Researchers Prove Nanosilver Kills Toenail Fungus (Dermatophyte Fungus)

Fungal infections of the nails (i.e., toenails, fingernails) are some of the most stubborn and problematic of all infections, usually requiring months of treatment with costly and potentially toxic antifungal drugs that can cause liver damage and other serious side effects.

Thankfully, researchers have demonstrated that safe, natural antimicrobial silver is powerfully effective against the dermatophyte fungi behind nail fungus.  Two different studies – one published in 2008 and one in 2011 – have demonstrated this to be true. 

Of course, natural health advocates have known for years that colloidal silver is highly effective against numerous forms of pathogenic fungi, including toenail fungus.  Here’s the straight scoop you won’t find anywhere else…

Hi, Steve Barwick here, for The Silver Edge…

In this clinical study published by the 2011 International Conference on Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, researchers examined the effects of silver nanoparticles on the dermatophyte fungi Trichophyton rubrum, which causes nail fungus.

The study is titled “Antifungal Effects of Silver Nanoparticle alone and with Combination of Antifungal Drug on Dermatophyte Pathogen Trichophyton Rubrum.”  And as its authors wrote:

“The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of silver nanoparticles alone and in combination with the anti-fungal drugs Fluconazole and Geriseofulvin on dermatophyte pathogen T.rubrum.”

What were the results of this study? 

The study authors found that “the growth of T. rubrum was inhibited at concentration of 10 µg/ml silver nanoparticles alone.” (That's 10 ppm.)

The study authors also found that the antifungal activity of the drugs Flocunazole (aka Diflucan) and Geriseofulvin (aka Gris-PEG) were “increased in the presence of silver nanoparticles.”

In other words, silver nanoparticles worked fine, alone, against the nail fungus.  And when the silver nanoparticles were combined with popular prescription antifungal drugs, the effectiveness of the drugs was appreciably increased.

Powerful Antifungal Agent

Of course, silver has been known for decades to be a powerful antifungal agent, ever since Dr. Robert O. Becker conducted his studies on the antifungal qualities of silver ions back in the 1970s (see one such study by Dr. Becker, here).

And modern researchers have repeatedly confirmed silver’s astonishing effectiveness against fungal pathogens; for example, see the 2010 study “The Silver Nanoparticle:  a New Model for Antifungal Agents” at this link.

But the study on dermatophyte fungus above is only the second one I’m aware of to be conducted on pathogenic nail fungi.

The other study I’m aware of that looked at silver’s powerful effects against dermatophytes was titled “Antifungal Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Dermatophytes,” and it was published in the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology back in August, 2008. 

In that study, researchers also documented silver nanoparticles to be highly effective against both dermatophytes (nail fungus) and Candida yeast species of fungus.  You can view a copy of the study, here.

Learn More

The bottom line is that older research, as well as modern-day research, has clearly demonstrated that colloidal silver is highly effective against nail fungus, as well as other pathogenic fungi such as Candida yeast.

Of course, colloidal silver users have known for years that silver is one of nature’s most powerfully effective antifungal agents.  As reader Nancy S. from Topeka, KS recently wrote:

“My 25 yr old daughter had been treating a foot fungus with many different over-the-counter products, with no luck in clearing up the fungus.

She had suffered with the pain and itching for almost a month. I encouraged her to dab on some silver water. She did and immediately the itching stopped.

I sent her home with a small bottle. The next day she called me....she had applied it several times that day. The pain was gone and the deep redness had changed to a pale pink. In 3 days after first application.....fungus was gone!!

I am no longer skeptical about it.”

Here are some additional informational resources you’re sure to find helpful on using colloidal silver to heal fungal infections:

• For a well-documented overview of just how powerful silver is against fungal pathogens, see my previous article, Silver Beats Fungal Infections Fast. 

• And if you’d like to learn exactly how people are now using colloidal silver to cure their own toenail fungus, see the article Beat Toenail Fungus With Colloidal Silver.

• If you’re tired of paying greedy health food stores $20 to $30 for a tiny, four-ounce bottle of colloidal silver, it’s important to know that you can make your own high-quality, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral colloidal silver, for less than 36 cents an ounce, with a new Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator from The Silver Edge, at this link.

• To learn how truly simple it is to operate your new Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator and make your own high-quality colloidal silver for less than 36 cents a quart, click here.

• To save a whopping $100 on a new Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator, click here. 

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,

Steve Barwick, author
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual

Helpful Links:

FREE Colloidal Silver Safe Dosage Report

Colloidal Silver Secrets Group on Facebook

Make Your Own Colloidal Silver for Pennies

.999 Pure Silver Wire for Making Colloidal Silver

Subscribe to the Colloidal Silver Secrets Ezine

Videos on Making and Using Colloidal Silver

Real-Life Colloidal Silver Success Stories

Colloidal Silver Update (News & Views)

The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual

The Colloidal Silver Secrets Video

Colloidal Silver Cures MRSA

Colloidal Silver Kills Viruses

Colloidal Silver Secrets blog

Meet Steve Barwick

                                                                                                                                                  

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 2015 | Life & Health Research Group, LLC | PO Box 1239 | Peoria AZ 85380-1239 | All rights reserved.

