The Best Ways To Get The Benefits Colloidal Silver Can Offer

By Olivia Cross


These days there are so many claims about fantastic health benefits of various products that ti can be difficult to figure out what might be useful to you. In terms of benefits colloidal silver has a long list too. The difference with this natural product is that it has a long history of proven use to back up the claims.

It seems that using silver for its healing properties fell out of fashion a while ago but with interest in natural health increasing again many people have started using it. For centuries it was used as an anti-bacterial both internally and externally. In the American Civil War soldiers wounds were dressed with bandages containing silver. It was widely observed that open wounds would not become infected if silver was applied.

Research has demonstrated that silver can destroy enzymes which bacteria need in order to multiply. This means that it stops infection completely and prevents re-lapse. Some have found it to be effective even against modern superbugs such as MRSA. These have developed as anti bacterial products sometimes only kill the weaker bacteria, leaving the more virulent ones to thrive.

Colloidal silver is easy to take and comes in liquid form. It is actually a preparation of purified, ionized water with microscopic silver articles suspended in it. The particles are invisible to the naked eye. The liquid can be used internally or externally to kill harmful germs and bacteria. To get an idea of the best dose fro a particular problem there are lots of websites with instructions from people who have used it and from therapists.

The most obvious uses are for bacterial infections such as colds or in wounds. Most drug stores sell band aids which contain silver and dressings are also available. To ingest it, add a few drops to a glass of water. For an ear infection, for example, it is possible to ingest a little and then put some directly into the ear.

Water borne parasites are thought to be treatable using silver an it is used in many water filtration systems. Many medicines available for parasites also cause damage to the gut and so silver is preferable as it wont cause lasting damage. This makes it a useful addition to a travelling medical kit.

The best documented side effect is called argyria which is a build up of the metal in the body and causes discoloration of the skin and eyes. It is classified as a cosmetic condition. Users should be aware that the body has no need for silver, it is not a dietary requirement and is not used by the body. Ingestion should always be done according to the advice of therapists and manufacturers.

For centuries silver was used as an antiseptic to treat a wide variety of ailments but then it fell out of favor when anti bacterial products were invented. These days it is rising in popularity again as people seek natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals. It can be used to treat bacterial infections, colds, influenza, parasites and has even been used by some to fight cancer & AIDS.




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