Essentially, the idea behind silver is it keeps bacteria and
parasites from absorbing vital oxygen; consequently the bacteria and parasites
suffocate and die out. For this reason, colloidal silver is a much touted
supplement with the alternative medicine and general health community.
Colloidal silver is made up of microscopic silver particles
suspended in liquid. According to colloidal silver enthusiasts it inhibits growth
of bacteria and parasites. It is commonly used to fight and prevent infections
of all types. Common uses for colloidal silver are as a mouthwash, a topical
antibiotic for cuts and scrapes and even as teardrops for common ear Infections.
Colloidal silver is widely available on the marketplace. It
can be purchased in most health food stores such as the vitamin Shoppe and most
health websites on the net. Even some pharmacies and drug stores carry it as
well.
Colloidal silver comes in multiple strengths and commonly
purchased as a liquid or a cream. As an alternative you are also able to
produce your own Colloidal silver at home. Colloidal silver generators, which
are devices which you can purchase to manufacture your own silver water at home
for a fraction of the price it would cost you to buy at a health food store.
Even though silver water may sound like a miracle, it can cause multiple side effects. The most common negative side effect to silver water is a condition known argyria. Individuals with argyria develop a blue grayish tint to the color of their skin. Argyria doesn't have any other known side effects besides the skin discoloration however; the mental strain on these individuals is immense. Additionally, silver water can act as a heavy metal toxin within the human body under certain circumstances.