Colloidal Silver Beats Fungal Infections Fast

I’m frequently asked if there’s any clinical evidence that colloidal silver is helpful at eradicating stubborn fungal infections. 

The answer is a great, big “YES!” 

There’s plenty of clinical evidence for the effectiveness of colloidal silver against fungal pathogens.  And lots of anecdotal evidence for it, as well. 

Here’s what you need to know…

Hi, Steve Barwick here, for TheSilverEdge.com…

Fungal infections are some of the hardest infections to get rid of, often requiring weeks or even months of treatment with harsh antifungal drugs known to cause liver damage and other side effects. 

But colloidal silver is VERY effective against fungal pathogens.  And when used properly it has none of the potentially serious side effects of the prescription antifungal drugs.   

Numerous Clinical Studies

Indeed, numerous clinical studies going back to the 1970’s have demonstrated the profound effectiveness of colloidal silver against a wide variety of fungal pathogens.  For example:

·       Antifungal Properties of Electrically Generated Metallic Ions

At the above link you can read the classic, 1976 clinical study by Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D. and colleagues, who demonstrated that electrically generated silver ions at less than 2 ppm concentration have greater fungicidal properties than much more concentrated silver compounds such as silver sulfadiazine and silver nitrate. 

Dr. Becker and his colleagues concluded, “All (fungal) organisms were inhibited by a silver concentration of 4.7 ug/ml or less, and the fungicidal concentration of silver was as low as 1.9 ug/ml.” 

(Editor’s note:  “ug/ml” is the same as ppm).  So some fungal pathogens were inhibited at silver ion concentrations as low as 1.9 ppm, and all fungal organisms tested were inhibited at 4.7 ppm.) 

·       Antifungal Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Dermatophytes

At the above link, you can read a much newer study published in the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnolgy in August, 2008.

This study demonstrated that silver nanoparticles exert “considerable antifungal activity” against Candida albicans (i.e., the cause of Candida yeast infections) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (i.e., the cause of many fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails).

Indeed, the researchers demonstrated that antimicrobial silver was comparable in effectiveness to Amphotericin B, one of the most powerful prescription antifungal drugs.  And the silver was actually superior in effectiveness to the well-known anti-fungal drug fluconazole (i.e., Diflucan). 

This study is further discussed at this link.

·      The Effect of Nano-Silver Liquid Against the White Rot of the Green Onion Caused by Sclerotium cepivorum

In the breakthrough study above, published in the March 2010 issue of the journal Mycobiology, researchers found that colloidal silver handily demolishes Sclerotium cepivorum, a fungi known to infect and destroy crops and other plants.

Indeed, the researchers found that applying varying levels of silver nanoparticles to the roots of green onion plants completely eradicated the fungal infections. The researchers concluded:

“Nano-silver liquid for the prevention of various plant pathogenic fungi is highly recommended to farmers.

Additionally, the use of nano-silver does not cause any harm to human beings, and it is safe for the environment and agricultural products.

In conclusion, we can say that by using nano-silver liquid, environmental pollution and the excessive use of chemical compounds in the field can be reduced.

It is expected that the application of nano-silver at low concentrations will be economic, eco friendly, and decrease farm management costs.”

·      Antifungal Textiles Formed Using Silver Deposition in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

In this 2010 clinical study published in Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance it was demonstrated that embedding antimicrobial silver into fabric such as that used for hospital gowns, medical uniforms and wound dressings gave the fabric demonstrable antifungal properties. 

When the silver-impregnated fabric was tested against fungi such as Candida albicans, researchers noted “measurable zones of inhibition,” whereas untreated fabric produced no such zones of inhibition. 

The researchers concluded that hospital gowns, uniforms and wound dressings treated with antimicrobial silver would have significant antifungal properties.

·      Silver Colloidal Nanoparticles:  Antifungal Effect Against Adhered Cells and Biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata

In the above study, published in 2011 in the journal Biofouling, researchers demonstrated that antimicrobial silver not only has a profound antifungal effect on two forms of Candida yeast fungus, but is also effective in destroying the biofilms produced by these fungal pathogens.

Biofilms allow fungal pathogens to adhere to cell walls and form tiny “fortresses” similar to plaque.  This helps protect the fungal pathogens from antifungal drugs, as well as from the immune system and from any other natural predators in the human body.

So this is an important new study, because in many cases fungal biofilms are what stymie modern drug-based therapies from actually reaching the fungal pathogens.

Thankfully, silver seems to have no problem busting through these fungal biofilms. 

·      Oral Thrush and Dental Stomatitis: Preliminary Research to Determine if Silver Nanoparticles in Mouthwash and Dentures Might Stop These Infections

In a 2012 study published in Letters in Applied Microbiology, researchers looked at the use of different sizes of silver nanoparticles to determine their anti-fungal properties against Candida albicans and Candida glabrata.

The researchers determined that a simple mouthwash containing silver nanoparticles could quite easily resolve stubborn oral fungal infections.

