The human body is an amazing machine, capable of self-regulation and internal healing. Plus, it is loaded with natural ways to prevent sickness and disease. Eating a healthy diet full of fresh fruits, veggies, healthy fat, and proteins gives the body great fuel to work with. There are a few additional ways to supercharge your immune system, and this powerful silver solution is one of them. Colloidal silver has long been used to fight the growth of bacteria and unwanted microorganisms — even the simple practice of dropping a silver coin into a jug of milk to prevent it from spoiling. Similarly, silver particles can be used to disinfect unsafe drinking water. It was used in antibiotic medications prior to the 1940s when modern drugs became patented and popularized.
What is colloidal silver?
Colloidal silver is simply distilled water with nanoparticles of silver added. It is created by placing strips of pure elemental silver into the water and applying a small electric current. The silver releases tiny particles into the water. This mixture can then be consumed, inhaled, used topically, or as a suppository.
Colloidal silver benefits
Silver is naturally found in small amounts in soil and food, and when used in a concentrated solution, it has many health benefits.
Give your immune system a boost with colloidal silver
Many people swear by colloidal silver’s ability to fight the common cold and the flu. The metal disarms a wide range of disease-causing microorganisms and encourages the healing of inflamed tissues. It’s no surprise that hospitals use catheters and dressings that are impregnated with silver to prevent infection.
Many viruses fear colloidal silver
Several serious viruses can be warded off by colloidal silver, including HIV, pneumonia, herpes, shingles, hepatitis, and warts. This is particularly exciting because modern medicine has no solution for viruses.
Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic
The most celebrated use of colloidal silver is as a natural antibiotic. One researcher documented that over 650 different disease-causing microorganisms could be destroyed within a short period of time thanks to exposure to tiny amounts of silver. More recent research has shown that it is even able to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
The reason colloidal silver is so effective against bacteria is that it destroys important enzymes that protect pathogens from oxidation. It is even able to specifically seek out bad bacteria because its electric charge attracts the negatively charged bacteria.
For this application, colloidal silver can be consumed in an eyedropper, used in a neti pot, or sprayed directly into the nose.
Colloidal silver works wonders on skin
Colloidal silver can be used to stimulate the healing of skin conditions, wounds, and infections. Try putting one or two drops into the eyes to treat pinkeye, apply two to five drops directly onto skin conditions and injuries, or use as a rinse for gum disease. Other conditions that can be helped include ringworm, thrush, psoriasis, and eczema.
Colloidal silver is an infection fighter
Since colloidal silver can destroy so many different types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, it is very effective against ear infections, which can be caused by unidentified microorganisms. Similarly, sinus infections caused by either bacteria or viruses can benefit from the inhalation of a colloidal silver spray. This may also help fight allergies and asthma. In addition, colloidal silver can be used on fungal infections. It can be applied directly to affected nails, or consumed orally with a spoonful of aloe vera, to fight candida yeast overgrowth.
Ease digestive distress with colloidal silver
Colloidal silver is perfect for gastrointestinal conditions such as traveler’s diarrhea or food poisoning. For this purpose, most experts recommend swallowing a teaspoon of colloidal silver a few times a day.
Types of colloidal silver
There are three types of colloidal silver, which are considered beneficial in varying degrees. Ionic silver is the least expensive to produce and only contains silver ions, not actual nanoparticles. Silver protein contains larger silver particles suspended in gelatin and water.
These cheaper varieties are not considered as effective as true colloidal silver, which does not contain any additives and is labeled with a definite measurement of silver nanoparticles in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or parts per million (ppm). Experts recommend choosing a brand that contains ten parts per million and has the smallest possible particle size.
How to use colloidal silver safely
Many mainstream sources have popularized the notion that colloidal silver is dangerous. Natural health experts maintain that discounting its effectiveness is a way to protect the patents and profit interests of the pharmaceutical industry.
A few cases of severe side effects have been noted — prolonged use of large amounts of a crudely produced colloidal silver can result in a strange and rare condition called argyria, where the skin turns blue. Colloidal silver can also interact with prescription medications and occasionally cause allergic reactions.
This is why it’s important to purchase high-quality colloidal silver and use only small amounts for a limited length of time. Holistic physician Dr. Josh Axe recommends using just one to two drops for most applications, or a maximum of 10 drops in some cases. Daily use should never extend past 14 days.
Popular natural health expert Sarah Ballantyne maintains that colloidal silver should not be swallowed, but rather should only be applied topically, or at most, used for gargling. Others suggest that the digestive system can be bypassed by nebulizing and inhaling colloidal silver, which can be achieved using a small spray bottle. This method allows the tiny silver particles to enter the lungs and go directly into the bloodstream.
You can also use colloidal silver gel and take a good whiff
If you don’t have a nebulizer, it is recommended that you use a colloidal silver gel and rub it on the inside of your nose and towards the nasal cavity. After this, inhale quickly through your nose to activate the gel. Another way to encourage the silver particles to enter the bloodstream directly is to hold the liquid in the mouth and allow the ultra-thin tissues in the cheeks and gums to absorb the colloids. The safety of taking oral colloidal silver is a contested issue. Before you consider using colloidal silver, remember to consult a trusted practitioner to ensure that your personal situation and health are taken into account.
Are you ready to take prevention and immune-boosting to the next level?
-The Backyard Vitality Team
