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Silver Shield, gel and liquid and how it can help you.

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Colloidal Silver and other Silver Compounds

Colloidal silver is the product the FDA and many mainstream medical people love to hate. Listening to them you would think every person taking colloidal silver is going to turn gray with silver accumulation in their skin (argyria). Their worst nightmare is people taking colloidal silver to combat the H1N1 swine flu – the nightmare for them is that it might actually work. Since I am a health professional who has utilized colloidal silver in practice for more than 15 years with thousands of people, I’m more than happy to share some insights on the subject.

It is really not possible to understand the colloidal silver issue without some background on the use of silver in the medical profession.

For many centuries royal families ate and drank from silver utensils and were rarely sick. They were called “blue bloods” because their blood had greater levels of silver in it. The Greeks and Romans used to store all of their perishable liquids in silver containers. And prior to the invention of refrigeration, it was common practice to drop a silver coin into a container of milk to retard spoilage.

French surgeon Dr. Cart Credé (1819-1892) was the first to proclaim the benefits for using silver nitrate to reduce neonatal eye infections. He was amongst the first surgeons to use silver nitrate to prevent wound infections.

Dr. William Halsted (1852-1922) is considered the most influential and innovative surgeon of past times, helping to usher in the modern era of surgery. He was the first Chief Surgeon of the John Hopkins Medical School. He pioneered the use of silver wire for hernia operations and silver foil to prevent wound-related infections.

By the late 1800’s the recognition that silver was lethal to bacteria in relatively low concentrations was common medical knowledge. Between 1900 – 1940 silver was the primary antibiotic used in medical practice. Numerous studies on the antibiotic properties of silver were conducted from 1920 – 1940. Physicians mixed silver preparations in their offices and they were either taken orally or injected. Shelf life was poor, as they had no way to keep the silver particles in suspension for longer than fifteen minutes.

The unwieldy use of silver antibiotics gave way to the far easier to use sulfa drugs and eventually penicillin. At the time these compounds seemed more effective and were certainly easier to use. Now we have antibiotic-resistant strains from overuse of these drugs. And we have to use highly toxic doses of antibiotics to get a result in the bacteria that can still be killed by antibiotics, a problem of antibiotic-related toxicity to the humans consuming them. Bacteria do not generally develop resistance to silver unless they have a very think wall that does not absorb it (it is effective against most gram positive and gram negative bacteria).

Silver ions bind to cell walls and are then absorbed into the single-cell bacteria or fungus wherein they interfere with cellular energy production and kill the organisms. The fermentation system of energy production used by these single cell organisms is different than the aerobic energy producing system of human cells, which are not so affected by silver.

This means silver is not toxic to human cells.

A leading authority on the use of medicinal silver, (A.B.G. L.ansdown. PHF, FRCPath, Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK) stated after reviewing all available silver literature of the past 200 years, “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.“

Silver in today’s medicine is undergoing a renaissance, with innovative new products that are able to sustain the release of silver ions enabling better surgical and wound-related uses. Silver nanoparticles are even being incorporated into clothes, like socks and stockings. You can buy a washing machine that uses silver ions to kill germs in clothes.

The high efficacy in the use of silver to kill bacteria and fungus is not in question by anyone. This does not mean it kills every type of bacteria or fungus. And in the ones it does kill it does not mean it kills all of them. It simply means that the antibiotic properties of silver are quite potent – and the risk to human health in terms of toxicity is negligible. This is a far better risk/benefit profile than commonly used antibiotics.

The Coming of Colloidal Silver

In the early 1990′s researchers figured out how to attach small particles of silver to protein, thereby allowing the formation of a true colloidal silver with an indefinite shelf life. In my opinion, this invention was as profound as the original discovery of penicillin.

For the very first time an easy, convenient, stable, and effective form of silver had been prepared. One can only imagine if the doctors a century ago had this tool at their disposal. I was one of the first to extensively use this preparation in clinical practice.

In the rather bizarre and twisted world of the FDA, a manufacturer or seller of any colloidal silver product cannot explain to their customers that the product has antibiotic properties or the FDA will consider the product an unapproved new drug. Colloidal silver may be marketed as a dietary mineral supplement.

The issue is complicated by the fact that not all colloidal silver products are of the same quality. Products made at home or by the use of electrical charges to ionize and suspend the silver are products not worth taking. They are typically clear in color, are lucky to have any potency after two weeks, and run a much higher risk for silver depositing in the skin (argyria). True silver colloids are very difficult to make. The chances of them causing argyria, even with long-term use, are remote.

