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What does "Colloidal" mean?
What does "Colloidal" mean?
The word “Colloidal” refers to something which has such a small particle size that when it is suspended (not dissolved) in a liquid medium (such as water) the particles neither sink to the bottom nor float to the top. The particles are also “ionic,” which means that all the particles have the same molecular charge, so they repel each other. In the case of Colloidal Silver (CS), the particles are as small as 1/7,000th the size of a red blood cell, which makes them very easy to assimilate.
See the document titled "Colloidal Silver: An Analytical Investigative Report and Theoretical Overview" from The Natural Health Library
CS - an Analytical Report.pdfIs CS safe to drink?
Is CS safe to drink?
To be able to drink large amounts of CS without any worry, CS must be made using water which is free from all minerals or contaminants; otherwise, while it is being made, the silver ions may join with other minerals in the water to form various silver salts, or compounds (like silver-nitrate, or silver-chloride). Some of these compounds are thought to be toxic to the human body. Generally, the best form of water is steam distilled or de-ionized water.
That being said, you can make CS using just about any water, often making that water safer to drink, especially if it's contaminated river water. While we recommend the use of CS regardless of the water source, caution should be used in the quantity consumed when CS is not crystal clear.
See the document titled "Colloidal Silver Overview" from The Natural Health Library
Colloidal Silver Overview.pdfWhat about Argyria, the "blue skin" disease?
What about Argyria, the "blue skin" disease?
The reality is that there is not a single recorded case anywhere of anyone developing Argyria from the use of crystal clear Colloidal Silver. What few cases are on record involve the extended use over long periods of time of enormous quantities of silver salts, meaning silver joined with other, sometimes toxic, substances (like silver-nitrate). No amount of crystal clear Colloidal Silver has ever been shown to cause Argyria.
See the document titled "The Final Word on Silver Toxicity" from The Natural Health Library
The Final Word on Silver Toxicity.pdfCan I take too much or overdose?
Can I take too much or overdose?
Some people, when first ingesting Colloidal Silver, have the experience that is called the "Herxheimer's Effect." This experience is a result of the silver very efficiently killing off pathogens too fast for the body to dispose of through the normal eliminative organs. This forces the body to utilize the secondary eliminative organs: the lungs, sinuses and skin. Sometimes a person who ingests Colloidal Silver for the first time will experience what feels like a cold or the flu (or diarrhea). This can be stopped by cutting back on the dosage (or completely abstaining for a day or so), or prevented by starting with a small dose (1/4 to 1 teaspoon twice a day) and gradually increasing the dosage. Some people even find they need to start off at first with just a few drops. People who are trying to self-treat a significant health condition (like asthma, or an internal infection) may need to work up to fairly large quantities each day (4 to 6 oz 2-3 times per day) before they see an improvement.
There are no known instances of anyone overdosing with clear Colloidal Silver.
See the document titled "The Safety of Silver" from The Natural Health Library
The safety of silver.pdfHow about ppm? How much CS is needed?
How about ppm? How much CS is needed?
From Terry Chamberlin, Founder of The Natural Health Library:
On high PPM colloidal silver:
PPM (Parts Per Million) is referring to the total amount of silver in proportion to the total amount of water. It has nothing to do with the number of parts of silver or water (what's a "part" of water?). You could have one lump of silver the size of a BB at the bottom of a jar of water and still have 40 PPM (or 100 or 500). Since 10 PPM has been repeatedly shown to kill virtually all pathogens, that's all you need. 20 ppm (or 50 or 500) isn't dangerous, it's just killing an ant with a sledge hammer. Dead is dead.
You will see various CS products being advertised that are very high PPM. 100, 200, 500, 1000 PPM CS or more would make you think it's very powerful, or that you only need a tiny amount (it's so concentrated!).
But here's the thing: When silver is being dissolved into water, the smaller the particles of silver, the more particles can be dissolved into the water. This is good because the smaller the silver particles, the more places they can go in the body (killing pathogens wherever they go). Eventually, as the brewing continues, the water reaches saturation point. It's like stirring sugar into a glass of water. At first, the sugar dissolves into the water, but eventually, when the water reaches saturation point, the sugar stops dissolving and sinks to the bottom of the glass because the excess sugar stops dissolving (there's no more room for sugar within the water molecule).
Using electricity to dissolve silver into water, when you reach saturation point (about 20-30 PPM) but continue dissolving the silver into the water, the silver particles will join together, what the scientists call "aggregate", in order to make room for more silver. Those particles will soon get big enough to refract light (the silver molecule is crystalline in form) and the water will obtain a yellow hue. As the silver particles continue to get bigger, the color of the water gets darker, from faint yellow to a strong yellow to gold, to brown, to purple, to black (coffee-colored). At some point, the silver particles get big enough that they won't stay in suspension and they sink to the bottom. So high ppm CS producers must use substances to keep them in suspension.
