The best quality colloidal silver is produced by the electro-colloidal or non-chemical method. This process creates a truly homogeneous solution of super-fine silver particles, around 0.005 - 0.015 microns in diameter, that are suspended in water without the need of a chemical stabilizer, dye, or any other ingredient.
Electro colloidal silver is produced through electrolysis, when an electrical current is passed through an electrolyte containing two silver electrodes. Many people are now using a simple silver colloidal generator to produce large quantities of colloidal silver at home.
In a colloidal silver generator water always acts as the electrolyte. The amount of action shown by the water during the process depends on three things: the type of water, any additives, such as salt, added to the mixture and the strength of the current being passed through the electrolyte.
When using tap, filtered or mineral water in the process, cloudy white streams will quickly begin emanating from the silver rods. This is not, as is often believed, colloidal silver being formed, but a result of impurities in the water. Salt introduces chloride ions into the water which react with the silver to form silver chloride.
The high levels of activity seen are also due to the increased levels of conductivity in the water. Indeed, until recently, a number of practitioners advocated adding salt to the water to increase its conductivity and thus reduce the time taken to complete the process.
However, a high reaction speed will create large particles of silver, thereby reducing their rate of absorption into the body. Pure distilled water is therefore the preferred electrolyte.
When using distilled water no visible reaction is noticed at first, although an electrolysis reaction begins, and electrons start moving between the two rods as soon as they are introduced.
This is due to the very low semiconductor quality of distilled water that only allows for a small movement of electrons between both rods. It is this movement of electrons between the silver rods that sinters off the silver into the water; therefore, the lower conductivity slows the reaction. This is ideal, as keeping the reaction speed to the bare minimum produces only the smallest particles of silver.
As the process continues a small discoloration will be seen on both rods. On the negative rod, neutral silver, that is silver that has no charge, will begin to form. On the positive rod a dark brown substance may begin to form.
This is silver oxide, and while harmless, large flakes are an undesired addition to the final product. To reduce this, only the highest quality pure silver wire should be used. Near the end of the process small bubbles will begin rising from the negative rod, this is a simple and harmless hydrogen gas.
At the end of the process an ultra fine silver cloud solution begins to peel off the positive rod, as soon as the solution around the rods is mildly cloudy, the process is finished.
Care should be taken not to overrun, as if left running, the brown silver oxide will begin to form in greater quantities and could contaminate the final product. There is also a point in the process when the speed of the reaction begins to produce large particles. For this reason timing and purity are vital elements in the process.
The color of the final product should be clear or a very light yellow, anything else is a clear sign of impurities or large particles in the solution. Great care should be taken if using a basic silver colloidal generator to avoid overrunning, and it is recommended to use one of the newer models with an automatic shut down feature.
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The particle size of colloidal silver is important for two main reasons: Firstly, smaller particles are more likely to be absorbed by the body in a useable form. To be effective, colloidal silver particles should be small enough to be absorbed under the tongue and through lung tissue. Secondly, the size of the particle has a direct effect on its surface area.
The particle surface area of a colloid is the key factor in determining its effectiveness. The greater the surface area of colloids exposed to the areas of interest; the more effectively the particle will interact with its environment. The surface area of colloidal particles actually increases as the particle size decreases.
For example, if the amount of silver in a silver dollar was rendered into 1nm particles, the surface area would be equal to 4.115 million times the surface area of the original dollar. So it becomes clear the smaller the particle size and the larger the quantity of the silver colloids, the greater the surface area will be and the more effective the treatment will become.
To ensure that particle size is controlled, a great deal of care must be taken when using a colloidal silver generator. The electric current passing through the liquid must be kept at low voltage in order to adequately sinter the silver from the electrified source. As the voltage becomes too high, greater amounts of silver are stripped from the source too quickly. The process speeds up, and as the process speeds up, the particle size increases.
Distilled water helps keep the electrical current low as it acts as a fairly good insulator, and has a fairly strong resistance to electron flow. However, as the silver particles and ions start to accumulate, the resistance of the water decreases. The reason for this is as follows. As the silver is stripped away during the process, it becomes ionized and dissolves into the water.
To become ionized simply means to take on an electrical charge. As the ions dissolve into the water, the water becomes more and more conductive, the current then increases, and the whole process speeds up.
