Friday, 20 February 2015

What Are The Health Benefits Colloidal Silver

By Olivia Cross


These days there are so many claims about fantastic health benefits of various products that ti can be difficult to figure out what might be useful to you. In terms of benefits colloidal silver has a long list too. The difference with this natural product is that it has a long history of proven use to back up the claims.

In the past it was used often in situations of war. Dressing were infused with it to prevent infection in wounds. These days many hospitals still use dressings containing this magical metal. They also use instruments which are coated in silver as infection and contamination decrease when they are used.

The reason it works completely is that it destroys the enzymes which bacteria need to thrive. It therefore changes the environment stopping their multiplication. This means it can be used to fight so-called superbugs such as MRSA which are proving resistant to even the strongest antibiotics.

Colloidal silver is the name for a liquid preparation where tiny silver particles are suspended in liquid. This makes it convenient to use both internally and externally. Some people have allergies to silver so should avoid it. Those who are unsure can try wearing something made from silver to make sure their skin does not react. Anybody using prescription medication should seek professional advice as there is potential for interaction with medicines.

This preparation can be used for a wide number of ailments. Infections, colds and flu respond well to silver treatments as the bacteria which cause these illnesses are bacterial. It can be applied to wounds as an antiseptic either as part of the dressing or in liquid form.

Externally it is often used on wounds and burns. Hospitals still use bandages infused with it on burn victims. This is despite the fact that the medical establishment denies that it has any use for health purposes. They also continue to coat medical instruments in silver because they know that it lower infection rates. Ear and eye infections can be treated by drinking a little of the liquid and applying it externally.

If used for a prolonged period of time it is possible that silver can build up in the body. This can lead to a condition called argyria. It is not thought to be dangerous and has been classified as cosmetic. The main symptoms are discoloration of the skin and eyes as they turn a shade of blue. People who know they have an allergy to silver should avoid using this product. Those with other allergies, particularly to other metals should be very cautious when first starting to take silver. It is probably best to test a little on a patch of skin.

It seems that silver has many useful properties to help in health and wellbeing. It is a handy thing to have around in case of accidents it can be used on the wounds. It is also useful for colds, infections, flu, parasites and many more ailments. To get the best from it check out the dosage and method most appropriate for the problem.




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