Why is it that for
the best information on the healing and infection-fighting benefits of silver,
you have to find it in the foreign press?
And why is it
that, generally speaking, you can’t find anything but negative information on
silver in the American press?
It seems that in
the U.S., the medical authorities in the FDA, AMA, CDC and other medical
agencies and organizations want to keep a tight lock on positive information
about the many healing benefits of silver – this, even though new medical
studies over the past ten years have documented those benefits beyond any
shadow of a doubt.
Here’s the story
you won’t hear in the American press…
Hi, Steve Barwick here, for The Silver Edge…
The British press is often far more open
to discussing the healing benefits of silver than the American press.
Here are some excerpts from an
interesting news article that appeared in the UK Daily
Mail back in February 2010, which was titled, “Shining Secret that Makes
Silver Precious for Your Health”:
“Before the discovery of antibiotics, surgeons used to stitch
wounds with thread woven with silver as they believed it helped to prevent
infection. Meanwhile, bandages were
laced with silver in the First World War, as it was thought to help save lives.
And they were right. As shown in more
than a thousand medical studies, silver has powerful antiseptic and
wound-healing properties.”
The article went on to state:
“'Research has shown that silver is a powerful antimicrobial
agent that is non-irritating and non-toxic,' says Valerie Edwards Jones,
professor of microbiology at Manchester Metropolitan University.
'Recent studies have shown that silver can kill up to 650
species of pathogenic microbes. 'The metal consists of thousands of tiny silver
ions,' she says. 'These prevent bacteria, viruses and fungi from spreading by
entering the cell and deactivating proteins. The microbes cannot reproduce and
die, so the spread of infection is prevented.'
There has been a resurgence of medical interest in silver,
according to Prof Edwards Jones, because it effectively kills antibiotic
resistant bacteria such as MRSA.”
The article even discussed silver’s ability to aid in wound
healing, burn healing, infection prevention, and suppression of inflammation in
skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis:
“Silver
is also emerging as an effective tool for the treatment of skin conditions,
burns and wounds.
'Silver
dressings are now widely used to aid wound healing. In the treatment of burns,
where there is a high risk of irritation and infection, it has been very
successful,' says Prof Edwards Jones.
'Silver
could also combat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis - topical cream
containing one per cent silver can suppress the kind of inflammation found in
these allergic skin conditions.'”
The article further discussed silver’s use as an underarm
deodorant (i.e., “Silver ions kill underarm bacteria responsible for causing
bad odor and are non-irritating”), as well as in foot care (i.e., “Doctors at
Great Ormond Street Hospital developed socks containing silver to combat
infection and blistering in a foot disease called epidermolysis bullosa”).
It also discussed silver’s use as an antibacterial hand wash…in
plasters (i.e., wound dressings like patches and poultices) to “reduce the risk
of infection and speed healing”)…and as an antibacterial spray for skin wounds.
Finally, the UK Daily
Mail article also mentioned that silver is being studied by orthodox
medicine for internal usage, stating that, “…silver may also one day be used as an internal antibiotic. In a study at the University of Texas, silver
particles killed 100 per cent of the HIV virus within three hours. It also
killed the flu virus as well as the antibiotic resistant superbug, MRSA.”
Strictly Verboten
Of course, here in the U.S., making such statements is generally
verboten. In fact, one of the most common claims you’ll
hear from the anti-colloidal silver crowd in the U.S. is “There are no clinical studies on the use of colloidal silver.”
But of course, when the medical community studies
antimicrobial silver, they generally don’t call it research into “colloidal
silver.” After all, colloidal silver is
a nutritional supplement. Instead, they
call it research into “nanosilver” or “silver nanoparticles.” And they study it for use as a drug, and not a nutritional
supplement.
