Ionic Colloidal Silver (ICS)- The "Silver Bullet?"
What is ionic colloidal silver?
An antimicrobial and immune system booster
Known as a bactericide for at least 1200 years. ICS is used against bacterial infections, both as a remedy and prevention. ICS also disables viruses.
In his best seller “The Body Electric”, Dr. Robert O. Becker, a leading research scientist in the field of bone regeneration, stated:
“The germ killing action of silver has been known for some time. The Soviets use silver ions to sterilize recycled water aboard their space stations. It kills even antibiotic-resistant strains, and also works on fungus infections.”
“It stimulates bone-forming cells, cures the most common stubborn infections of all kinds of bacteria, and stimulates healing in the skin and other soft tissues.”
Becker found that all cancer patients had a definite deficiency of silver. A silver deficiency leads to an impaired immune system.
Efficacy strength of ICS involves silver content and size of ions / particles in solution
Parts per million (ppm) refers to total amount of silver in both ions and colloids. However, on its own, ppm does NOT rate the efficacy of the solution. What counts is how many particles the silver has been divided into (i.e. the size of the silver ion / particle in the solution; ions are the smallest size possible). To explain this — 1 ppm is 1 mg of silver in 1 liter of water. If that 1 mg silver were consumed as one piece it would have no health effect whatsoever. However, divided into many pieces, the silver concentration is still 1 ppm, but the efficacy for health purposes is much higher. The smaller the pieces – the better! A good colloidal silver is crystal clear, indicating that the pieces are so small that they can not refract light. The SOTA Silver pulser produces a ppm of 4.4 – 6.3.
Ionic Colloidal SIlver (also called “electro-silver”, the form used in the Beck Protocol) is made by the “low voltage electrolysis” method in distilled water. This produces a solution with a concentration of silver ions / particles of ~5 ppm. ICS has a silver content (by weight) of about 75-90% silver ions and the rest colloidal silver particles. Silver ions are positively charged and so ICS is conductive.
How to make Ionic Colloidal Silver (ICS) using SOTA Silver Pulser
A silver ion. A silver atom which has lost an electron and consequently becomes positively charged. Due to the mutual repulsion of the charges of silver ions, these positively charged ions remain dispersed in solution and do not cluster. (In making Ionic Colloidal Silver, silver ions are drawn off the positive 99.9999% silver electrode in the water, in which they are water soluble). Their positive charge is of primary importance in healing, and killing bacteria.
Colloidal silver particle (sometimes called a “nanoparticle”; 1nm-1000nm ). These extremely small (5 – 15 nm), atoms or molecules of silver remain indefinitely suspended in water as a colloidal suspension and do not settle out. A 1 nm diameter silver nanoparticle contains a cluster of 31 silver atoms and has a negative charge (called the zeta potential) due to adsorption of negatively charged hydroxide ions (from ionized water) on the particle’s surface.
NOTE: The term “Colloidal silver” is an umbrella term for different types of colloidal silver suspensions: E.g. nanosilver (particles average <100nm); ionic colloidal silver (5 – 15 nm); metallic silver (silver particles average >100nm diameter).
What does ionic colloidal silver do for us?
- Silver kills or disables bacteria, viruses and fungi. It does this by acting as a positively charged catalyst to attract and unite oxygen and microbes, such that oxygen can then use its oxidative ability to deal with these microbes, which are subsequently cleared out of the body by the immune, lymphatic and elimination systems. See: Bioxidative therapy
“Silver’s mode of action is presumed to be dependent on Ag+ ions, which strongly inhibit bacterial growth through suppression of respiratory enzymes and electron transport components and through interference with DNA functions” Galdiero et al, 2011
Ionic Colloidal Silver is an exceptional non-pharmaceutical antibiotic, acting as a catalyst, ICS may be the only natural, harmless, non toxic antibiotic effective against almost all pathogens.