Some of the ions are able to attach themselves to each other, and by doing so, cease to be ionized. As the current increases and the process speeds up, the silver particles are stripped from the electrodes in greater numbers.
The particles become larger and are able to attract more and more ions. Once clumped together, as they no longer carry an electrical charge, they are effectively just pieces of silver floating in the liquid. The process will continue accelerating until the particles become too large to remain in suspension and fall from the liquid as sediment.
If your colloidal silver generator has a fixed voltage, this can be a problem and the timing of the process becomes crucial to both the size of the silver particles and their concentration within the batch.
There are a number of techniques that can be used to prevent large silver particles from forming. If the mixture is stirred, it will disperse the ions, preventing them from coming together. Some new colloidal silver generators come with a mechanical or magnetic stirrer which will keep the problem under control. Alternatively, the use of a wooden spoon to agitate the mixture at regular intervals can be employed.
Thermal heating or bubbling carbon dioxide through the mixture have also been used to keep the ions apart. These methods both come with drawbacks however. Heating the water too much can in itself lead to increased particle size. While any apparatus used to introduce the carbon dioxide could inadvertently introduce dust particles or gasses from the tubing or pump.
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Colloidal silver and how it works.
True colloidal silver is formed by microscopic silver particles being suspended in, commonly, distilled water by a small electrical charge. It is available to buy from many natural health stores in liquid or spray form. Alternatively, it can be produced easily and cost effectively at home using a colloidal silver generator.
The microscopic colloidal particles are able to pass quickly through the digestive system and into the blood stream. Once a level of colloidal silver is established in the body, it has been shown to greatly strengthen the immune system, prevent infections and act as a powerful natural antibiotic.
If any single celled pathogen, such as a virus, fungus or bacterium, then tries to enter the same space occupied by the silver colloid particles, its oxygen metabolism enzyme quickly becomes disabled. The pathogen then suffocates and dies within minutes and may be safely removed from the body.
How colloidal silver benefits the liver
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It secretes more than 4,000 enzymes, protects the body from infection and removes toxins from the blood stream which can then be exhumed from the body.
Good liver function is, therefore, vital to the general wellbeing of the body. Inflammation, or hepatitis, can lead to a weakened immune system, the onset of a number of diseases and numerous adverse effects on the functions of other organs in the body.
Colloidal silver has also been shown to kill bacteria and viruses that cause liver disease. Regular consumption, usually one teaspoon a day is recommended, can strengthen the body’s defenses and prevent infection. While in the event of the liver becoming infected, it is recommended that the dosage is increased to around 3 tablespoons a day until the infection is brought under control.
Colloidal silver and Hepatitis C
One of the leading causes of liver disease is the HCV or Hepatitis C virus. This virus causes inflammation of the liver, restricts proper liver function, and if left untreated can cause severe and permanent liver damage. Hepatitis in the liver can also lead to cirrhosis and is a one of the primary causes of liver cancer.
Current treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection consists of taking specialist anti viral medications peginterferon and ribavirin. However, these drugs have been shown to have strong adverse effects on the body, along with being prohibitively expensive for the patient.
Many natural healers are advocating the anti-viral properties of Silver colloidal as an alternative means to control the symptoms associated with Hepatitis C.
While there is still no known cure, and as yet have been no extensive medical trials on the use of colloidal silver in the treatment of hepatitis C, there is strong anecdotal evidence to show the viral count in chronic patients may be reduced dramatically by regular colloidal silver usage.
Many patients have experienced significant reductions in their viral count, and tell of being alleviated of symptoms and feeling better than they have done in years.
One researcher found that a 21 day treatment of ½ oz. colloidal silver, taken on the hour 8 times per day, along with proper nutrition, detoxifying efforts and abstinence from alcohol, can reduce viral loads from half a million viral particles to less than a hundred in as little as three weeks.
Although there is strong evidence to show colloidal silver is effective in combating liver disease, it should be noted that extensive drug testing has yet to be done. If you suspect hepatitis C infection, or any other form of liver disease, full medical testing should be carried out and specialist medical advice sought.
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Colloidal silver has been marketed as something akin to a magic potion by organizations that specialize in the field of alternative medicine. They see it as an effective antibacterial supplement which is superior to modern day antibiotics. The one problem supporters of colloidal silver face is the fact that medical evidence does not support their lofty claims. Of course, accusations have been thrown around by those in favour of colloidal silver including suggestions that medical evidence which dismisses it was collected by those who have a vested interest in antibiotics.
