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The electrocolloidal process allows extremely fine silver particles to be suspended in solution by the tiny charge placed on the particles. It is done by striking an electric arc between poles made of the metal, under water. If done properly, this method replaces the need for any chemicals, stabilisers or proteins, so the product can be called a 'true' colloid of silver. However, much of the efficacy of the colloidal solution depends on the actual size and uniformity of silver particles. Particles that are too large may cause harm by lodging in the fine lining of the digestive tract and causing scar tissue to form. COLOUR A critical indicator of the quality of colloidal silver is colour. As the size of each silver particle gets larger, the colour of the solution ranges from yellow to brown to red to grey to black. Colloids of silver that are produced using the proper electrocolloidal method are a dif- ferent colour than the grind- or chemically-produced colloids, except in the case of some products that contain artificial food colouring to get the right colour. The ideal form of colloidal silver is a golden yellow colour. BIOCHEMISTRY Medical researcher Dr Gary Smith suggests that silver may be linked to the proper functioning of the body's natural defence system and that people with an inadequate intake may be more prone to illness. Medical tests indicate no known adverse effects from the use of properly prepared col- loidal silver. Indeed, there has never been a recorded case of adverse interaction with any other medication. Some lab tests have shown that 'true' colloidal silver in the range of 3 to 5 ppm (parts per million) has little effect on 'friendly' bacteria, while being highly useful against infec- tions and in eliminating various microbes, viruses and fungi. Colloidal silver that is too concentrated (above 5 ppm) may upset the delicate balance of the digestive tract by destroying significant amounts of friendly bacteria. With a 98 per cent uptake rate, colloidal minerals are much more easily assimilated compared to mineral supplements derived from crushed and processed clay, rocks and soil. And unlike many vitamin and mineral supplements where a higher concentration is sometimes more beneficial, with colloidal silver an excess in quantity does not mean more quality. In fact, the opposite is true. FDA EVALUATION A number of forms of colloidal silver have been officially recognised as pre-1938 drugs by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). However, not all forms listed were true colloids of silver because the size of the particles and the effectiveness varied markedly. The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has stated: "Colloidal silver is considered to be a pre-1938 drug. These products may continue to be marketed without submitted evidence of safety and effectiveness [required of all drugs marketed after 1938] as long as they are advertised and labeled for the same use as in 1938 and as long as they are manufactured in the original manner." COLLOIDAL SILVER TREATMENT Colloidal silver is tasteless, odourless and non-stinging to sensitive tissues. It may be taken orally, as well as put on a Band-Aid and applied directly to cuts, scrapes, open sores and warts. It may also be used as a rinse for acne, eczema and other skin irritations. It can be gar- gled, dropped into eyes and ears, used vaginally and anally, as well as atomised and inhaled into the nose or lungs. The following is a partial list of the more than 650 diseases that have been successfully treated with colloidal silver: * Acne * Anthrax * Appendicitis * Arthritis * Athlete's Foot * Bacterial infections * Bladder infections * Blood poisoning * Boils * Burns * Cancer * Candida albicans Catarrh * Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ¢ Colitis * Conjunctivitis * Cryptosporidium infection * Cystitis ¢ Dermatitis * Diabetes * Diarrhoea * Diphtheria * Dysentery ¢ Ear infection * Eczema ¢ Epstein Barr virus * Eustachian tube infection * Acne * Anthrax * Appendicitis * Arthritis * Athlete's Foot * Bacterial infections * Bladder infections * Blood poisoning * Boils * Burns * Cancer * Candida albicans Catarrh * Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ¢ Colitis * Conjunctivitis * Cryptosporidium infection * Cystitis ¢ Dermatitis * Diabetes * Diarrhoea * Diphtheria * Dysentery ¢ Ear infection * Eczema ¢ Epstein Barr virus * Eustachian tube infection NEXUS - 41 DECEMBER 1996 - JANUARY 1997