- In the body, it lessens the load on the immune system. By killing the many “bugs” present. The immune system is then able to keep up with its day-to-day jobs. Note that a properly functioning immune system kills cancer cells at a rate about the same as they occur (a normal, healthy body supposedly produces ~40 million cancer cells a day).
- Energizes the electrical system of the body. The body functions better, resulting in better health, energy and vigor.
CHART COMPARING ICS to PHARMACEUTICAL ANTIBIOTICS | |
|---|---|
| Ionic Colloidal Silver (ICS) | Pharmaceutical Antibiotics |
| Non-toxic at small concentrations. Harmless to all parts of the body – including the body’s enzymes. Promotes healing with less scar tissue. Aids liver regeneration. | Gastro-intestinal upset. Can harm liver, kidneys and enzymes |
| Kills 650 pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungus and yeast. | A particular antibiotic will kill only a few bacteria types and not many will kill fungi. Viruses are immune to antibiotics. |
| Bacteria, even so-called “Super Bugs”, not likely to become resistant to ICS. Ionic silver attacks a broad range of targets in microbes. Found effective against most pathogens at certain nanoparticle size, including: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 HIV-1; Herpes Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1); Respiratory synctial virus; Monkeypox virus; Influenza virus; Tacaribe virus (TCRV); Hepatitis B virus (HBV); Galdiero et al, 2011 Epstein Barr virus, Gonorrhea bacteria, parasites, Candida and Lyme’s disease | Many diseases are becoming resistant to pharmaceutical antibiotics |
| Silver causes death of bacteria within 6 minutes – by disabling their respiration ability | Kills the bacteria when it tries to divide (penicillin type antibiotics) or will prevent the pathogen from dividing (tetracycline type antibiotics) |
| Inexpensive to make today (used to be very expensive in early 1900’s) | Expensive |
Ionic colloidal silver is used for many health issues
Some HEALTH CONDITIONS treated using ICS (ordered alphabetically):
- Acne; AIDS; Allergies; Anthrax; Appendicitis; Athlete’s Foot; Arthritis.
- Bacteria (all forms); Bleeding Gums; Bladder Infections; Blepharitis (eye); Blood Parasites; Blood Poisoning; Boils; Bronchitis; Bubonic Plague; Burns.
- Cancer; Candida; Canine Parvovirus; Chilblains; Cholera; Colds; Cold Sores; Colitis; Conjunctivitis (eye infection); Cystitis; Canker sore; Chronic fatigue.
- Dandruff; Dermatitis; Diabetes; Diphtheria; Dysentery; Diaper Rash.
- Ear Infections; Eczema; Encephalitis; Escherichia Coli; Eye Infections; Ebola.
- Fibrositis (Fibromyalgia); Flu; Furunculosis (recurring boils); Fibromyalgia.
- Gastritis; Gonorrhea; Gingivitis; Gangrene; Germ warfare (such as anthrax);
- Halitosis; Hay Fever; Herpes; Hemorrhoids; Hepatitis; HIV Virus.
- Impetigo; Indigestion; Influenza; Intestinal infections.
- Keratitis; Kidney infections.
- Leprosy; Leukemia; Lupus; Lymphangitis; Lyme Disease.
- Malaria; Menier’s Disease (ear); Meningitis; Moles; Multiple Sclerosis.
- Neurasthenia.
- Opthalmia (eye inflammation, includes conjunctivitis);
- Parasites; Pink eye; Pneumonia; Pleurisy; Prostate infections; Prostate enlargement; Pruritus Ani; Pseudomonas (bacteria); Psoriasis; Purulent Ophthalmia (gonorrheal origin); Pyorrhea (periodontal disease).
- Quinsy (peritonsillar abscess).
- Rabbit Fever; Respiratory infections; Rhinitis; Rhino vviruses; Rheumatism; Ringworm; Rosacea.
- Salmonella; SARS; Scabies; Scarlet Fever; Septic Infections; Seborrhea (skin inflammation); Septicemia (bacterial blood poisoning); Shingles; Sinusitis; Skin Cancer; Skin Infections; Skin Rashes; Staph and Strep Infections; Stomach Flu;Syphilis; Sore throat; Stomach ulcer; Sinus infections.