So the claim that there are no clinical studies is
disingenuous. There are no clinical
studies on silver’s use as a nutritional
supplement, because the big drug companies don’t want to do any. They want people using prescription
antibiotic drugs, and not safe, natural and relatively inexpensive colloidal
silver. But there are a plethora of clinical
studies – ranging from lab studies to animal studies – for the use of silver as
a “drug.” (See over 100 clinical studies
documenting the antimicrobial qualities of silver, here.)
More Great Quotes
From the British
Press
In a more recent article
in the UK Daily Mail, titled
“Alternative Cures for Sunburn and Bed-Wetting,” health reporter Susan Clark
was quoted as saying:
'If
your child has been sun burned, spray the affected area with colloidal silver
to promote rapid tissue healing.”
The article went on to state:
“A
colloid is a substance that consists of ultra-fine particles suspended in a
different medium (in this case, water). The particles are so small that colloidal
silver is completely safe to use both internally and externally.
Although
nobody knows exactly how it works, the most accepted theory is that it disables
the enzymes which many forms of bacteria, fungi and viruses need for their own
metabolism and survival.
While
most antibiotics disinfect only about half a dozen germs, silver has been
reported to disinfect well over 600 different strains. Even better, infections
which can become resistant to antibiotics cannot develop the same defense
against silver, making it an excellent alternative to antibiotics too.”
In an older Daily Mail news article titled “Silver’s As Good As Gold,” the newspaper once again wrote about colloidal silver in a very positive light, stating:
“A
solution containing silver could soon become as highly prized as the metal
itself - for its antibacterial qualities.
Colloidal
silver, a solution of the metal suspended in water, kills virtually all
bacteria, viruses or fungi - even if exposed to only minute traces of it.
Research
has shown that it is effective on more than 650 disease organisms. Most
antibiotics kill only about six.
Colloidal
silver has been known for centuries to kill germs and was favoured by the
ancient Greeks and Romans.
Earlier
this century it was used by doctors to treat septicaemia, whooping cough,
cystitis and shingles. But when antibiotics were discovered, clinical uses for
silver were discarded and it is only recently that its benefits are being
rediscovered.
Available
from most health shops, it can also be applied externally to skin conditions
such as acne, eczema and ringworm, as well as to burns, cuts and grazes.”
Once again, the British press celebrates the use of colloidal silver, whereas in the U.S. news
media you rarely read anything but negative articles on the subject, such as the
Consumer Reports article from several years ago in
which the popular magazine referred to colloidal silver (with no evidence at
all, mind you) as “one of the 12 nutritional supplements you need to avoid at
all costs.”
Even the venerable BBC (i.e., British Broadcasting Company) weighed
in with positive comments on the medicinal properties of silver in one of their
“Smart Planet” episodes on April 18, 2012, stating:
"The medicinal properties of silver has been known since at least the
times of Hippocrates, the Ancient Greek "father of medicine", and
rely on its toxic effects on pathogens, including bacteria and fungi. Silver
ions kill pathogens by binding to proteins in their cells, making silver
compounds ideal for use in antiseptics and wound dressings.
Nanoparticles
of silver are even woven into socks and other clothing to reduce bacterial and
fungal growth – and the odours that arise. Silver is also used in heart valves
and catheters, and researchers are now investigating silver's potential in
killing cancer cells...says Alan Lansdown, an expert in medicinal uses for
silver at Imperial College London. "There aren't really any effective
and safe replacements for silver, except synthetic antibiotics."
And going back to the UK Daily
Mail, we find this fascinating statement from their June 23, 2013 edition,
in an article titled “Silver Really Could Be the New Weapon Against Superbugs”:
"A
new study from Boston University revealed that adding silver to antibiotics
enhanced the drugs' abilities to fight off lethal infections in mice.
...Through their tests, the team showed that just a small amount of silver made E. coli bacteria between 10 and 1,000 times more sensitive to commonly prescribed antibiotics, such as penicillin.
