colloidal Silver

Friday, October 5th, 2007

As consumers, we are bombarded on a daily basis with an enormous amount of information. When it comes to the drugs that we take – pharmaceutical and over-the-counter – the quantity of information can simply be overwhelming. From the television commercials that we bear witness to on a daily basis, to the wealth of print materials posted in magazines and doctors’ offices, there’s always something to read, decipher, and ponder. For many people, simply minimizing their use of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medications helps mitigate the confusion. After all, there is certainly a time and place for such medications; it just doesn’t have to be all of the time. That’s why alternative therapies and preventative medicines continue to remain popular – even in the face of more conventional medications.

One such alternative therapy that has maintained its popularity is colloidal silver. For generations, colloidal silver has been known to be enormously effective in treating everything from burns and skin infections to chronic illness and everyday colds. Pure silver is a natural element that has powerful antibacterial properties; when microscopic silver particles are suspended in water and introduced to a positive electrical charge, they become known as colloidal silver.

Pure colloidal silver can be ingested or applied topically. Its effectiveness continues to foster its widespread use. In fact, colloidal silver has been shown to eradicate 650 microorganisms in the human body that can cause illness and disease. Additionally, colloidal silver bolsters the body’s immune system, supplies healthy cells with needed nutrients, and effectively treats everything from acne to flu.

Treating Sunburn With Colloidal Silver

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Anyone who has experienced sunburn will surely tell of the pain and discomfort associated with it. We have been taught to respect the rays of the sun and to use sun block liberally. But there are times when we either forget or are too sparing in our sun block use; the result is a nasty burn that can interfere with our days – and nights. Sunburn occurs when our skin is exposed to the ultraviolet radiation produced by the sun. The effects of sunburn can range from mild to severe; but in any case it is highly uncomfortable for several days following the burn.

There are, not surprisingly, a number of over-the-counter treatments for sunburn designed to lessen the side effects of the burn, minimize the discomfort, and heal the burn faster. One such treatment – that may not appear on the shelves of the drugstore but is still effective nonetheless - is colloidal silver.

Colloidal silver has been a popular topical and oral remedy for generations, gaining in popularity in the late 1800s and continuing to be the prescriptive of choice for medical practitioners until the advent of antibiotics in the mid 1900s. While colloidal silver was used less often after antibiotics came to market, it still held enormous popularity in a variety of circles and is used to this day to treat and prevent a number of ailments.

The benefit of colloidal silver rests in its ability to kill bacteria and fight infection, a role that silver has played for centuries. When microscopic particles of silver are suspended in water and introduced to a positive electrical charge, they become colloidal silver – a natural germ barrier that is used as both a therapy and a preventative. When applied topically to burns – as in the case of sunburn – colloidal silver can ease symptoms, sooth the skin, and help speed healing.