- Thrush; Thyroid conditions; Tuberculosis; Tonsillitis; Toxemia; Trachoma (causes corneal scarring, blindness); Trench Foot; Typhoid; Tooth decay (neutralize).
- Ulcerated Stomach.
- Venereal diseases; Virus, all types.
- Warts; West Nile virus; Whooping Cough; Wounds (
- Yeast Infections.
First-Aid / Personal applications of Ionic Colloidal Silver (ICS)
- COLDS, FLU, PNEUMONIA, STAPH, STREP, RESIRATORY INFECTIONS, RHINO VIRUSES: Drinking ICS cuts downtime dramatically. Add hydrogen peroxide OR Gatorade (see oral instructions below). to enhance absorption into bloodstream. Use a teaspoon of ICS in a nebulizer 3 times daily for lung-related problems E.g. bronchitis, pneumonia.
- WOUNDS / RASHES: Use topically on cuts, wounds, abrasions, razor nicks and bandages to shorten healing times. Excellent for shaving rash.
- COLD SORES / FEVER BLISTERS: Apply every hour or so for 8 hours.
- BURNS: Colloid sprayed burns heal rapidly without scarring.
- DANDRUFF: Diminish dandruff by adding 3-4 oz to your shampoo or by applying to scalp as a rinse.
- SKIN PROBLEMS: psoriasis, skin rashes, zits and acne, skin itch, sunburn anddiaper rash (apply topically -can mix with 99% aloe vera to help ICS to stay on the affected area). For sunburn treat 2-3 times in first 5-6 hours.
- DOUCHES: Use for vaginal douching, colon irrigation. Use 6 teaspoons in 6 oz douche twice daily.
- FUNGUS: Spray in shoes, between toes, between legs to stop most fungal skin itch, athletes’ foot, jock itch.Use Q-tip on and under fingernails, toenails, and on ear fungi. Apply twice daily.
- INFECTION: Eye and ear infections. Use eyedropper to put 2 or 3drops in the eye and blink to spread, easily takes care of pink eye. Put 2-3 drops in ear and turn head to encourage penetration. Repeat 2-3 times /day.
- ORAL HYGIENE: Swil lCS around mouth for a few minutes day and night after brushing to neutralize tooth decay and bad breath. Your teeth will feel and look noticeably cleaner.ICS stops halitosis by eliminating bacteria deep in the throat and on the back of tongue. Toothaches, mouth sores, bacterial irritations are diminished.
- BABY: Excellent for diaper rash.
HOUSEHOLD applications of ionic colloidal silver (ICS)
- JUICES / MILK: Add some todelay spoiling, fermenting, deteriorating, clabbering or curdling.Great-grandma put a silver dollar in the milk to keep it fresh at room temperature.
- WATER PURIFICATION: Add 2 Tbsp. of 5ppm to 1 gallon of suspect water when traveling or camping.
- RINSE FRUIT / VEGETABLES: Before storing or using. Put in cooking water.
- CANNING / PRESERVING: Spray on top of contents of opened jam, jellyand inside lids before replacing.
- GARBAGE: Spray to prevent decay odors.
- KITCHEN: Mist kitchen sponges, towels, cutting boards to eliminate E. Coli and salmonella bacteria to prevent food poisoning, gastrointestinal inflammation, and genital tract infections. Spray refrigerator, freezer and food storage bins.
- MILDEW and WOOD ROT: Stop it.
- OFFICE: Mix in postage stamp, envelope, and tape moistening wells, paint and paste pots to prevent bacterial growth, odors, spoiling or souring.
- PAINTS / WALLPAPER PASTE: Add to these to prevent fungus and bacteria.
- CLEANERS: Add to dishwater, cleaning and mopping solutions, etc.
- PETS: Spray bedding and let dry.Mix a little in pet water, birdbaths, animal watering troughs.