I find it rather fascinating that the alarm bells of regulatory authorities scare consumers into believing that if they take colloidal silver it is dangerous and their skin will turn gray. There are a few reports in the literature of argyria occurring from colloidal silver use. In one case a lady consumed 1 liter a day for over a year and then had a problem. In another, it was use of cheap home-made electrically-produced colloidal silver that was the problem. And in another case it was regular consumption of colloidal silver for over a year. Problems are rare considering all the people using colloidal silver. The common thread is cheap silver products used in high amounts for extended periods of time.

It is obvious from all the silver literature that if there is prolonged exposure in high amounts of silver then there could be a problem. The solution to this problem is rather simple. Use a quality product from a reputable company and do not use colloidal silver on a daily basis for an extended period of time. I have never seen a single case of argyria in 15 years working with thousands of people of all ages (including infants).

This gets me to the final chapter in this story, which is how to use colloidal silver.

Using Colloidal Silver as an Immune Support Nutrient

The amount of colloidal silver required to kill any bug is unknown. Modern research suggests that most pathogenic organisms are killed in the test tube at concentrations of 10—40 ppm, with some requiring up to 6o ppm. (NSP’s Silver has 90mcg/tsp of 18ppm)

Whether or not a specific colloidal silver product will kill any virus is unknown. There are a few published studies showing that silver does have probable anti-viral properties. These studies show that silver interferes with replication of viral hepatitis B, directly binds to HIV-1 and inhibits the HIV-1 virus from binding to cells, can inhibit the replication of monkeypox virus, renders herpes simplex virus harmless, and can reduce the numbers of smallpox virus. The working hypothesis is that colloidal sliver can bind directly to viral particles and interfere with either the function of the virus or the binding of the virus to human cells. it is a shame that our government doesn’t pay for further research, which could be of profound benefit to the public health.

I never suggest using colloidal silver as a daily preventive product and I never suggest using it on an ongoing basis for anything. Colloidal silver taken daily will disturb the friendly balance of flora in your gut — albeit not anywhere near as badly as antibiotics will (because colloidal silver also kills yeast). If you find that you want to take it daily for a while, take some acidophilus at a different time and other GI support as needed.

When you understand that nothing is guaranteed and you understand that the product is non-toxic when used as directed, then, in my opinion, the best time to try it is at the onset of any bug. 1-2 tsp is generally used as the first dose, repeated in a few hours and every few hours if needed (up to four times per day). You can also use a nasal spray bottle to spray it up into your sinuses, if needed. Some have used it as ear drops or eye drops quite successfully.

The typical response based on clinical experience is that well over half the time, and more likely greater than 70% of the time, whatever bug seemed to have a toehold in you is completely gone. It is somewhat hard to believe that anything can potentially work so well, yet it often does.

Based on my clinical experience the ability of colloidal silver to knock out an established bug is not as high It is closer to 50/50 in terms of whether it will be significantly helpful or not (taking i tsp up to four times a day, up to two weeks). I have seen many cases of dramatic improvement and cases of no improvement – there is no way to know without trying. Other than transient digestive disturbance, I have never seen any downside.

Think of colloidal silver as a tool in your immune support toolbox. In actual practice, it is one of many things you may consider taking if you are fighting a bug. It certainly does not replace appropriate medical care, nor does any immune support nutrient. Always see your doctor, as appropriate, for your situation. Most people aren’t going to go running off to their doctor at the first sign of a bug. Consider this time a window of opportunity to see if you can get the upper hand. You have many options, and colloidal silver is one of them.

It is my opinion and experience that colloidal silver is so good at what it does that it is worthwhile for everyone to have a bottle on hand for times of need. You won’t know if you are knocking out a virus or bacteria, but do you really care? Most people just want that feeling of their body being invaded to be over – fast. It is also my anecdotal observation that colloidal silver does work on many viral infections, and has helped many people with the flu of years gone by. How effective it may be against the H1N1 swine flu is anyone’s best guess. Time will tell. I for one will be ready and waiting.

Source: Byron J. Richards, CCN, Oct. 3, 2009 – News With Views

A board-certified Clinical Nutritionist, and founder of Wellness Resources, he is an outspoken critic of government & Big Pharma efforts to deny access to natural health products.

NSP’s Sources of Silver Shield

Silver Shield w/Aqua 5o1 (l8ppm)4 fl. oz.