The two yeasts studied are common causes of oral thrush and dental stomatitis (i.e., a painful infection affecting seven out of ten denture wearers). 

Infections like these are particularly difficult to treat because the fungal microorganisms involved form protective biofilms that prevent prescription antifungal drugs from working.

The researchers found that all sizes of silver nanoparticles tested were “equally effective at killing the yeasts.” 

They concluded, “With the emergence of Candida infections which are frequently resistant to the traditional antifungal therapies, there is an increasing need for alternative approaches…

…Silver nanoparticles appear to be a new potential strategy to combat these infections. As the nanoparticles are relatively stable in liquid medium they could be developed into a mouthwash solution in the near future.”

·      In vitro Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Against Ocular Pathogenic Filamentous Fungi

In the above study, published in the Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics in March 2013, researchers focused on determining whether or not silver nanoparticles could be used as an effective treatment for fungal infections of the eyes. 

Fungal keratitis, for example, is emerging as a “major cause of vision loss” in developing nations due largely to the unavailability of effective antifungal drugs.

Over 200 different strains of ocular fungal pathogens were studied – chiefly strains of Fusarium spp., Aspergillus spp., and Alternaria alternate.  Antimicrobial silver was found to be effective against all of them.

According to the study authors, “Susceptibility tests were performed against 216 strains of fungi isolated from patients with fungal keratitis…silver nanoparticles exhibit potent in vitro activity against ocular pathogenic filamentous fungi.”

Anecdotal Evidence

In addition to all of the clinical evidence demonstrating how powerfully effective antimicrobial silver is against pathogenic fungi, there’s also tons of anecdotal evidence for colloidal silver’s profound effectiveness against fungal pathogens. 

Indeed, thousands of colloidal silver users have demonstrated colloidal silver’s effectiveness against fungal infections for themselves, and have documented their accounts.  For example:  

• Toenail Fungus -- Colloidal silver has been demonstrated, anecdotally, to work against toenail fungus.  You can read an article documenting one such case, and explaining in a step-by-step fashion how it was done, here. 

• Athlete’s Foot and Other Topical Fungal Infections -- Colloidal silver has also been demonstrated, anecdotally, to work against athlete’s foot fungus and other topical fungal infections, as well.  Read the real-life anecdotal accounts of successful treatments with colloidal silver here. 

• Valley Fever Fungus -- Colloidal silver has even been demonstrated, anecdotally, to work against the potentially deadly fungus behind Valley Fever, known as Coccidioides, of which there are now an estimated 150,000 cases per year in the U.S.  Learn how others have used colloidal silver against Valley Fever fungal infections here. 

•  Dandruff -- Colloidal silver has also been demonstrated anecdotally to work against the fungus that causes dandruff.  Learn how dandruff sufferers have ended their suffering for good, in the article at this link. 

• Mildew and Mold -- Many people also use colloidal silver around the home as a disinfectant, in order to keep mildew, mold and bacteria at bay.  See the article "20 Top Ways to Use Colloidal Silver Around the House" at this link.   

So silver has long been known by researchers to have profound antifungal properties. And colloidal silver users have documented its often profound effectiveness against fungal infections, anecdotally, as well.

As one reader who battled a stubborn fungal infection of the sinuses for nearly a year recently wrote:

“I finally retired, and moved into a new house…Approximately 8 months to a year after I moved in the house, I had a bad sinus infection which required surgery…

After surgery, I felt better for a few weeks, then about 6 weeks later, the infection was back even worse.

My ENT told me he did not think this was a sinus issue. He said it looked more like a fungus. I asked why I had fungus in my sinus and what caused it? He replied, "It’s caused by breathing mold or mildew.”

He asked if there was mold in my house. I replied that I purchased a new house and it couldn't possibly have mold in it. But I checked the outside of my home and found evidence that did point to the possibility of mold.

Since the house was still under warranty, I requested the developer make appropriate repairs. But he refused to admit anything was wrong with the house.

A culture sent off by my doctor indeed confirmed it was fungus caused by mold. I then hired a contractor to replace all window facings that had mold or rotten spots that could be detected.

What the contractor found was my entire bedroom outside wall was horribly molded. The wafer board had just dissolved inside the wall and I had been breathing it for 2 years by the time it was repaired.

The doctor immediately put me on an aggressive treatment of 3 drugs mixed with saline solution in a nebulizer, plus the strongest antifungal pill he could prescribe to treat fungus. (30 days of the pills cost $3,000.00, my insurance only paid $2500.00. I had to pay the $500.  Per month!)

This treatment went on for about a year, but the fungus was not going away. Meanwhile, my son had been trying to get me to try silver water. I was ready to try something different, so I ordered the generator. I stopped all other treatments and started using the silver water. 

When I went back to my doctor 6 weeks later, I told him what I had done. After doing a scope, he said the lining in my sinus area was showing some signs of improvement, and to keep using the silver water. Four or five months later he released me, saying, “Continue to use silver water.”

I have now gone 7 months without having to see him. I drink 1 ounce of silver water every morning and every night. The silver water saved my life, and it has kept me from catching the flu or stomach bug from people I am around, Thank you, thank you!”