It has even been suggested that the amount of profit made by companies who manufacture synthetic drugs and doctors who prescribe them is a good enough motive to ignore alternative medicine. Companies who sell colloidal silver suggest that their product is easy to digest and is able to fight bacteria in a way synthetic drugs cannot.
Explaining Silver
There are dozens of different dietary supplements containing silver. It can be confusing to a consumer because there is colloidal silver, ionic silver and silver proteins amongst other forms of the metal within these supplements. This can make it difficult for customers to figure out what their supplement does for them.
Yet silver is quite easy to understand. It has positively or negatively charged ions with three different positive charges. Only the singly charged ion is stable in the majority of solutions. Colloidal silver normally comes in the form of uncharged silver particles combined with positively charged ions which are suspended in solutions such as ionized water or saline. Most companies use vague labels which do not distinguish between the different forms of silver. Labelling a product “silver proteins” helps no one because it could be any combination of silver ions. Consumption of colloidal silver leads to silver ions being released in the body but no one knows at what rate this occurs.
Good or Bad Bacteria?
Companies that market colloidal silver suggest that its main benefits include fighting bad bacteria. Various experiments have found that silver particles enter the body and become attached to bacteria cells. The silver also stops bacteria from creating new protection which makes them even more open to attack from antimicrobial agents. Effectively, bacteria are unable to resist colloidal silver and become stronger which happens when synthetic drugs are used too often on a patient.
However, a large hole appears in the colloidal silver theory. There is no evidence to suggest that the silver particles only attack harmful forms of bacteria. This means colloidal silver is capable of killing good bacteria just as easily as harmful strains. As this news damages the claims of colloidal silver companies, they skip the issue entirely or come up with vague solutions such as consuming live culture yoghurt one hour after taking colloidal silver. Apparently, this should create good bacteria in your system once more.
The Side Effects of Colloidal Silver
An extremely rare condition known as Argyria is caused by overexposure to silver. It would appear that an extreme overdose of colloidal silver is required for this to happen however. It has also been suggested that high quality silver is excreted from the body thus avoiding excess amounts of silver remaining in the body. These silver deposits are what cause Argyria and the resultant grey skin colouring. Laboratory tests on rats have also revealed that reduced liver function is another effect of colloidal silver if too much is consumed.
It would seem that colloidal silver is more toxic than magic and should be avoided until clearer scientific evidence is found. Certainly, sensational claims relating to colloidal silver including its ability to cure cancer need to be ignored. All available research suggests that colloidal silver may have antibacterial properties but there is no way of knowing how effective it is. There is also the possibility that it will kill good bacteria which will quickly lead to ill health.
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Colloidal silver has seen a revival in its use after over half a century of being ignored in favour of modern antibiotics. Its usage is possible thanks to colloidal chemistry which converts metals and minerals into sub-microscopic particles that can be used by the human body’s cells. Particles which are suspended without dissolving are called colloids. Colloidal silver works by attracting dead and sick cells into the bloodstream. The body then destroys these harmful and useless cells, improving the body’s immune system. Those who market colloidal silver also suggest that these silver particles nourish the body.
Colloidal Silver and Bacteria
The use of silver to fight bacteria is a process which is thousands of years old. Its use became popularized in the 19th century when it became apparent that silver was effective when dealing with certain infectious diseases. Electricity allowed scientists to convert silver into colloids which could then be entered into the human body. It is claimed that silver ions act as enzyme inhibitors and stop micro-organisms from oxidizing.
Pathogens like fungi and viruses are also destroyed which improves the immune system’s ability to remove waste from the body. While opponents of colloidal silver suggest that its ability to kill bacteria is overstated, proponents claim to have conducted research which shows that this form of silver can kill more than 600 pathogens in comparison to the handful that normal antibiotics can defeat.
Colloidal Silver vs. Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic antibiotics replaced colloidal silver as a means of fighting bacteria. For decades, these laboratory made drugs have been prescribed by doctors to ward off infections. However, overuse of synthetic antibiotics can adversely affect the human body because bacteria has the ability to resist such treatments over time.
