Silver

When I first read about improper exposure to protein-based forms of silver causing irreversible Argyria, a bluish skin discoloration, and how some types of silver boost melanin production (pigmentation) in the skin, the idea of using silver as a natural remedy for Herpes Simplex Virus seemed controversial and somewhat mind-boggling. Silver is touted to protect against and remedy conditions caused by viruses and bacteria. Does it work? Many people say it does. Silver is touted to protect against and remedy conditions caused by viruses and bacteria. 

While researching COVID-19, I was privileged to have run across a video on Facebook presented by Dr. Gordon Pedersen (MyDoctorSuggests.com), which big pharma has since shut down. They also removed his book, The Silver Miracle, from Amazon. In the early 1900s, colloidal silver was a respected antibiotic. However, colloidal silver was placed on the back burner once Penicillin and Sulfa drugs arrived.

How Silver Works

Back in the day, when not everyone had a refrigerator, people often placed a silver coin in a milk jar to keep it from growing harmful bacteria, such as mold. After realizing the power of silver to prevent bacteria from growing, colloidal silver, a solution of nano-meter-sized silver particles in purified water, was eventually developed to help prevent the spreading of disease caused by bacteria. Colloidal silver is made by running electrical currents through a silver wire in a water bath. Colloidal silver became known as an agent that fought off infections, including scarlet fever, pneumonia, and syphilis and speeded the healing of wounds. Multiple studies have revealed mixed results on the effects of colloidal silver against various strains of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. However, studies that ruled out the effectiveness of silver against fungi were studying only colloidal silver. Not all silvers work the same way. There's ionic silver, colloidal silver, hydrosol silver, and structured silver. Only this last one, structured silver, which is alkaline-based (not acid-based), works against all three. The first doctor to document silver as a bactericide was Dr. Carl Credé (see below).

So, How Does Silver Help to Put Herpes In Remission? 

Colloidal silver inhibits the herpes virus by cutting off its oxygen supply. It does this by disabling the enzymes the virus needs to survive, binding itself to the viral membrane, and suffocating it, which is how silver works against most viruses, such as colds and flu.

Improper exposure to protein-based forms of silver can cause irreversible Argyria, a bluish skin discoloration. Some types of silver may also boost melanin production (pigmentation) in the skin.

A drawback to using colloidal silver internally is that it can harm healthy cells and adversely affect your pH due to its acidic nature when taken internally. Those living with HSV must always maintain pH, as a negative pH can cause more frequent and severe outbreaks. Yes, silver will attack herpes and help keep it in remission. However, negative pH will also negate some of the effectiveness. Because of the cellular science behind the workings of colloidal silver in the body, this type of Silver doesn't work as well for putting and keeping herpes in remission when taken internally. However, it can be helpful to use topically on herpes lesions. It's entirely safe to use on and around the mouth, vagina, anus, and penis. It is also safe to use when swishing and spitting. There's no burning whatsoever. I suggest dabbing it on after a shower, waiting for it to dry, and applying a natural pain-relieving remedy (see HSV Remedy Recipes). However, there is a form of silver that's completely safe to take because it's alkaline (see below). 

NOTE: If you decide to take colloidal silver, you should take it with a prebiotic to be sure good gut bacteria continue to flourish. Colloidal silver has no negative interactions with medications, but if you are taking antibiotic drugs, check with your doctor before using any silver solution internally or otherwise. 

Structured Silver

Dr. Gordon Pederson created a safe, Structured Silver product that's even safe for animals, as it's ALKALINE! So, even when taken internally, there's no damage to healthy cells, no negative pH imbalance, and no turning blue. To learn more, click the book cover above or here. 

In mentioning, "silver-laced" condoms are available, proven to help the fight against contracting HSV. Here's a link to learn more.  ​

NOTE: Neither Dr. Pedersen nor Herpotheca claim any cure for COVID-19 or other viruses or bacteria.