And as another reader recently wrote in to say: 

“We love our new Silver making gizzmo.. love it love it..I have been using it on all kind of things…

…the neatest so far was this:  I made a 6 hour batch of colloidal silver and sprayed enough to just make it wet on some mold that had formed in the earth around a house plant.

All signs of the mold are still gone after 4 days. Before, that mold would have killed the plant.

I'm sure I'll be finding all kinds of uses for it…thanks!”

And as a reader from Littlerock, CA explained:

“I use the colloidal silver for many things.

I'm a farrier and I give it to customers for clearing up thrush [i.e., yeast infections] in horse’s feet. It has controlled chronic thrush infections in a number of horses I treat.

It’s also been successful in treating summer itch which is a fungal infection that horses get in warmer weather.

I also use it myself for athlete’s foot, skin injuries, as a mouth wash, and just about any external injury.”

And as reader Nancy S. from Topeka, KS wrote:

“My 25 yr old daughter had been treating a foot fungus with many different over-the-counter products, with no luck in clearing up the fungus.

She had suffered with the pain and itching for almost a month. I encouraged her to dab on some silver water. She did and immediately the itching stopped.

I sent her home with a small bottle. The next day she called me....she had applied it several times that day. The pain was gone and the deep redness had changed to a pale pink. In 3 days after first application.....fungus was gone!!

I am no longer skeptical about it.”

As you can see, anecdotal accounts of colloidal silver effectiveness against stubborn fungal infections abound.  You can read more accounts of successful colloidal silver usage against fungal, bacterial and viral infections of all kinds at the Colloidal Silver Testimonials page. 

Making Your Own High-Quality Colloidal Silver

If you’d like to know how to make your own high-quality colloidal silver, quickly and easily, in the comfort and privacy of your own home, and for less than 36 cents a quart (compared to health food store prices of $20 to $30 for a tiny, four-ounce bottle), just check out the information at link in this sentence.

Making your own colloidal silver is not only quick and easy and extremely inexpensive, it’s actually better than purchasing over-priced health food store brands.  Here are 7 Good Reasons to Make Your Own Colloidal Silver. 

And here’s a short, 4-step tutorial demonstrating exactly how easy it is to use a home colloidal silver generator like the new Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator from The Silver Edge, to make your own high-quality colloidal silver. 

Colloidal silver not only works astonishingly well on fungal infections, but bacterial and viral infections, too.  As one reader from southern California recently wrote:

“When my new Micro-Particle Colloidal Sivler Generator arrived I was down for the count, having caught some kind of virus.

While my head was plugged up and body aching, I hurriedly created my first batch of Colloidal Silver.

I took 4 ounces the first day and felt 50% better in less than 8 hours! The second, day I again took 4 ounces; incredibly I felt the same overwhelming results.

By the third day, I had risen from my bed and returned to work! The massive amount of energy I now receive from taking an ounce a day has brought new life to this old 53 year old man!

If I had never purchased your video I would never have known about this wonderful elixir.

Thank you so much for your research, newsletters and providing me with the best Colloidal Silver Generator on the planet! I am driving my friends crazy telling them about it!"

You can read more about making your own high-quality colloidal silver by clicking the link in this sentence.

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

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

Steve Barwick, author
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual

Helpful Links:

FREE Colloidal Silver Safe Dosage Report

Colloidal Silver Secrets Group on Facebook

Make Your Own Colloidal Silver for Pennies

.999 Pure Silver Wire for Making Colloidal Silver

Subscribe to the Colloidal Silver Secrets Ezine

Videos on Making and Using Colloidal Silver

Real-Life Colloidal Silver Success Stories

Colloidal Silver Update (News & Views)

The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual

The Colloidal Silver Secrets Video

Colloidal Silver Cures MRSA

Colloidal Silver Kills Viruses

Colloidal Silver Secrets blog

Meet Steve Barwick

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 2014 | Life & Health Research Group, LLC | PO Box 1239 | Peoria AZ 85380-1239 | All rights reserved.

Colloidal Silver for Athlete’s Foot and Other Topical Fungal Infections

Can colloidal silver help with stubborn topical fungal infections such as athlete’s foot? Well, according to these colloidal silver users, it sure can!

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

Topical fungal infections can be quite nasty and very frustrating.

Prescription anti-fungal drugs don’t always work.

And because of the potentially harmful side effects – such as liver damage -- not everybody with a fungal infection wants to use the prescription drugs.

Is there a safe, natural alternative? You bet there is!

Colloidal silver has been demonstrated in clinical studies to literally decimate fungal pathogens, including those that cause athlete’s foot.

In fact, in the recent study described in the article at the link above, colloidal silver even proved to be more effective than some of the most powerful prescription antifungal drugs!

But that shouldn’t be surprising. After all, Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D., known as the father of electrically generated silver ions, demonstrated back in 1976 (in a study titled “Antifungal Properties of Electrically Generated Metallic Silver Ions”)…

…that silver has astonishing anti-fungal properties!

A Practical Method of Killing Athlete’s Foot Using Colloidal Silver!

