Showing posts with label clinical studies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clinical studies. Show all posts

Friday, February 1, 2013

Making and Using Colloidal Silver -- the Best (FREE) Sources of Information on the Internet

The internet is awash with information on colloidal silver -- much of it misleading, some of it downright dangerous.

Here are some reliable sources of information that will give you a great education on making and using colloidal silver.

You can go through it all at your own pace.  And best of all, it's absolutely FREE! 

Hi, Steve Barwick here, for www.TheSilverEdge.com...

Over the past 10 years I’ve worked diligently to assemble one of the most comprehensive online “libraries” of FREE information on making and using colloidal silver in existence.

Why?

Because there’s so much bad information out there (and some outright dangerous information) that I wanted colloidal silver users to have resources they could rely upon for good, solid, sound information on colloidal silver and its usage.

So keep a copy of this report handy, for anytime you need information on making or using colloidal silver. 

And be sure to share this report with your friends, family members and loved ones who might also be interested in learning more about the powerful infection-fighting qualities of colloidal silver!
In this FREE 30-page report, you’ll learn how to calculate your maximum daily safe dosage of colloidal silver, based on your body weight and the ppm of the colloidal silver you're using.  

Plus, you’ll learn about safety issues such as avoiding argyria and using colloidal silver rationally and responsibly. 

You’ll learn why colloidal silver has one of the best toxicological profiles of any nutritional supplement, yet is so controversial. 

Your FREE report will arrive by email as a PDF file attachment. A link will also be included for easy online download if needed. 

To obtain your free 30-page Colloidal Silver Safe Dosage Report, just click the link above.


The Colloidal Silver Secrets Community on Facebook is the largest and most dynamic colloidal silver community on the internet.  It’s based upon the enthusiastic advocacy of the responsible use of colloidal silver -- the world's most powerful natural antibiotic! 

Join with me and over 4,200 other colloidal silver users as we share our favorite colloidal silver success stories…discuss the numerous ways we use colloidal silver…post questions and answers about colloidal silver…and share the latest and most up-to-date information about making and using colloidal silver! 

If you’re already a member of Facebook, just click the link above to visit the community, and then click “Like” in order to instantly become a member! 

If you’re not yet a member of Facebook, just go to Facebook.com and join.  Then you can click the above link at become a member of the Colloidal Silver Secrets Community.

60 Clinical Studies and White Papers on Colloidal Silver and It's Infection-Fighting Qualities

This is the place to come when people challenge you to show them proof of colloidal silver’s powerful infection-fighting qualities and other healing attributes. 

You’ll find over 60 bona-fide clinical studies and White Papers demonstrating colloidal silver’s effectiveness against pathogens such as viruses, fungi and bacteria…its effectiveness against antibiotic-resistant pathogens…its safety and favorable toxicology…its 110 year history of medical usage…

Plus…its powerful antitumor properties…its unusual anti-blood clotting properties…its powerful healing effects on human cells and wounds…its use in the NASA space station…its use in lung disease…its use in purifying contaminated drinking water…its use in infected wounds…and much, much more! 

Truly the largest cache of clinical studies and reports on colloidal silver on the entire internet!  Just click on the above link to visit and browse through this powerful resource!

Over 100 In-Depth Articles on Making and Using Colloidal Silver

For your convenience, on this web page I’ve cached every single article on making and using colloidal silver I’ve ever written. 

You’ll find articles on colloidal silver and food poisoning…colloidal silver and colds and flu…colloidal silver and pets…using colloidal silver to treat MRSA…using colloidal silver to avoid hospital-acquired infections… colloidal silver and fibromyalgia…colloidal silver and false claims by the media and the FDA…the 12 most unusual uses for colloidal silver…using colloidal silver for infected teeth and gums…

Plus…Dr. Oz and colloidal silver…colloidal silver and diabetes…using colloidal silver with a nebulizer…colloidal silver safety…best brands of colloidal silver…colloidal silver and pregnancy…

…And much, much more!  Just click the above link to go to this huge online cache of in-depth articles about making and using colloidal silver!

What the Experts Say About Colloidal Silver (Hundreds of Quotes)

On this web page, I’ve documented literally hundreds of quotes from bona-fide medical, scientific and clinical research experts who have actually done the research and studied the science behind colloidal silver, and have even successfully used colloidal silver and other silver-based substances in their practices. 

You’ll learn what some of the most prominent medical, science and clinical research experts in the world today have to say about colloidal silver and its profound effectiveness against infection and disease. 

This is the page you’ll want to come to when your friends or family send you some quote from a skeptics website calling colloidal silver “snake oil” or “quackery.” 