...Most importantly, the researchers showed that silver helped the antibiotic tetracycline fight a previously resilient strain of E. coli. This signified that the combination of silver and antibiotics could be used to re-sensitize antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
'Overall, what we show is that small amounts of silver, non-toxic levels, can be used in conjunction with commonly used antibiotics to treat persistent infection and to treat bio-film based infections, which are problematic for medical implants,' Collins said.'”
...Through their tests, the team showed that just a small amount of silver made E. coli bacteria between 10 and 1,000 times more sensitive to commonly prescribed antibiotics, such as penicillin.
...Most importantly, the researchers showed that silver helped the antibiotic tetracycline fight a previously resilient strain of E. coli. This signified that the combination of silver and antibiotics could be used to re-sensitize antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
'Overall, what we show is that small amounts of silver, non-toxic levels, can be used in conjunction with commonly used antibiotics to treat persistent infection and to treat bio-film based infections, which are problematic for medical implants,' Collins said.'”
Works
Against Cancer, Too!
In a February 2012 article, the UK Daily Mail wrote about new research into silver as a cancer
treatment. Their article, titled “Silver
Bullet for Cancer: Metal Can Kill Some
Tumors Better than Chemotherapy with Fewer Side Effects,” stated:
“Silver can kill some cancers as
effectively as chemotherapy and with potentially fewer side effects, new
research claims. Scientists say that old wives tales about the
precious metal being a ‘silver bullet’ to beat the Big C could be true.
The metal already has a wide
range of medicinal uses and is a common antiseptic, antibiotic and means of
purifying water in the third world. And British researchers now say that silver
compounds are as effective at killing certain cancer cells as a leading
chemotherapy drug, but with potentially far fewer side-effects…
…The [researchers] compared it
to Cisplatin, currently used to treat a wide variety of cancers, but known to
have harsh side effects including nausea, vomiting and even kidney damage.
Silver is used already in everyday products such as deodorant with no known
side-effects, and could make for a potentially cheaper alternative to
platinum-based Cisplatin…
…Researchers from the University
of Leeds conducted lab tests which exposed breast and colon cancer cells to
various silver-based chemicals over a six day period. Results, published in
journal Dalton Transactions, showed that these silver-compounds were ‘as
effective as Cisplatin’ at killing cancer with potentially fewer side effects.
While the team
are still unsure about how exactly silver battles cancer, they think its
effectiveness may be caused by the structure surrounding silver atoms, known as
its ligand. They think this may help release the silver ion into cells when it
enters the body, killing any cancer.”
Kills Viruses
And in October 2010,
the British Telegraph stated, in an article titled “Bacteria Turned into
Silver Bullet to Combat Flu”:
“Scientists have discovered that they can attach tiny studs of
silver onto the surface of otherwise harmless bacteria, giving them the ability
to destroy viruses.
They have tested the silver-impregnated bacteria against
norovirus, which causes winter vomiting outbreaks, and found that they leave the
virus unable to cause infections.
The researchers now believe the same technique could help to
combat other viruses, including influenza and those responsible for causing the
common cold.
Professor Willy Verstraete, a microbiologist from the University
of Ghent, Belgium, unveiled the findings at a meeting of the Society for
Applied Microbiology in London last week.
He said: ‘We are using silver nanoparticles, which are extremely
small but give a large amount of surface area as they can clump around the
virus, increasing the inhibiting effect.’
Dr Michael Dempsey, a biologist at Manchester Metropolitan
University who has studied the effects of silver nanoparticles on
microorganisms, said: ‘A nanoparticle contains around 15,000 atoms of
silver according to some recent research from China on how they work…This means
a high concentration of silver atoms come into contact with the micro-organism,
punch a hole in its wall and destroy it.’"
Obliterates Acne
And in a November
2014 article in the UK Daily Mail,
titled “Woman Left Suicidal by Acne So Bad She Was Mistaken for a Burns Victim
Now Has Clear Skin and Is Engaged - Thanks To a Cream Containing SILVER,” we
read:
“Every
night, Liene Berzina would lie awake in agony from the red and swollen spots
covering her entire face. She was suffering from acne that not only made her
face sore and blistered, but feeling so repulsive and depressed that she felt
suicidal.