My good online friend and fellow natural health journalist Tony Isaacs wrote a great article for NaturalNews.com covering seven different natural ways to heal athlete’s foot. One of those ways, of course, included colloidal silver.

Here’s what he said:

“One sure-fire home remedy is to use a combination of apple cider vinegar, water, colloidal silver and moisturizer.

Soak your feet in one part white vinegar and four parts water for 20-30 minutes. Dry your feet and apply colloidal silver over the entire foot, being sure to get in between the toes.

Allow to air dry thoroughly and then apply a good moisturizer, such as the oil found in crushed garlic from the grocery store. Other good choices are tea tree oil, sesame oil and olive oil.

The combination of vinegar and colloidal silver kills the athlete's foot fungus and the moisturizer helps the skin heal.

Repeat the procedure twice daily and your athlete's foot should be gone in a matter of days. To prevent future outbreaks of athlete's foot, repeat the above remedy once each week.

Note: colloidal silver is optional, but it helps speed the remedy and makes it more effective.”

Does It Work?

I’ve heard from many readers that colloidal silver does indeed work wonders for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot. In fact, in many cases, colloidal silver alone was all that was needed!

Here’s a testimonial from the Colloidal Silver Success Stories web site, from a man who uses colloidal silver to cure stubborn fungal infections in horse’s feet:

Colloidal Silver Works for My Athlete’s Foot, As Well as for Fungal Infections On My Horse’s Feet!

“I use the colloidal silver for many things.

I'm a farrier and I give it to customers for clearing up thrush in horse’s feet. It has controlled chronic infections in a number of horses I treat.

It’s been successful in treating summer itch which is a fungal infection that horses get in warmer weather.

I also use it myself for athlete’s foot, skin injuries, as a mouth wash, and just about any external injury.”

-- Philip S., Littlerock, CA

And here’s another testimonial from the Colloidal Silver Success Stories web site, from a woman who tends to get athlete’s foot often during the hot summer months. She wrote:

Cured of Athlete’s Foot By Soaking My Feet In Colloidal Silver!

“I often get athlete’s foot, especially in the summer when it’s hot and I have to wear shoes, for example to work in my flower garden.

I do go without shoes whenever I can or wear sandals. The athlete’s foot seems like it can strike overnight! I will even get blisters between my toes and the itching almost drives me crazy!

But since I have your Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator I can use as much silver as I want at a fraction of the cost.

So when these “attacks” happen, I use a glass 8x8 cake pan and put 2 cups of full strength colloidal silver in it. I then soak both my feet at the same time.

I wear a size 7 shoe and put the pan at an angle in front of me, it being a diamond shape not a square. My big toes are in the top point and my heels in the bottom point. They fit perfectly.

I soak them for at least 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening, after my shower.

Usually the first couple of soaks will relieve the itching, and within 2-3 days the blisters are healing nicely. I use the same silver for 2 soakings and then discard.”

-- J.K., Presque Isle, MI

Here are a couple more short testimonials, also from the Colloidal Silver Success Stories web site:

Colloidal Silver Healed My Athlete’s Foot, Bronchitis and Red Eye!

“My own experience has been phenomenal.

I had bronchitis for about 3 weeks when my Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator arrived. I made a batch and started taking it.

Within two days I didn't have any bronchitis symptoms. I was only taking a teaspoon per day. I was amazed.

It also cleared up my red eye which occasionally happens, as well as my athlete’s foot!”

-- W.E. Quirein

Colloidal Silver Clears Up My Athlete’s Foot Immediately!

“I’m diabetic, which means cuts and scratches in the leg or feet are sometimes difficult to heal.

If I get a scratch or a cut on my legs, I rub colloidal silver up and down where the wound is. The silver heals the wound twice as fast.

I also use the colloidal silver for athlete's foot -- clears it up immediately.

I will not go anywhere without my machine.”

-- Mike T., Challis, ID

Spraying My Athlete’s Foot 3 Times Per Day With Colloidal Silver Healed It!

“I had athlete’s foot. Sprayed colloidal silver on my feet and it went away in a short time. I sprayed generously, 3 times per day.”

-- D.A. Lenz, MN

Colloidal Silver Cured My Boyfriend’s Athlete’s Foot For the First Time In Years!

“My boyfriend has cured his athlete’s foot for the first time in years. He also suffered from bleeding gums, also gone.
This stuff is magic and no wonder the selling of it has been banned in Europe. Why? Because it WORKS! And it can be made for cents by every individual.
This is NOT what the pharmaceutical industry wants. They want us sick and paying them to remain sick.”

-- Lucy J.
I Could Feel The Colloidal Silver Working On My Athlete’s Foot Immediately!

"Hi, I've used colloidal silver for about a year. It's cured my nail fungus, athlete’s foot, swimmers ear.

I've used it for sinus with success and many other problems. I have a generator and wouldn't be without it now.

The nail fungus was only on my big toe to one side. I trimmed that portion off, exposing the nail bed. I soaked my feet in a baking dish full of colloidal silver.

The athlete's foot problem was on the other foot, so it took care of both problems at the same time.