- CUT FLOWERS: Add a little to vase to prolong their freshness significantly
- SWAMP COOLER: Add to water.
- AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS: Spray after cleaning. Swab air ducts and vents to prevent breeding sites for germs.
- LAUNDRY: Use routinely in final rinse water and always before packing away seasonal clothes. Damp clothes or towels and washcloths will not sour or mildew. Rinse invalid’s pillowcases, sheets, towels and bedclothes.
- PLANTS: Eliminate unwanted microorganisms in planter soils and hydroponics systems. Spray plant foliage to stop fungi, molds, rot, and most plant diseases.
- WATER AREAS: Treat pools, fountains, humidifiers, Jacuzzis, hot tubs, baths, recirculating cooling tower water, gymnasium foot dips, and bath and shower mats. (40 parts / billion more effective than caustic chlorine).
- SHAMPOOS. Become disinfectants.
- FURNISHINGS: Prevent carpets, drapes, wallpaper from mildewing.
- STERILIZATION of ITEMS: Wipetelephone mouthpieces, pipe stems, headphones, hearing aids, eyeglass frames, hairbrushes, combs, loofahs. Spray inside shoes, watch bands and gloves.Soak dentures, add to dental water-pic solutions, add to bath water.Safely sterilize anything from toothbrushes to surgical instruments.
- BATHROOM: Use to clean toilet seats, bowls, tile floors, sinks, urinals, shower stalls, tubs, door knobs.
How to use ionic colloidal silver for health problems
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ICS can be applied orally, topically, in a nebulizer, vaginally, rectally, and used in the eyes,ears, nose and throat.
ICS usually works (i.e. kills micro-organisms) if you can get a high enough concentration to the affected area, and keep the ICS in contact with the micro-organisms for a sufficient period of time – All treatments should be continued for a few days after symptoms have gone, to ensure all microbes are dealt with.
Taking ICS orally
Dosages
- NUTRITIONAL Oral dose – 4 teaspoons of 5ppm ICS / day provides 100mcg silver, similar to the average daily intake from fruits and vegetables pre-1940s, before soil minerals became very depleted.
- THERAPEUTIC Oral dose -2-4 oz / 4-8 Tbsp. of 5 ppm ICS (as made by SOTA® Silver Pulser) twice per day is suggested.
To Speed up / Enhance absorption of ICS out of the Stomach/Small intestines and into the blood- Do Either one OR the other of the following 2 methods – Do NOT do both.
- Add 1/3 Gatorade to 2/3 ICS – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Add 1 drop of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to 4 oz ICS – and let it sit for 15 minutes to stabilize.
Some infections can only be reached via your blood – for absorption through the stomach / small intestinal wall and into the blood, silver particles must be .015 micron or smaller as found in clear to light gold ICS.The methods above cause the colloidal particles to become even smaller and the particle content to increase significantly, improving both its absorption and effectiveness.
Note: You would not want to speed up absorption into the blood for food poisoning or for attacking pathogens in the stomach or intestines, since you want the ICS to remain in the stomach / intestines for as long as possible.
Time for Effectiveness – It may take up to 4 days of taking colloidal silver orally before it reaches maximum effectiveness. ICS is most effective when taken regularly to prevent illness from pathogens. Serious burn patients do not so easily succumb to sometimes fatal secondary infections if they have been taking a maintenance dose of silver previous to being burnt.
Digestive Interaction –Due to the high absorption of silver in the small intestine, ICS solutions of ~5 ppm taken in moderation (less than 2oz (i.e. 4Tbsp.) per dose) do not usually reach the large intestine.
- To purposely reach the large intestine (Colon): E.g. In diseases like cholera and diarrhea the disease-causing germ resides mainly in the large intestine. For these problems, take doses greater than 2 oz washed down with a lot of water. There is no reason to suppose that intestinal flora is not also affected by colloidal silver – so to ensure a population of “good bacteria” in the colon, take a probiotic supplement following treatment.