Her skin condition
had left her feeling she had nothing to live for - having lost her job and her
boyfriend over it…
Now, however, thanks to a cream containing
silver, her skin has improved dramatically - and she can finally look forward
to her wedding next year.
…‘At one stage my
acne was so bad that the spots were blistering and eventually the skin on my
chin fell off leaving me with an open sore. ‘I was becoming more and more
depressed about the state of my skin. ‘I was angry every day. I was dreading it
every time I left the house, going to the shop…A social life was out of the
question.’
She said: ‘When I was at my worst, you have a dream when you wake up with normal skin. Now I’m living the dream – my skin is normal and my life has completely changed. ‘I have six years worth of scarring, but I’m happy to be left with my battle scars. I didn’t ever care about perfect skin, I just wanted to be normal. Now I’m back to normal.’”
The Daily Mail
article went on to discuss the silver cream used by the woman with severe acne,
as well as silver’s profound antimicrobial properties, stating:
“Silver
Serum contains anti-microbial silver, a well known anti-bacterial agent.
Silver
is used in by the NHS in some medical dressing for treating infected skin
ulcers.
It
is also used by NASA for keeping water supplies for crew members free from
bacteria while in space.
Manufacturers
claim Silver Serum works on acne by destroying ‘bad’ acne-causing bacteria.
However it also preserves ‘good’ skin bacteria that helps keep skin strong and
fights infection, they say.”
Of course, there are plenty of silver-based skin creams and
gels sold in the U.S. that contain therapeutic levels of silver (see Germ-Busting
Colloidal Silver Gels and Creams) for topical use. But the American press won’t report on it
like the British press does.
The American press also won’t report on the fact that plain
old liquid colloidal silver found in most health food stores works just as well
as the creams and gels for topical issues such as healing infections, acne,
cuts, burns, bites, and more. Plus,
liquid colloidal silver can also be orally ingested to help the body fight off
stomach infections, colds, flu and even more serious infections, as well (see A Colloidal Silver Primer and What
In the World Is Colloidal Silver Used For?).
Indeed, the bottom line is that most Americans don’t know a
thing about the healing and infection-fighting qualities of safe, natural
colloidal silver – whether in liquid form or gel -- because the American press
won’t cover the story. Critics believe
this is largely due to the underlying bias held by the American press against
natural health products, which is a direct result of their dependency upon
pharmaceutical company advertising.
Make Your Own Colloidal Silver for Pennies
Colloidal
silver can be purchased at just about any local health food store, or through a
number of online sources including Amazon.com.
However, it’s quite literally one of the most expensive and
heavily marked-up nutritional supplements in existence.
Health food store owners, for example, often charge as much
as $20-$30 for a tiny four-ounce bottle. Yet the cost to manufacture
four ounces of colloidal silver is about 12 cents. Yes, I said twelve
cents.
Of course, people are willing to pay through the nose for
colloidal silver, since it’s safe and natural, and works so well against bacteria,
viruses and even fungus.
But thankfully, there’s no need to pay such exorbitant
prices for colloidal silver, when you can make your own, quickly and easily, in
the comfort and privacy of your own home, for about 36 cents a quart.
Yes, you can make it yourself for its actual cost, and altogether skip the sky-high mark-ups charged by health food stores!
Yes, you can make it yourself for its actual cost, and altogether skip the sky-high mark-ups charged by health food stores!
If you’re interested in learning how to make your own
high-quality colloidal silver at home, for about 36 cents a quart,
here are some additional short articles you might want to take a look at:
Meanwhile, I’ll be back next week with another insightful article on
colloidal silver….
Yours for the safe, sane and responsible
use of colloidal silver,
Steve Barwick, author
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual
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