I could feel the colloidal silver working on the fungus toe almost immediately and continued this for about a week and half. It took a while for my nail to grow, now I can wear sandals again."

-- Susan A.

Colloidal Silver Resolves Athlete’s Foot for Postal Carrier!

“I said that I would write back and let you know how things have been going with my new Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator.

I have to say, things are great and I know it’s working. I'm still trying it on different things but it has worked very well on some issues.

… I used it on my feet, since I’ve had athlete’s foot and I'm walking in my shoes all day long six days a week, as I am a postal carrier.

Again, problem was solved. No more itching. And my feet were getting very nasty during that time!”

-- Curt S.

Colloidal Silver Cured My Daughter’s Athlete Foot!

“My 25 yr old daughter had been treating a foot fungus with many different over-the-counter products, with no luck in clearing up the fungus.

She had suffered with the pain and itching for almost a month. I encouraged her to dab on some silver water. She did and immediately the itching stopped.

I sent her home with a small bottle. The next day she called me....she had applied it several times that day. The pain was gone and the deep redness had changed to a pale pink. In 3 days after first application.....fungus was gone!!

I am no longer skeptical about it.”

-- Nancy S., Topeka, KS

Colloidal Silver Cured Athlete’s Foot and Several Other Problems!

I have cured "athletes foot problems) and several other problems with the home made silver.

You people have a fantastic product. Thank you very much!”

-- Mike T., Idaho

Colloidal Silver Healed Nasty Fungal Infection That Even Lamisil Wouldn’t Cure!

“While trimming her toe nails one day my sister discovered a hole in the skin between her baby toe and the next toe, she could actually stick the end of a Q-tip into it. She hadn’t felt any pain from it so I guess that’s why it took so long to notice it.

She showed her doctor and he said to put some Lamisil Antifungal Cream on it several times a day. Janie applied the cream 3 to 4 times a day for 3 weeks with no results at all. The hole did not get any bigger but it also was not getting any better either. She was very discouraged.

I suggested she try using the Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver I had given her, which I made with my generator bought from The Silver Edge.

So she stopped using the cream and began only using the colloidal silver by putting a cotton ball between her 2 toes to hold them apart and then used a glass eye dropper to put drops in the hole.

Janie would let it air dry before removing the cotton, but if she was in a hurry she used the hair dryer to blow it dry.

She would do this whenever she thought about it throughout the day and being it was summer and warm out, it was quick and easy to do because of being able to wear open toed shoes and no socks to remove each time.

In addition to the topical applications, she also was drinking 1 ounce of the colloidal silver 3 times a day.

After just several days she could see the hole was definitely healing and beginning to close up. Soon after that it had completely healed and the problem has not returned.”

-- S. Glentz, MI

Colloidal Silver Heals Persistent Fungal Infections Of the Feet!

“I use the colloidal silver water to treat persistent fungus infections, dipping my feet in silver water for 15-20 minutes every day.

Also I take it to prevent developing stomach flu. In this case I drink a glass of silver water 1-2 times a day.

Thanks for your wonderful product!”

-- A.B. Houston, Texas

Used Colloidal Silver to Heal Fungal Infection on Clydesdale’s Legs!

My Clydesdale, Taz, got a type of fungus under his feathers on his legs.

This happens because the feathers -- hair -- is so long on Clydesdales legs that the hair creates a wet, dark, warm environment for microbes and other things like that to grow.

I would spray Colloidal Silver on his legs/feathers on day, and the next day the fungus was already healing.

During wet weather season I did this 1x per week. He never got fungus again on his legs.

-- Sherri

Chronic Toenail Fungus Doing Better After Spraying Colloidal Silver On It!

“Toenail fungus: A chronic problem for several years.

I have been to Podiatrist and had a RX for Penlac. It did nothing.

I then sprayed the silver on my toes daily before putting on my socks. The fungus is not completely gone, but in eight months my toenails have grown back in clean and clear!

I will keep using the silver daily.”

-- Dan F., Naples, FL

“I’ve had one of your Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generators for some time and my daughter has used colloidal silver on her fingernails that had some kind of fungus. The silver healed the fingers.”

-- George, Torrance, CA

“Impossible To Get Rid Of” Nail Fungus Cured With Colloidal Silver!

"Folks, if you've never tried it, this is just amazing stuff. Both my husband and I had toenail fungus, which we found impossible to get rid of—even with tea tree oil—but the colloidal silver did the trick! You could see the changes in just a couple of weeks.

We take an ounce or so orally whenever we think about it throughout the day and spray the silver water onto the affected area first thing in the morning and last thing at night or whenever else remember to do it.

We bought our generator from http://thesilveredge.com, but there are other companies out there as well.

We have no piece of the action at this site, but we highly recommend it because of our results."
-- elfExpressionsEzine.com

Colloidal Silver “Really Clears Up Toenail Fungus Fast!”

"We have two of your 'Micro' machines and love them - as do our clients in our clinic.

We make up our own foot bath electrolytes to treat Peripheral Neuropathy - and colloidal silver makes up a healthy amount of said electrolytes. It really clears up toenail fungus fast!"