Don’t let the propaganda campaign emanating from Big Pharma fool you.  There’s tons of reliable information on the safety and effectiveness of colloidal silver, and this web page contains the choicest of quotes from the experts who have done the work and know what they’re talking about. 

Just click the link above to see what the real experts have to say about colloidal silver.

I started this website of genuine, first-person experiences with colloidal silver in order to document exactly how colloidal silver users are curing an unbelievable variety of infections and disease conditions through nutritional supplementation with colloidal silver. 

You’ll learn dozens and dozens of powerful and effective ways to use colloidal silver – many of which you’ve likely never even thought of before. 

In fact, you’ll get specific colloidal silver dosage information and usage instructions – straight from experienced users -- for specific diseases such as MRSA infections, herpes infections, sore throats, eye infections, prostate infections, skin cancer, Candida yeast infections, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome…

Plus…infected cuts and burns, Poison Ivy, Swine Flu, sinus infections, infected boils, earaches, pet infections, viral infections, upper respiratory infections, low energy levels, diarrhea, allergies, infected abscesses, gum disease, tinnitus, arthritis, Pink Eye, facial rash, infected teeth and root canals, colitis, mononucleosis, toenail fungus, athlete’s foot,

Also…bad breath, body odors, so-called “incurable” cancers such as renal carcinoma and others, urinary tract infections, catheter and Indiana Pouch infections, canker sores, insomnia, depression, dandruff, psoriasis, infectious peritonitis, antibiotic-resistant pneumonia, and yes, way more than I could list in such a short report as this!

And you’ll not only learn what conditions colloidal silver has successfully been used on, but exactly how it was used, i.e., the specific amounts used, the concentration used, how long it was used for, and much more helpful and eye-opening information! 

Just click the link above to go to the Colloidal Silver Success Stories website!

Newspaper headlines around the world are now ablaze with warnings from the health authorities regarding the rapid spread of the deadly flesh-eating MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) and a number of other drug-resistant “super pathogens“ that are now steadily moving into the general population. 

I started this website to document beyond any shadow of a doubt that colloidal silver is the world’s most effective natural cure for these drug-resistant diseases and the infectious microorganisms behind them. 

Just click the link above to learn what Big Pharma and the medical bureaucrats simply don’t want you to know about the powerful healing qualities of colloidal silver! 


While there's no argument that colloidal silver is the world’s most powerful natural antibacterial and antifungal agent, the ability of colloidal silver to protect against viral pathogens has, until recently, not been fully embraced by the medical community.

Fortunately, startling new medical research reveals that silver may well be your #1 defense against viruses as well. And older, little-known clinical research I’ve brought to light on this website corroborates the new research!

Just click the link above to learn what the medical evidence demonstrates about colloidal silver and viruses, and why this vital information is so critical to understand in this era of deadly viral pathogens!

This is my latest project and I’m happy to say we’ve finally finished shooting some 13 videos that will be up on this web page soon. 

At present time there are four short videos on making and using colloidal silver, for your viewing pleasure! 

But be sure to check back for the latest videos, which will be posted over the coming weeks!

Have you ever wanted to know more about making and using colloidal silver, but didn’t know who to ask? 

Here’s my “Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Making and Using Colloidal Silver” report, in a simple question-and-answer format. 

You’ll learn how colloidal silver is made…what “ppm” means (many people think they know, but have it all wrong)…what kind of container to make your colloidal silver in…what kind of water to use (and what kind you should NEVER use)…how long your pure silver rods will last (and how to tell when they’re ready to be replaced)…

Plus…where to get new silver rods when you need them… how to properly store your homemade colloidal silver so it lasts for months or even years without losing potency (hint:  NEVER refrigerate; and never store near this particular kitchen appliance)…

And…where to find inexpensive containers for using colloidal silver (such as nasal spray bottles, eye dropper bottles, pump spray bottles, and more)…the simplest way to tell if there are actual silver particles suspended in your homemade colloidal silver solution…how much colloidal silver should a person take each day…and much, much more! 

Just click on the link above to gain an education in making and using colloidal silver that 99% of the population simply will never know!


People who are interested in colloidal silver and its usage might also want to subscribe to my FREE weekly Colloidal Silver Secrets ezine, which brings you the latest news and information on making and using colloidal silver.

You’ll learn about the latest colloidal silver breakthroughs…in-depth first-hand accounts of successful usage of colloidal silver for serious illnesses and disease…the latest medical studies on colloidal silver, and what they mean to you...

Plus…news on disease outbreaks and how to use colloidal silver against them…the latest attacks on colloidal silver by Big Pharma and the medical bureaucrats, and how to fight back…and much, much more! 