A report from Atlanta’s Centre for Disease Control in 2000 showed that more than 70,000 people had died in the United States because synthetic drugs were ineffective when treating patient’s infections. This was solely due to the fact that the bacteria had successfully built up an immunity to these types of antibiotics. Such manmade drugs are now held responsible for the advent of super bugs such as MRSA. Colloidal silver is alleged to have the ability to kill bacteria that synthetic drugs cannot because the bacteria is unable to form an immunity.
Silver Sensationalism
It should be noted that some of the more sensational claims about the properties of colloidal silver should be discounted. Suggestions that it can fight serious and life threatening illnesses such as cancer are not accompanied by scientific evidence. Another thing to note is that silver does not constitute one of the body’s essential minerals. Therefore, adverts which claim that it is important to use colloidal silver to avoid silver deficiency are wide of the mark.
External Uses
It is also said that colloidal silver is useful when applied externally. For example, men can apply it to their face after shaving in order to heal cuts and ease the pain of razor burn. Colloidal silver is also deemed to have positive effects on the skin when applied. Everyone’s face has numerous impurities which may be eliminated by the silver. Colloidal silver is often used to treat acne and it can also be used to stop the skin from peeling after experiencing sunburn.
Dosage
Colloidal silver can be purchased in strengths of 50ppm (parts per million) and 500ppm. The 50ppm dosage should be used when using it externally against eye infections or when putting it on the skin to treat acne and small cuts. The 500ppm dosage should only be used when combating internal infections. The silver should be kept in a cool, dark place and kept in a dark, glass bottle. It is suggested that four doses a day should be taken for the greatest benefit.
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Many people have heard about the positive advantages found within a colloidal silver solution. But few people realize just how effective this treatment option really is. Colloidal silver is a collection of silver particles which have been suspended in a liquid. Nano sized—these silver particles are really tiny and can be applied for different human use. There are many health benefits to using colloidal silver. For instance, silver is used in hospitals for the medical treatment of people who have suffered by burns. By using colloidal silver, the growth of scar tissue can be prevented. This is because of its proven ability to stimulate the regeneration of human cells in the skin.
Colloidal silver can also be used as an anti-bacterium, anti-fungal or anti-viral agent. It effectively kills harmful bacteria and viruses when applied. Colloidal silver is able to achieve this because of its ability to kill organisms via a chemical process known as catalytic oxidation. When exposed to colloidal silver, harmful bacteria in the affected are killed while viruses which require important proteins and enzymes for their effective function have these striped or disabled by the actions of silver. Today, many hospitals provide silver infused bandages in order to give extra protection.
As well as these, colloidal silver can also be used in the protection of your respiratory system. It is no secret that the air around is filled with many harmful pathogens and viruses. Sometimes these viruses are inhaled and make their way to our respiratory system where they eventually get absorbed into our circulatory system.
Breathing silver solutions easily addresses this. From the inhalation of colloidal silver, the lungs of people are provided with added fortification against the many pathogens that make their way in. Breathing colloidal system is also the most effective way of delivering the beneficial properties to the body. Once it is inhaled, solver is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream which carries it all round the body. This is much faster than the digestive system which would have required that the silver solution first be digested by the body.
Colloidal silver dosage varies depending on its use. It is recommended that people refrain from exceeding 2 tablespoons as a daily maintenance dose. If silver is being inhaled, then 5-12 inhalations should be done daily.
Although there are some who have fears about the possible toxic effect of silver, these fears are unnecessary. Countless research has proven that in low quantities the effects of silver particles are completely healthy.
If you plan on regularly using colloidal silver then you should consider the benefits of making your own. Being able to produce your own colloidal silver will allow you to cut down on how much you spend every month. You also will no longer have to worry about going through the tedious motion of ordering your silver solution every week. With a colloidal silver generator, all the silver that you need can be made from the comfort of your home at no added cost.
It is however important that you choose a colloidal silver generator that is truly effective. Well prepared colloidal silver solutions can last for longer than a year if properly stored. You should therefore ensure that your solutions are kept in polarized bottles. This will prevent them from being degraded by the harmful actions of UV rays. The use of plastic bottles is also not recommended for long term storage as these might easily affect the silver content. However, if you do decide to opt with this means of storage you should choose containers that are made up of PET, HDPE or PETE plastic.
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