-- JDS, Chico Holistic Healthcare

“We bought our Micro-Particle generator back in November 2009 and have been using the product which has been helping to rid my feet and legs of a dark fungus.

I take two shot glasses three to four times a day.

I have made over 25 gallons since ...we got our unit.

All of the CS is given away to our friends and family. Sometimes they provide the jars and distilled water. Thank you again for all you are doing."

-- David S.

What the Experts Say About Colloidal Silver and Fungal Infections

Experts agree that colloidal silver and other silver-based antimicrobials are often astonishingly effective against fungal pathogens.

Here are just a few quotes from various experts attesting to the powerful healing qualities of colloidal silver against fungal pathogens:

"In addition to its antibacterial properties, silver is also being studied as an antifungal agent.

A study published in Mycoses in 2007 indicated that silver is effective against four fungi 'which cause major fungal infections in humans':

Trichophyton rubrum, Candida albicans, Microsporum canis, and Aspergillus flavus.

Silver has also been studied as an antiviral, and has been shown 'to prevent [certain viruses] from being infective.'"

-- S.M. Foran, Therapeutic Properties of Silver: an Historical and Technical Review

"Silver is taken up rapidly by fungus spores, so that germination can be completely inhibited after a contact time of 1 minute or less.

Only mercury( I) and (II), and to a lesser extent copper, offer serious competition."

-- Miller, Lawrence P., and McCallan, S.E.A. 1957. Toxic action of metal ions to fungus spores. Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 5(2), 116-122.

"Silver was similarly toxic to a range of [fungal] pathogens including Pythium aphanidermatum, Thielaviopsis basicola and Fusarium oxysporum f.spp.

Most zoospores of phytophthora spp were killed by Ag+ in the range 5-50 ppb, bursting at the higher concentrations...

Zoospore cysts and germlings showed the same sensitivity to silver. Oospores were mostly killed over the range 25-100 ppb...

…It is surprising that no silver-based fungicide has been developed."

-- Slade, S.J., and Pegg, G.F. 1993. The effect of silver and other metal ions on the in vitro growth of root-rotting Phytophthora and other fungal species. Annals of Applied Biology, 122, 233-251.

"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 (IC80, 1-7 microg/ml).

The activity of nano-Ag was comparable to that of amphotericin B, but superior to that of fluconazole (amphotericin B IC80, 1-5 microg/ml; fluconazole IC80, 10- 30 microg/ml).

Additionally, we investigated their effects on the dimorphism of Candida albicans. The results showed nano-Ag exerted activity on the mycelia.

Thus, the present study indicates nano-Ag may have considerable antifungal activity, deserving further investigation for clinical applications."

-- J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2008 Aug;18(8):1482-4., Kim KJ, Sung WS, Moon SK, Choi JS, Kim JG, Lee DG. Department of Microbiology, College of Natural Scienes, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Korea.

“…the antifungal activity and its mechanism of silver, Nano-Ag specifically, was investigated.

Nano-Ag, in an IC80 range of 1-25 µg/ml, showed significant antifungal activity against T. mentagrophytes and Candida species.

Toward all fungal strains, Nano-Ag exhibited similar activity with amphotericin B, showing IC80 values of 1-5 µg/ml, but more potent activity than fluconazole, showing IC80 values of 10-30 µg/ml.

…Many studies have shown the antimicrobial effects of Nano-Ag (Klasen, 2000; Russell & Hugo, 1994; Silver, 2003), but the effects of Nano-Ag against fungal pathogens of the skin, including clinical isolates of T. mentagrophytes and Candida species are mostly unknown.

The primary significance of this study is the observation that Nano-Ag can inhibit the growth of dermatophytes, which cause superficial fungal infections (Kim et al., 2008).

Nano-Ag also exhibited potent antifungal effects, probably through destruction of membrane integrity (Kim et al., 2009).

To the author’s knowledge, this is the first study to apply Nano-Ag successfully to dermatophytes and pathogenic fungal strains.

Secondly, the fact that preparation method of Nano-Ag described here is cost-effective is also of importance. Therefore, it can be expected that Nano-Ag may have potential as an anti-infective agent for human fungal diseases.”

-- The Silver Nanoparticle (Nano-Ag): a New Model for Antifungal Agents, Juneyoung Lee, Keuk-Jun Kim, Woo Sang Sung, Jong Guk Kim and Dong Gun Lee School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Republic of Korea

“In addition to being effective against fungi, this method of silver application has also been demonstrated to be efficacious against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

The results of the current study demonstrate the excellent in vitro performance of silver, particularly the nanocrystalline form, against a variety of common fungal pathogens.

The most remarkable aspect of the fungicidal experiments is that nanocrystalline silver appears to be effective against the resistant spores produced by some of these organisms."

-- Wright, J.B., et al. 1999. Efficacy of topical silver against fungal burn wound pathogens. American Journal of Infection Control, 27(4), 344-349.

“The present study demonstrated that anodic silver (Ag+) at low direct currents had inhibitory and fungicidal properties.

Broth dilution susceptibility tests were made on several species of Candida and one species of Torulopsis.