Silver Shield Gel (3oz. tube)

Most Popular Health Tips of 2009

Why Hello everybody! Decided today that I would do something I haven’t done on this blog before, a big ‘ol List! It will have links to the most visited pages of 2009 from both KidsHealthNaturally.com and here from HealthyChatter.com hope you all find something useful!! Have a Happy New Year!

• Obsessions, compulsions aren’t mental illnesses, nor a bad habit, they are biological.

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• Bone Health and Injury

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• pH Balancing

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• Omega-3 Fish Oil, Female Fertility, and Healthy Pregnancy

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·        Do Vaccines Really Protect Your Health?

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·        Layman’s anatomy: Gallbladder

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·        Wash the gray right out of your hair!

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Hope you folks enjoyed! If there are any topics that you would like to hear about or learn more about be sure to leave a comment and we will be sure to help! Happy New Year!

One Enzyme A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!

How Enzymes Work and Why You should Use Them

The number of enzymes the body is capable of producing is finite.

Enzymes for digestion come from two sources:

Internally – from our own digestive organs (digestive enzymes); and externally – from the food we eat (food enzymes).

Food enzymes occur naturally in raw foods and provide the body with additional support to break down those foods. Cooking or processing food at temperatures greater than 118°F destroys all enzymes and places the entire burden for digestion on the body.

The depletion of enzyme activity over time leads to chronic conditions and eventually the loss of life.

The health impact of food enzyme depletion has been largely overlooked in allopathic medicine, but today healthcare practitioners in many different disciplines are recognizing the importance of digestive enzymes.  Supporting proper digestion with enzyme supplements can noticeably improve your health.

In fact, everyone could benefit from an enzyme supplement taken with meals.  Remember, you are not what you eat but what you absorb.

Lack of enzymes in foods puts undue stress on the pancreas and other digestive enzyme-producing organs to produce all of the enzymes required for digestion. When an excess amount of resources is constantly used for digestion other metabolic functions in the body suffer, leading to chronic health problems.

The goal of enzyme supplementation is three fold:

1) To increase digestion and absorption of nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body.

2) To provide adequate support for digestive organs, relieving them of unnecessary stress and thereby extending their productive lives.

3) To increase availability of energy and valuable resources that can be used for other necessary metabolic functions, a preventive measure to reduce the onset of disease.

“The length of life is inversely proportional to the rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential of an organism. The increased use of food enzymes promotes a decreased rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential.” (Dr. Edward Howell, Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept¹)

Choosing the Right Enzymes

Enzymes from animal sources, such as pancreatin, are most active in the alkaline environment of the small intestine (pH 7.2-9.0) after the body has already produced and released enzymes to support digestion. This means animal enzyme supplements do nothing to spare the pancreas and other digestive organs from producing an excess of enzymes.

Microbial enzymes are active over a broad pH range (pH 2.0 to 11.0) and begin digesting food immediately after entering the stomach. The presence of digesting food in the stomach signals the body to produce and release fewer enzymes. Microbial enzymes, therefore, are the better choice because they relieve the body of the total burden of digestion.

What to Look For in an Enzyme Supplement

The four enzymes commonly found in food, and therefore, needed in an enzyme supplement are:

Amylase for carbohydrates and starches digestion

Lipase for fat digestion

Protease for protein digestion

Cellulase to break down fibrous foods

Additional enzymes, such as glucoamylase, sucrase, lactase, alpha-galactosidase, phytase, and peptidase enhance and support complete digestion of each of the food groups.

When selecting an enzyme supplement be certain that the four primary enzyme types are present to assure digestion of all of the main food components, while noting that additional enzymes improve the digestive efficiency of the supplement.

Systemic Enzyme Therapy

For those clients that have already fallen into dis-ease, due to poor digestion, poor absorption or reduced metabolic enzyme production; enzyme supplementation can also be extremely beneficial.

In systemic enzyme therapy, larger dose of proteases or proteolytic enzymes are taken on an empty stomach one hour before and two hours after a meal. This allows the enzymes to be absorbed directly into the blood stream.  It is well documented that protease enzymes act differently in the tissues of the body than in the digestive tract.  Once in the blood stream, protease enzymes binds with alpha-2-macroglobulins, shifting them into their active form.

Research has shown certain protease enzymes exhibit greater activity in the blood than others and that the amount of needed for systemic activity is often much greater than that needed for digestion. Unfortunately, most systematic protease products on the market contain the same levels and combination of protease enzymes as are found in digestive products. Proper systemic enzyme therapy can reduce inflammation, boost immune function, maintain cardiovascular health, maximize endocrine effectiveness, aid in detoxification, promote normal respiratory function and on and on.