Again, just click the link above to sign up to receive my FREE weekly Colloidal Silver Secrets Ezine, and within a short time you’ll be in the top 1% of people who truly know and understand colloidal silver and its usage!

I’ve Been a Busy Boy!

For over a decade I’ve dedicated my life to digging out this information and bringing it to light, so you and thousands of other colloidal silver users can have access to it.

Little by little I’ve researched, compiled, written, edited and posted this extraordinary cache of information on colloidal silver and its usage. 

And I can honestly say that taken together, the above-described information represents the single-most comprehensive and reliable database of information on colloidal silver and its usage anywhere today. 

Of course, as you know, the medical bureaucrats do not like this information to be widely available. 

So be sure to share the links above with your friends, family members or loved ones who may be interested in colloidal silver.  Or, simply forward a copy of this ezine to them while it’s still fresh on your mind.

Meanwhile, I’ll be back next week with another great article on colloidal silver

Yours for the safe, sane and responsible use of colloidal silver,


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Important Note and Disclaimer:  The contents of this Ezine have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  Information conveyed herein is from sources deemed to be accurate and reliable, but no guarantee can be made in regards to the accuracy and reliability thereof.  The author, Steve Barwick, is a natural health journalist with over 30 years of experience writing professionally about natural health topics.  He is not a doctor.  Therefore, nothing stated in this Ezine should be construed as prescriptive in nature, nor is any part of this Ezine meant to be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.  Nothing reported herein is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  The author is simply reporting in journalistic fashion what he has learned during the past 17 years of journalistic research into colloidal silver and its usage.  Therefore, the information and data presented should be considered for informational purposes only, and approached with caution.  Readers should verify for themselves, and to their own satisfaction, from other knowledgeable sources such as their doctor, the accuracy and reliability of all reports, ideas, conclusions, comments and opinions stated herein.  All important health care decisions should be made under the guidance and direction of a legitimate, knowledgeable and experienced health care professional.  Readers are solely responsible for their choices.  The author and publisher disclaim responsibility and/or liability for any loss or hardship that may be incurred as a result of the use or application of any information included in this Ezine. 

Copyright 2013 | Life & Health Research Group, LLC | PO Box 1239 | Peoria AZ 85380-1239 | All rights reserved




Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Clinical Studies Demonstrate the Safety and Effectiveness of Colloidal Silver


For years the naysayers have claimed there’s no modern clinical evidence for the safety or effectiveness of colloidal silver and other forms of antimicrobial silver.  Even the FDA makes this spurious claim. 

But the truth is, clinical studies on the safety and effectiveness of numerous forms of antimicrobial silver – including colloidal silver -- are abundant.  You just have to know where to look.  And thankfully, the internet makes it easy to find these supposedly non-existent studies, and share them with others.

Here’s the inside scoop on the myriad of studies demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of antimicrobial silver.   

Hi, Steve Barwick here, for www.TheSilverEdge.com...

Years ago, when I was very young man first starting out as a natural health journalist, I asked one of my editors how to handle it when skeptical readers wrote back claiming there’s no evidence for the safety or effectiveness of nutritional supplements.

My editor lowered his head slightly, looked me square in the eyes and said, “You stuff their throats with footnotes.” 

That sounded awfully crude at the time.  But it didn’t take me long to catch on.  What my editor was alluding to was the fact that there’s plenty of bona-fide clinical evidence available for nutritional supplements. 

And when skeptical readers balk at your claims, simply direct them to the evidence and let it speak for itself.

Colloidal Silver:
Clinical Studies and Reports

That’s one reason I’ve spent the last three years compiling clinical studies, white papers and reports on the safety and effectiveness of colloidal silver and other forms of antimicrobial silver. 

Now, when skeptics challenge me with questions like “Where’s the proof of silver’s safety and effectiveness?” I simply refer them to the Clinical Studies and Reports page on TheSilverEdge.com web site.

There, they’ll find over 60 clinical studies, white papers and reports on antimicrobial silver from top medical, research and scientific sources. 

Of course, I don’t think such a treasure trove of clinical studies and reports are going to change the minds of hardened skeptics. 

After all, most of them have an underlying agenda anyway. And the only thing served by “stuffing their throats with footnotes” is to send them packing with their little tails between their legs. 

But every once in a while a skeptic will get back to me and say something like “I really had no idea there was such a large body of clinical work on antimicrobial silver until I saw all of the studies on your web site.  Thank you for letting me know.”

And frankly, that makes it all worthwhile.  

7 New Clinical Studies and Reports

Below you’ll find seven of the latest clinical studies I’ve posted to the Clinical Studies and Reports page at TheSilverEdge.com over the past few weeks alone. 