- To promote absorption away from the Intestinal tract: Swish the colloidal silver around in your mouth and under your tongue for 30 seconds before swallowing, take smaller doses throughout the day, or take with meals.
Using ICS Topically
The idea is to keep the treated area damp with the ICS by applying as often as needed (3-4 times per day is usual) – Some external infections take a long time to eliminate. Bacteria can hide in skin layers, hair follicles and pores, plus they may re-infect from your pillow or clothes. Apply every few hours and don’t quit as soon as it looks good. Darker gold colored ICS solution (higher silver concentration, ppm) can be used for any non-oral use. Of course, lighter colored ICS can be used too.
Apply ICS from a spray / misting bottle
Or with a soaked cotton-ball /small cotton cloth.
Or Mix ICS with 99% aloe vera gel –an idea to help the ICS stay on the treated area better.
Use ICS in a nebulizer or ultrasonic humidifier
Nebulization is the best method of using ICS with Lung and Sinus-related Problems – a small device (cost ~$35), called a nebulizer, atomizes the ionic colloidal silver so that you can breathe it into the lungs
Alternatively use an ultrasonic humidifier – first clean, then rinse water chamber with distilled water; Add 5-6 oz ICS, then breathe mist from about 12 inches away from exhaust, for about 10 minutes, 2 – 3 times a day. To reach the sinuses breathe in deeply through the nose and out through the mouth. As an optional, supplemental treatment, use a humidifier containing ICS in the bedroom at night
Does ICS cause any adverse reactions?
Ionic Colloidal Silver is PAINLESS on cuts and abrasions, in open wounds, in the nostrils and even in babies’ eyes. Silver nitrate, a silver compound was routinely used in the eyes of newborn babies to prevent infection.
Used internally in moderate quantities, it is safe and healthy for the body. For decades, prestigious journals such as the Lancet, the British Medical Journal and the Journal of the American Medical Association have attested to the safety and efficacy of crude “ground-up particle” colloidal silver, usually many times more concentrated, and yet much less effective than today’s ionic colloidal silver.
- Cleansing Reactions. If pathogens are killed off too quickly, the body’s five eliminatory channels (liver, kidneys, skin, lungs, and bowel) may be temporarily overloaded, causing flu-like conditions and /or rash. To ease detoxification symptoms and flush out dead pathogens, drink plenty of water. People with serious problems should build up to a therapeutic dose over a few days.
- Drug Interactions. Other than reactions from massive doses of silver salts, there is no known silver and drug/medicine/herb interaction of any kind.
Usual ICS dosage does not cause arygria. This condition is usually caused by the massive intake of silver salts (compounds), such as silver nitrate, silver sulfate and silver chloride. The body starts to store the excess silver in the tissue and collagen in the fingernails. This is noticed by a grey / blue tinge of the fingernails and the skin and has no known detrimental effect other than the bluish /grey color. There has never been a case of argyria reported from the use of properly made and stored ionic colloidal silver, and thus free of salts or other impurities, which could produce silver compounds. Argyria is caused by compounds of silver and not by Ionic Colloidal Silver. The colloidal component of ICS provides numerous sites for the silver chloride (produced in the stomach by hydrochloric acid), to precipitate out on when it arrives in the blood. Without them, they would be photo-reduced in the skin.
Ionic colloidal silver storage
- Store at a cool temperature, in a dark area, but not refrigerated or frozen. Stores with near full potency for about 1 month. After 6 months it can lose most of its potency.
- Keep in dark amber or cobalt blue glass containers. Since colloidal silver is photo-reactive it will turn gray in light, therefore, it should be kept in containers that exclude light.If it turns gray, throw it away.
References
https://www.realrawfood.com/colloidal-silver-info-lets-cut-through-bs
Galdiero, S., Falanga, A., Vitiello, M., Cantisani, M., Marra, V., & Galdiero, M. (2011). Silver nanoparticles as potential antiviral agents. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 16(10), 8894-8918. Link