Volumes of scientific research exist on the benefits of enzymes therapy on a whole host of physical disorders.

One randomized, placebo-controlled study published by the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center determined protease-based nutritional supplements modulates the inflammatory response and accelerates healing time by up to 17% in 77% of the patients who received it.²

When enzymes are taken in formulation with vitamins, minerals, herbs, or phyto-nutrients the combination improves absorption and bio-availability of those nutrients, maximizing healing.

Merry Christmas and Thank you!

Dear readers,

Wow, it has been a year already, and what fun we have had helping you folks to learn about keeping healthy naturally! This is not another one of those annoying emails that is telling you, AGAIN, that you can still receive the shipping by Christmas if you order in the next 5 minutes. I suppose that is Christmas for some!

Nope, we are not trying to shove anything down your throat; we are just here today to wish you and your families the merriest of Christmases. Read the rest of this entry »

Mind Your Minerals for Better Health

When we think of health, we usually don’t think of dirt.  But dirt, or soil, is the primary factor in maintaining our nutritional health because all of our food comes from the earth.  Since our bodies are literally composed of the “dust of the earth,” meaning minerals, healthy bodies are connected to healthy soil.  If any element is missing from the soil, then it will be missing from the foods we eat and as a result, we will not be properly nourished. Read the rest of this entry »

High Fructose Corn Syrup —User Beware!

The following information was taken from the magazine Alternatives by Dr. David Williams and is paraphrased so that I can share the key content of that article with you for your own information.
Several years ago the food industry began using the sweetener high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Many in the health industry praised the use of fructose, saying it didn’t cause the rapid swings in blood sugar like common sugar. One of the “benefits” of HCFS – that it doesn’t stimulate the release of insulin- may be just another of its problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Do Vaccines Really Protect Your Health?

After reading about the dangers of vaccines, I felt compelled to share some of the facts with others.  Especially those who have or are expecting to have children.

I will start with a brief history and explanation of vaccines.  The word vaccine is derived from the root “vacca” the Latin word for cow.

In 1796 Edward Jenner, a British physician, developed a vaccine for small pox from cow pox (a disease affecting cow’s utters that can be passed on to people).

That was the first recorded vaccine.  Since then mandatory vaccines have been established: Polio, DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis [Whooping cough] and Tetanus) and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella [German measles]).

Vaccines are injections containing weakened amounts of the disease germ they are meant to protect against.

If this is true, why do children still get these diseases?   If vaccines are meant to strengthen our already weakened immune systems, then why are anti-biotics prescribed at an astronomical rate?

The long term side effects far outweigh any benefits these shots may have, these include:  Autism, dyslexia, seizures, speech impediments, hearing loss, blindness, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and chronic fatigue syndrome to name a few!

The best way to avoid contracting any disease is proper hygiene, adequate rest, and  a healthy diet including supplements and Herbs, avoiding sugar artificial ingredients and preservatives.  Sugar weakens the immune system, increases the incidences of infection and the body’s ability to protect itself from disease.

Just 100mg of sugar (8oz of soda contains an average of 29 grams [2900mg]) reduces immune function by 50% in one hour.

Building up the body’s natural immunity and taking responsibility for  any illness that may invade the body is more beneficial than being injected with foreign proteins and toxic substances. If the immune system is undermined and not allowed to handle disease in its own way, its ability to protect the body throughout life is lessened.

“Disease tissue is not caused by germs.  It attracts germs” Rudolph Virchow, German pathologist and founder of cellular medicine.

Germs helps decompose dying cells, so they may be eliminated by the body.  Disease is the cleansing effort of the body, to rid itself of toxins and waste material.

Ultimately the decision to vaccinate is  yours (for the time being anyway). It is not a decision to be made lightly. I suggest more investigation on your part.

For a copy of vaccine regulations in your school district write, to the state or county health department and the state board of education or your local school district. Most states provide vaccine waver forms permitting parents to object to mandated vaccine, for personal, philosophical, or religious reasons.

Also a written statement from the doctor that the vaccine would be harmful to a child’s health may exempt a child.

The NVIC use to have a 900#, Below are excerpts of what they said.

“The organization National Vaccine Information Center or NVIC is operated by dissatisfied parents together, a national non profit educational organization representing parents and health care professionals concerned about childhood diseases and safety of vaccines.

Hello you’ve reached the 900 information line at the National Vaccine Information Center a non-profit organization this information is not intended to substitute for medical advice from your doctor.