If you want to read any of the actual studies, just click the link in the paragraph above, and you can scroll through the brief synopses of all 60-plus studies until you find the specific studies you’re most interested in, and then open up the PDF file. 

Or, click on any of the headlines directly below to read the specific study being discussed. 

Here, for example, is a study, demonstrating that a typical ionic colloidal silver product similar to those found in most health food stores is not in the least bit toxic to human cells: 

Skeptics continuously claim colloidal silver and other forms of antimicrobial silver are toxic to human cells. 

In fact, hardly a week goes by that I don’t see this claim being made by medical doctors and their bureaucratic counterparts, or by environmentalists, so-called “quackbusters” and other notorious naysayers.

So in this in vitro clinical study conducted in June 2007 at The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Copenhagen University, the researcher set out to discover whether or not a specific brand of colloidal silver known as Ionosil (i.e., Sweden's leading brand of colloidal silver) is toxic to human cells.

The researcher compared the effects of Ionosil to atomic gold and silver quantum clusters on human cells, looking for cytotoxicity (i.e. cell damage), inflammation and DNA damage.  

And guess what?  The colloidal silver demonstrated zero toxicity…zero DNA damage…and zero inflammation! 

Amazing, isn’t it? 

In short, the science demonstrates precisely what colloidal silver users have known for decades, i.e., colloidal silver has a superb toxicological safety profile. 

Which is to say, when used correctly it’s no more toxic than any other natural mineral supplement on the face of the earth! 

Naysayers and skeptics also continuously claim that colloidal silver and other forms of antimicrobial silver are toxic to little critters in the environment.

In this study, researchers tested mice and guinea pigs using a staggering 5,000 ppm colloidal silver nanoparticles (i.e., extremely tiny particles of colloidal silver).

The researchers were looking to see if the colloidal silver caused acute oral toxicity, eye irritation, corrosion or dermal toxicity.

But after 24, 48 and 72 hours of exposure to these super-high levels of antimicrobial silver, blood chemistry analysis and other tests showed no differences in any of the parameters examined.

In other words, there were no significant differences in the health and well-being of the mice and guinea pigs treated with 5,000 ppm colloidal silver, versus the mice and guinea pigs that were not treated with colloidal silver.

According to the researchers “There was neither any gross lesion nor histopathological change observed in various organs.” In other words, there was no significant organ or tissue damage from these wildly excessive levels of colloidal silver. 

The researchers also concluded that colloidal silver nanoparticles administered orally or topically to the little animals at a whopping 5,000 ppm appear to be relatively safe. 

When you consider that most people are considerably larger than mice and guinea pigs (at least, I am), but tend to use colloidal silver in comparatively very low concentrations of only 10 to 20 ppm, you can understand the significance of this very important new study!


In this 2011 study, researchers demonstrate that colloidal silver nanoparticles not only have a profound antifungal effect on two forms of Candida yeast, but are also effective in destroying the biofilms produced by these fungal pathogens.

Biofilms, of course, allow pathogens to adhere to cell walls inside the body and form colonies that are largely protected from the human immune system as well as from any natural predators such as your body’s beneficial bacteria.  You can think of a biofilms as a fortified castle for microbes.

Indeed, in many cases biofilms are what stymie modern prescription drug-based therapies from actually getting to the pathogen, because the drugs can’t penetrate the biofilm barrier.

Thankfully, colloidal silver nanoparticles seem to have no problem whatsoever busting through these protective fungal biofilms to get at the disease-causing pathogens!

Is antimicrobial silver effective against viruses? 

The above study is a clinical review from the science journal Molecules.  In it, researchers review a number of studies demonstrating the potent antiviral effects of silver nanoparticles. 

Indeed, as the review points out, a growing number of in vitro studies have found antimicrobial silver to be effective against HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus, respiratory syncytial virus and even monkey pox virus.  

The study concludes that silver and other metal nanoparticles “may provide opportunity to develop novel antiviral therapies with lower levels of resistance compared to conventional antiviral drugs.” 

Gee…ya think? 

Eye disease can be debilitating.  But silver nanoparticles are being discovered to have profound therapeutic properties in certain diseases of the eyes that can result in visual impairment or even irreversible blindness.

This clinical study review shows that silver nanoparticles may play a successful role in reversing pathological retinal angiogenesis, one of the most feared complications among diseases of the retina.

According to the study authors, "Recent findings made by us on therapeutic applications of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against VEGF induced retinal endothelial cells, elucidates the effectual inhibitory activities of AgNPs over the downstream signaling pathways (Src and AKT/PI3K) leading to retinal angiogenesis."

