As posted by Brooks Bradley 2nd March 99 Dear list members. Our group has just completed a series of evaluations attempting to determine the efficacy of colloidal silver as a treatment/remedy for alimentary tract parasites and/or pathogens, in canines. Involved were 11 mature dogs (4 males, 7 females) varying in ages from 2 to 15 years. All dogs, except the two youngest females (2 yrs) and one male (5yrs) were experiencing mild, to heavy, round-worm loads; and 5 individuals revealed tapeworm infestations. No vermifuges were administered to any dogs during the evaluations. Mucosa swab tests and fecal samples were taken from all individuals to establish a baseline. Also, blood samples. Various individuals' blood physiology revealed a number of different pathogens, in varying populations; but no fulminating clinical cases of any contagious type. The original protocol involved food and water controls (by weight and volume, factored for age), with each individual receiving an amount of colloidal silver in their food-mix, at a single daily feeding. Epithelial tissue mucosa, fecal material and blood samples were taken from each individual every 10 days (each 5 days from 4 individuals representing an age cross-section). Results, gained during this 5 month study, were quite revealing. Colloidal silver solution administered as an equivalent 1 teaspoon of 5 ppm per 10 lbs body-weight---to a maximum dosage of 2.5 teaspoons, resulted in the following: 1. NO definitive reduction in ANY of the intestinal parasite worm populations. 2. Almost TOTAL elimination of all PATHOGENIC inhabitants of the gastro-intestinal tract of ALL dogs, together with a 75% reduction of friendly flora. 3. NO reduction in the seizure frequency of two epileptic-prone individuals. 4. TOTAL elimination of BOTULINUM (within 48 hours); detected in two individuals during the original evaluations. This further strengthens data gained during earlier researches involving higher mammals. Oddly enough, the dogs exhibited NONE of the classic symptoms of botulinum poisoning normally displayed by humans (differences in physiology, possibly). Unfortunately, we had no way of knowing EXACTLY what the incubation stage was. COMMENTS: Interestingly, the dilution co-efficient of the CS appeared to be of no consequence. e.g. No matter whether 5 ppm or 20 ppm strengths were employed, only the TOTAL AMOUNT of actual silver used----proved to be consequential-------regardless of the degree of dilution to the limit tested (up to 8 ounces of fluid). Chronic conditions of a viral nature were improved in ALL subjects. One case of deep-seated, bacterial, ear infection showed no improvement during this protocol (possibly a more aggressive treatment would have given positive response). No dogs, young or old, experienced any pulmonary afflictions during the evaluation period (Sept. '98--Jan. '99). One conclusion shared by the entire staff is that, APPARENTLY, colloidal silver has little, or no, effect on organisms of a more complex (higher) order; but where the actual line of demarcation is, has yet to be determined. I take this occasion to tell list members I will, most probably, be posting less often for some time. We are in the midst of re-organizing and I am creating a new, smaller, non-profit research foundation; one less demanding and more amenable to my disposition and available time. You have, all, been most helpful, respectful in your observations, appreciative, and genuine students of the life process. Be well and my very best to you all. Sincerely. Brooks Bradley.
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