The pertussis vaccine which the P part of the DPT is just 1 vaccine legally required in most states.  Other vaccines include Diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella

Some states also require proof that your child has received Homophilus influenza B also known as HIB and Hepatitis B vaccine.  Often the DPT vaccine is given in combination with other vaccines on the same day.  Each vaccine has different side effects and time periods in which reactions occur.

It’s very important for you to know which vaccines your child received and their possible side effects and to carefully monitor your child for several weeks for reactions.  You may want to contact your doctor’s office before your child’s appointment and ask to read the manufacturer’s product insert for each vaccine to be given.

Vaccination is a medical procedure which effects the immune system and  carries the risk of injury or death.  Ask the doctor to give your child a medical exam first to make sure your child is healthy and does not have an infection.

There is evidence that vaccinating a sick child may not only cause more reactions but also make the vaccine less effective.  Ask your doctor to take a medical history to make sure your child does not have personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological or immune system disorders or other high risk factors.

The Holsup Pertussis Vaccine which is the P portion of the DPT is suppose to protect against whooping cough.  Although some children can still get the disease even if they are fully vaccinated.

Reactions to the pertussis vaccine can include – high pitch screaming, persistent crying for more than 3 hours, fever over 103 degrees, excessive sleepiness, shock and collapse which can included pale cool clammy skin and unconsciousness, convulsions such as twitching and jerking, unusual staring and drooling, crossing and rolling of the eyes and other neurological signs such as not being able to move an arm or a leg or a dramatic change in mental, emotional or physical behavior.

(Editor – I believe any abnormal symptoms should be taken seriously and told to the doctor.  I have to warn you that your doctor may just brush your concerns off, but demand that they provide the time and care that your child deserves!!)

Severe systemic reactions include severe redness and swelling at the injection sight or severe diarrhea or projectile vomiting.  More that 50 years of medical literature indicates that severe reactions to the pertussis vaccine can lead to permanent brain damage including: learning disabilities, hyperactivity, behavior disorders, mental retardation epilepsy and death.

If any of these symptoms occur alone or together following a vaccination, call your doctor or take your child to an emergency room.  Tell emergency room personnel that you believe your child is having a vaccine reaction and tell them which vaccines were given, make sure all symptoms are written down in the medical record.

Once there has been a severe reaction to the DPT vaccine there is strong evidence that no more Pertussis vaccine should be given.

Your doctor is required by law to provide you with vaccine benefits and risks information before your child is vaccinated.   Your doctor is also required to record the manufacturer and lot number and report any adverse event which might follow vaccination to Federal Health authorities.

If your doctor refuses to report, you have the right to report!

There are some DPT vaccine lots which has been associated with a high number of reports of hospitalizations injuries and death.  (I suggest that you call 1-900-288-1222 for updates on lots)

Following is a warning list of DPT vaccine lots with high numbers of serious reports:  Any DTP vaccine or DPRH vaccine that is DPT and HIB vaccines combined into one shot watch out for six digit lot numbers beginning with:  433,432,436,439,440 and 431.

Even if your doctor is not using one of these vaccine lots it is important to remember that the Holsop Pertussis vaccine and the DPT shot is the most reactive vaccine used in the United States.

Learn if your child is at higher risk for having a vaccine reaction because of a personal or family medical history such as sever allergies – including allergies to cow’s milk, migraine headaches, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions.

Learn more about the vaccination laws in your state and your rights under the law.

There are some parents that lack the understanding of the importance of nutrition.  There are others whose children eat a garbage diet.  These children are at more risk of any kind of health concern.

I am not an expert.  I have no orthodox medical degree.  It is my personal opinion that Good Nutrition and Good Health Habits is the key to good health; not poisons toxins or viruses injected directly into the blood stream.

A Confession to you

My Dear HealthyChatter readers,

As you all have probably noticed, there haven’t been any new articles for quite some time and I have come before you all today to make my great confession! I have been SLAMMED with school work and unfortunetly, because this blog can sustain itself, I have pushed you, my faithful readers, to the bottom of my to-do list. Well, NOT ANY MORE! Here’s the ‘New Deal’, seeing that I have zero time to even do homework throughout the week I have decided to set aside some time on Saturday morning to give you folks a new article every weekend. And unless I have a big physics test to study for, like last weekend, I hope to have that weekly article out to you by around noon EST.

So, my dear readers, you may be consoled that I have not forgotten about you, or most importantly you health, so make sure you check back this weekend to see the new article I am working on that seems to be coming out at a good time, Do vaccines really protect your health?

Yours truly,

Ty