This week, we want to discuss the health benefits of using colloidal silver. Colloidal silver is used to treat infections both topically as well as internally. It is best known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Check out this week's tasty recipes and our office updates. Enjoy!
 

Colloidal Silver Uses

Topical

Silver is effective in wound care as well as treating burns, periodontitis etc. Colloidal silver benefits many skins conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It’s soothing to scrapes and even repairs tissue damage from burns.

Colloidal silver can be used topically to treat ringworm as it is a potent anti-fungal. Ringworm is caused by a fungus that lives on the top layer of the skin and presents as round, scaly patches. It is contagious and spread by skin contact and by contaminated materials.

Pink eye and other eye infections can be treated with colloidal silver. When applied on the infected area, the tiny silver nanoparticles are attracted to the infected cells electromagnetically. These infected cells are then eliminated through the bloodstream. 

Colloidal silver is often used as a nasal spray to treat nasal infections. You can add a few drops of silver into your nasal wash solution, or tilt your head back and apply a few drops of silver into each nostril. 

Internal

Antibacterial

When taken orally, colloidal silver is absorbed through the digestive tract into the bloodstream, and is then transported throughout the body. Colloidal silver has been found to be effective in controlling antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Unlike modern prescription antibiotics, colloidal silver doesn’t create resistance or immunity in the organisms that it kills. 

Recent research indicates that hidden infections could be a cause of respiratory inflammation associated with common allergies and asthma. You can take colloidal silver orally to fight these infections and reduce allergy symptoms.  

Antiviral

Colloidal silver is an anti-viral. It is often used in treating HIV/AIDS, herpes, shingles and other viruses. It has been found to reduce the activity of the HIV virus in AIDS patients. Research is also being conducted to address the benefits of colloidal silver and Hepatitis C. 

Anti-inflammatory

Colloidal silver is also a fantastic anti-inflammatory remedy. It has been found to reduce systemic swelling, increase the rate of healing, and promote cellular recovery. 
 

How does Colloidal Silver Work?

Research is ongoing to understand why colloidal silver is as effective as it is. It is generally understood that silver nanoparticles are toxic to pathogens. They bind to the wall of the pathogen changing the surface chemistry and in many cases, killing it. 

A 2013 study examined the effect of silver nanoparticles against a variety of microorganisms. The researchers found significant effect against common disease-causing bacteria. We've linked this study below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24432559

Researchers from around the world are currently testing silver nanoparticles for dental use. Below is a study which found that silver helped prevent infection during root canals. 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25269666

Colloidal silver is usually made from silver salts, although the structure of silver salts is entirely different from colloidal silver. Silver salts are generally far more toxic to bacteria than colloidal silver. The problem is that silver salts are also far more toxic to the human body as well. Silver salt solution reacts with oxygen in the air when exposed to light, creating precipitates. In contrast, colloidal silver is stable and is without precipitates. Silver salts have positive charge in water. This allows the silver salts to bind to proteins causing DNA damage, and disrupts the respiratory processes in bacteria.

Use colloidal silver under the direction of Dr. P. Even though colloidal silver is entirely safe for consumption, because a fraction of colloidal silver may come from silver salt, over-consumption of colloidal silver can cause toxicity at very high doses. We have included a link below to a high-quality colloidal silver that he uses and recommends.