Growth in all isolates was inhibited by concentrations of electrically generated silver ions between 0.5 and 4.7 mg/ml, and silver exhibited fungicidal properties at concentrations as low as 1.9 ,ug/ml.

The inhibitory and fungicidal concentrations of electrically generated silver ions are lower than those reported for other silver compounds.”

-- Antifungal Properties of Electrically Generated Metallic Ions, by Becker, Spadaro, Berger, Bierman, Chapin, published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Nov. 1976, p. 856-860

"Silver ions are bactericidal, antifungal, protozoicidal, and active against herpes simplex virus."

-- Russell, A.D., et al. 1994. Antimicrobial activity and action of silver. Progress in Medicinal Chemistry, 31, 351-370.

"Beginning in the 1970s, several independent researchers found that silver ions easily destroy Candida and other fungi.

But it wasn't until a pilot study during the mid- 1990s that included human patients suffering from terminal AIDS that medical researchers established solid evidence showing just how quick and effective silver ions can be in the treatment of Candida as well as HIV.

In this study, nine individuals who were near death were divided into two subgroups. One group suffered from HIV and a terrible Candida infection.

The other group suffered from both HIV and an extreme form of malnutrition (known as Wasting Syndrome).

The researchers found that in both groups the colloidal silver was capable of killing pathogens and purging the bloodstream of germ defenses in order to restore the immune system."

-- Dr. Jonathan Wright, M.D.

"Topically, it can be used to fight fungal infections of the skin or nails and to promote the healing of burns, wounds, cuts, rashes, and sunburn. It can be used on toothaches and mouth sores, as eye drops, and as a gargle to fight tooth decay and bad breath. It can also be used as sterilizer and can even be sprayed on air-conditioning filters and air ducts and vents to prevent germs from growing."

-- Prescription For Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Balch CNC and James F Balch MD, pg 66

“I sincerely recommend that everyone have electrically generated colloidal silver in their home as an antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal agent."

-- Dr. Joseph Weissman, M.D. board certified immunologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California Medical School

"In contrast to medical antibiotics that can be used only against specific microbes, colloidal silver has a wide range of effectiveness, eliminating bacteria as well as viruses and fungi."

-- The Natural Way to Heal by Walter Last, pg 161

"Silver is an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal anti-metabolite that disables specific enzymes that microorganisms use for respiration."

-- Rare Earths, Forbidden Cures by Joel D. Wallach, BS, DVM, ND and Ma Lan, MD, MS

"Many strains of pathogenic microbes, viruses, fungi, bacteria or any other single celled pathogen resistant to other antibiotics are killed on contact by colloidal silver, and are unable to mutate. However, it does not harm tissue-cell enzymes and friendly bacteria."

-- Ron Barnes, PhD., Pharmacist, Capital Drugs

"In recent decades, studies have revealed the biochemical reactions of ionic silver that result in the inactivation of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, spirochetes, viruses, etc. However, the broad use of silver as a powerful clinical tool is still in the future because its full range of activity remains to be elucidated."

-- Davies, Richard, and Etris, Samuel. 1997. The development and functions of silver in water purification and disease control. In Catalysis Today, 36, 107-114.

“Metallic silver and silver compounds are used widely in medical devices and health care products to provide antibacterial and antifungal action. Experience has shown that they are generally safe in use and effective in controlling pathogenic organisms.”

-- A.B.G. Lansdown, PHF, FRCPath, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK

Ag-NP's have strong antifungal activity on Candida albicans, Candida globrato, Candida parapsilosis, Candida krusei, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.”

-- Biometals, 24 September 2010, Antibiotic effect of silver nanoparticles on Staphylococcus aureus

"For all bacterial, fungal and viral attacks on plants, flowers and fruit, simply spray diluted colloidal silver on the leaves; also, add to water, mixing one tablespoon per liter.

I put silver in my hydroponic system to eradicate root rot.

A friend of mine grows very rare orchids; these are sold overseas for a large amount of money. He was getting a fungus growing on some of them and they became worthless. We came up with the idea that the silver might eradicate the fungus, as it does on humans and animals. So why not give it a try?

It worked and he is a very happy man. he has now put a spray system in and all his flowers are sprayed at regular intervals and have never had any trouble since."

-- Colloidal Silver: the Hidden Truths, by Dr. Keith F. Courtenay (U.L.C., USA)

“Ag(e) has also proved adept at killing various yeast/fungus species at very low Silver concentrations, including Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. pseudotropicalis, Torulopsis glabrata and Aspergillus niger.”

-- James South, MA, Biochemist

More About Colloidal Silver and Fungal Infections

While we’re on the subject of getting rid of fungal pathogens, here’s a great article you might want to read about a simple way to use colloidal silver to cure stubborn toenail fungus infections.

And for women who may suffer from Candida Yeast infections from time to time, here’s a short piece on how to use colloidal silver effectively to get rid of a Candida Yeast infection.

The bottom line is this:

The clinical studies show, and the experts agree that colloidal silver is a powerful and effective remedy for fungal infections of all sorts.

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

Steve Barwick, author

The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual

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