In plain English, that means antimicrobial silver stops the progression of the eye disease dead in its tracks.  The researchers concluded that present clinical research "consequently affirms the futuristic application of silver nanoparticles as a boon to ocular therapies." 

Well, considering the fact that I’m getting to that age where my eyes don’t work quite as well as they used to, I certainly look forward to these new silver-based eye therapies! 

Meanwhile, I just spray a tiny bit of colloidal silver into my eyes each morning with a glass pump spray bottle with a fine mist head on it, and guess what?  No more itchy, scratchy eyes, and no more of those painful sties.  Sweet! 

In this animal study using mice, the researchers investigated the wound-healing properties of silver nanoparticles and found that “rapid healing and improved cosmetic appearance occur in a dose-dependent manner.”

In other words, the wounded mice treated with silver nanoparticles not only healed more quickly than the controls, but the scarring was significantly improved also.  And the more silver nanoparticles used, the better the healing turned out!

The researchers stated, “…through quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry, and proteomic studies, we showed that silver nanoparticles exert positive effects through their antimicrobial properties, reduction in wound inflammation, and modulation of fibrogenic cytokines.”

In other words, the silver nanoparticles prevented infection in the wounds, and reduced inflammation by decreasing negative aspects of the healing process. 

The researchers conclude:  “These results have given insight into the actions of silver and have provided a novel therapeutic direction for wound treatment in clinical practice."

Well, that’s nice. Very nice. 

But of course, the wound healing properties of colloidal silver have been known all of the way back to the late 1800’s when medical practitioners found that surgical wounds closed up with sutures made of fine silver wire tended to heal much faster than normal sutures.  What’s more, the surgical wounds failed to become infected. 

So it’s good to see modern medical researchers finally catching up with the past!

Here's an interesting clinical study demonstrating the effectiveness of antimicrobial silver against the pathogen most commonly responsible for toenail fungus. According to the study authors:

"Spherical silver nanoparticles (nano-Ag) were synthesized and their antifungal effects on fungal pathogens of the skin were investigated.

Nano-Ag showed potent activity against clinical isolates and ATCC strains of Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida species."

Of course, for decades women have been using oral doses of colloidal silver to heal vaginal Candida yeast infections

And numerous colloidal silver users attest to the fact that colloidal silver obliterates topical yeast infections such as toenail fungus and athlete’s foot, as well. 

So, once again, it’s nice to see modern science catching up with the past!

Many More Studies

Of course, there are many more clinical studies, medical reports and White Papers available on the Clinical Studies and Reports page on The Silver Edge website – over five dozen, all told. 

And I have many more to post over the weeks and months directly ahead, so please stay tuned! Meanwhile, I urge you to check out the available studies for yourself by clicking the above link. 

And whenever someone tells you “There’s no proof for the safety or effectiveness of colloidal silver,” just smile politely, and email them the above link. 

Of course, you’ll probably never hear from them again, because by nature most skeptics can’t admit they’re wrong.  But hey, that’s okay.  At least you did your part and showed them the science (aka, “stuffed their throats with footnotes”).

Finally, if you’d like to learn more about the phenomenal infection-fighting, immune-boosting and wound healing benefits of colloidal silver, and see why an estimated 10 million people throughout North America now use colloidal silver regularly, just click the link!

I’ll be back next week with another great article.  In the meantime, I remain…

Yours for the safe, sane and responsible use of colloidal silver,


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Important Note and Disclaimer:  The contents of this Ezine have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  Information conveyed herein is from sources deemed to be accurate and reliable, but no guarantee can be made in regards to the accuracy and reliability thereof.  The author, Steve Barwick, is a natural health journalist with over 30 years of experience writing professionally about natural health topics.  He is not a doctor.  Therefore, nothing stated in this Ezine should be construed as prescriptive in nature, nor is any part of this Ezine meant to be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.  Nothing reported herein is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  The author is simply reporting in journalistic fashion what he has learned during the past 17 years of journalistic research into colloidal silver and its usage.  Therefore, the information and data presented should be considered for informational purposes only, and approached with caution.  Readers should verify for themselves, and to their own satisfaction, from other knowledgeable sources such as their doctor, the accuracy and reliability of all reports, ideas, conclusions, comments and opinions stated herein.  All important health care decisions should be made under the guidance and direction of a legitimate, knowledgeable and experienced health care professional.  Readers are solely responsible for their choices.  The author and publisher disclaim responsibility or liability for any loss or hardship that may be incurred as a result of the use or application of any information included in this Ezine.

Copyright 2012 | Life & Health Research Group, LLC | PO Box 1239 | Peoria AZ 85380-1239 | All rights reserved