It is generally agreed within the industry that saturation point is reached at between 15 and 30 ppm, depending on pH, temperature, the phase of the moon (really!) and other dynamics. CS brews faster during a full moon than when it is a sliver. It brews faster in a warm room than in a cold room. The purer the water, the smaller the particles. Not all distilled water is the same pH. Not all distilled water is the same purity. Then there's the whole issue of the role voltage and current play in particle size (which I won't get into here).
Can you dilute high ppm CS?
If you have a quart jar full of water with marbles in it, and you pour it all into a gallon jar full of water, the marbles will be farther apart (after you shake it up), but they will still be the same size marbles, just farther apart. 50-500+ PPM is large silver particles. You can dilute it, but the silver particles are still large, which mean they still can't go to the same locations in the body as very tiny (nano) silver particles.
When it comes to high-PPM CS, I would not waste my money. The substances that must be used to keep the silver in suspension (proteins, salts, capping materials) when there's 500+ ppm silver in the water are not substances I need or want to be ingesting. ABSOLUTELY, HIGH PPM CS DOES NOT KILL PATHOGENS ANY BETTER THAN 10 PPM, and probably a lot less effectively because the particles are so much larger and cannot get to the same locations within the body that very tiny (nano) particles can (such as inside the body's cells, where viruses like to hide). "More is better" applies to number of particles, not size of particles. "Smaller is better" applies to good CS.
Can animals benefit from CS?
Can animals benefit from CS?
Yes, CS has been shown to help many different kinds of animals with many different kinds of issues.
*Internal use for dogs, cats and other mammals of similar size: One teaspoon twice a day added to their water.
To aid the animals body to recover from sickness, double or triple that dosage. Can be added to food, water, or orally via plastic syringe.
*For pets ears: Place 2-3 drops in affected ear 2-3x/day
*Can be sprayed on skin for rashes, dermatitis, allergies, hot spots and more.
See the document titled "Colloidal Silver Animal Dosage/Application Recommendations" from The Natural Health Library
CS animal dosage recommendations-1.pdfWhy do you sell your CS in plastic?
Why do you sell your CS in plastic?
A great deal of controversy has arisen on the question of whether it is better to store silver solutions in glass versus plastic containers. There is a misconception that has prevailed that glass is better. The idea that glass containers are better for storing products that contain silver has never been proven scientifically. In fact, it has been reported in other studies that glass may have a detrimental effect on silver products. In a glass container, the silver gradually leaves the water and plates out on the glass surface, making the CS weaker and weaker as time goes by (this does not usually happen quickly). Not all plastics are created equal either. CS is best stored in hard, shiny plastic like the kind meant for acidic juices or soda. We do “brew” our CS in glass, so if a glass container is preferred, we may be able to accommodate this request for a small fee.
See the document titled "Silver in Glass vs Plastic" from The Natural Health Library
Silver in glass vs plastic.pdfWhy are your prices so low?
Does that mean you don't sell quality CS?
Why are your prices so low?
Does that mean you don't sell quality CS?
People ask us all the time why our prices are what they are. The short answer is we wanted to make the best CS possible that could be made by someone like us for someone like us. Yes, selling CS has become a way for us to earn money to support our family, but it's also a way for us to minister to others and spread awareness on the many ways CS can help. We strive to make safe, effective CS by using a brewer purchased from The Natural Health Library made by Terry Chamberlin who has used CS in both his personal and professional life as a Certified Nutritional Consultant (now retired) for over 30 years. He sells his brewers all over the world and used to sell Colloidal Silver before his daughter took over the family business. He has had his brewers tested to ensure that they, if his instructions are followed, will brew 10-20 ppm Colloidal Silver. Our silver rods are from Golden State Silver, which guarantees all of their silver is 99.995% purity or better and is specifically made for brewing CS. They provide a certified test report on their silver (picture attached for your inspection). We tried 3 kinds of distilled water before we found a brand that produced crystal clear CS every time. All that to say, we sell the exact same CS we use for our family, pets, and ourselves, and we take brewing quality CS very seriously. We have considered having our CS sent off for analysis to certify the ppm we are brewing, but that is a large expense which would likely increase the amount we charge for CS. It is something we are contemplating for the future.
With all of the above, if you would prefer to learn more about CS from additional sources, buy your own brewer, or buy from a certified brewer (someone who holds a certificate of analysis on the ppm brewed) who won't charge as much as you typically find in stores, we recommend the following websites:
https://www.thenaturalhealthlibrary.com/
https://www.csresourceco.com/
https://angelicassilvertherapeutics.com/
Our biggest aim has always been to share the value of CS for a very reasonable price which is why we are happy to point others in a different direction if it will mean they are able to use CS and do so with confidence.
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