Silver Hydrosol & the Flu

WHAT IS THE FLU?

Influenza—commonly shortened to “the flu”—is a contagious viral disease that appears more frequently in winter and early spring. The infection spreads through the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, throat and upper respiratory tract, sometimes invading the lungs. The virus typically sweeps through large groups of people who share indoor space, such as in schools, offices, and nursing homes. It is picked up via inhalation of water droplets from someone who is sick and coughs or sneezes and also from contaminated surfaces, usually introduced via the nose, the mouth or rubbing the eyes.

Both colds and influenza stem from viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract. The symptoms of influenza are more pronounced and its complications more severe. Influenza occurs most commonly in school-age children, but its most severe effects are felt by infants, the elderly, and people with chronic ailments. Despite advances in prevention and treatment in the United States, influenza and its complications are still fatal to some 30,000-plus people annually. Specific strains of the flu can be prevented by: 1) a flu vaccine; 2) taking one of several types of medications; or 3) using a silver hydrosol.

Some of these medications also reduce the severity and the duration of the symptoms if started within the first 48 hours of symptoms. A silver hydrosol can stop the progression of the flu in the first 48 hours if it is used aggressively.

TREATMENT WITH SILVER HYDROSOL

My favorite effective treatment is silver hydrosol. When signs and symptoms of the flu or a cold begin, hit it again and again with the silver hydrosol the first day. I recommend taking an oral dose (one teaspoon) every 15 minutes. Swish it around in the mouth several times and then swallow. You can also gargle with it. Like most medicines or supplements, the silver must reach the problem. One or two drops in each eye clears the virus in this moist area; the tear ducts connect to the nose, so each nostril should be sprayed or irrigated with silver. The oral doses are taken regularly until something is eaten, then you wait for one hour after a meal before resuming the 15-minute dosage schedule. Most people can perceive when they “turn the corner” on the situation.

The next day, the dosage schedule for the silver hydrosol can go to every hour. Most of my patients feel nearly normal by the end of the second day, but I strongly encourage them to continue some dosage of the silver hydrosol through the third day.

If pneumonia develops, see your local doctor. Be sure your medical doctor knows everything you are taking— prescription medicines, alternatives and supplements.

Fever burns off a lot of fluid, so drink plenty of fluids. If you are not eating, then taking your fluid in the form of soup is a good idea.

Silver Hydrosol Protocol for Flu & Related Conditions

Eye Infections (pink eye, conjunctivitis, sty and for flu)—Two drops in the eye, three to four times per day. A quality colloidal silver formula, as we recommend, is very soothing to the eyes.

Ear Infections—Ten drops in the ear, leave for two minutes then tip out, repeat three to four times per day.

Nasal Infections (including for flu)— One to two dropperfulls down each nostril while sitting down with your head tilted back; leave in for two minutes, then swallow, repeat three to four times per day.

Colds and Flu—Hold one to two teaspoons under tongue for thirty seconds, then swallow. Repeat every fifteen minutes during acute phase, gradually reducing to every hour or two, preferably on an empty stomach.

Sore Throat and Strep—Gargle one to two tablespoons for two minutes, then swallow; repeat five times per day. If using spray, spray throat ten to fifteen times every hour or two.

Editor’s note: This article is intended to give you more information about silver hydrosol’s use as a supportive tool for flu. It is not intended to treat or diagnose individuals. Our recommended silver preparation, Sovereign Silver, is, in fact, a silver hydrosol preparation. We strongly believe it is the highest quality preparation available to consumers today. It is available at natural health centers, natural pharmacies, and from health professionals.