Description
Colloidal Silver: The Natural Antibiotic
The complete guide to the many uses and benefits of colloidal silver
• Explains how to use colloidal silver to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and treat 80 common diseases and conditions, including eczema, acne, thrush, flu, asthma, hay fever, mastitis, canker sores, gingivitis, and conjunctivitis
• Details the correct dosages and applications of colloidal silver, including the proper “parts per million” (ppm) for acute treatments and daily use
• Debunks concerns about colloidal silver and argyria, the “blue man” phenomena associated with silver intake
• Looks at the latest scientific studies from UCLA Medical Center, Temple University, and other well-known institutions
Colloidal silver was widely used as a natural antibiotic and antiviral until the mid-20th century when its use was overshadowed by the development of pharmaceutical antibiotics. Now with the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, colloidal silver has reentered the sights of medical researchers, alternative health practitioners, and those looking to take control of their own health.
In this practical guide, the authors explore the many uses and benefits of colloidal silver for boosting immunity, reducing pain and inflammation, and treating more than 80 common diseases and conditions, including eczema, acne, thrush, flu, asthma, hay fever, mastitis, canker sores, gingivitis, and conjunctivitis. Citing scientific studies from UCLA Medical Center, Temple University, and other well-known institutions, they reveal how colloidal silver works against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, including strep, staph, and candida, often in a matter of minutes. They examine how it accelerates the healing of cuts and bruises and how it can also be used to treat our animal companions. They explore its use, with no side effects, in the treatment of diseases of the eyes, skin, mouth, respiratory tract, and digestive tract as well as in the treatment of cancer.
Debunking concerns about colloidal silver and argyria, the “blue man” phenomena associated with silver intake, the authors detail the correct dosages and applications of colloidal silver, including the proper “parts per million” (ppm) concentration for each ailment and for daily use. They explain what to look for when purchasing colloidal silver as well as how to make it at home. They also explore the long history of silver in folk medicine, including its use by Hildegard von Bingen, and its use in homeopathy, crystal healing, anthroposophic medicine, and spagyrics.
Introduction
1 A Brief History of Silver
Silver During the Middle Ages
Modern Science Considers Silver
2 The Geology, Physics, and Extraction of Silver
Silver Ores with a Content of More than 45 Percent Silver
Physical and Chemical Properties of Silver
A Brief History of Silver Mining
The Process of Mining Silver
3 Scientific Evidence for the Medicinal Use of Silver
The Oligodynamic Effect
The Physiology of Silver
Clinical Studies
Stem Cell Research
4 Making Colloidal Silver
Silver Colloids and How They Work
Methods for Making Colloidal Silver
Water Quality
Quality Criteria for Colloidal Silver
Colored Solutions of Colloidal Silver
5 Using Colloidal Silver
Determining Dosage and Methods of Administration
Achieving Complementary Effects
Storage and Shelf Life
Risks, Limitations, and Side Effects
Conditions and Their Treatments
Digestive Disorders • Eye Ailments • Mouth and Respiratory Ailments • Skin Conditions • Systemic Illnesses • Urogenital Conditions • Other Conditions
Treating Animals with Colloidal Silver
6 The Use of Silver in Mineral Crystal Healing
The Mineralogical Profile of Silver
Processes of Silver Formation
Chemical Mineral Class
The Crystal System
Qualities
Silver for Spiritual Evolution
Instructions for Making a Silver Mineral Essence
7 Using Silver in Other Healing Modalities
Silver in Homeopathy
Silver in Anthroposophic Medicine
Silver in Alchemy
Silver in Technology
Appendix 1
Colloidal Silver Q & A
Appendix 2
Sources of Error when Taking Colloidal Silver
Appendix 3
Excerpts from the Literature on Using Silver
Resources
References
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index