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Colloidal Silver: Fungal Infection Treatment

June 23, 2008 – 1:04 pm
Fungal infection treatment will vary depending on what part of the body the infection has occurred. For instance, fungal infection of the nails will require a different type of treatment versus fungal infection of the foot. Sometimes fungal infection treatment will involve antibiotics and other times, creams or powders may be used.A fungal nail infection, for instance, is fairly common. Also called ringworm of the nail, this fungal infection is similar to the type that causes athletes foot. The fungi that cause ringworm are able to feed on keratin, which is the main protein in hair, nails, and the outer layer of the skin.Ringworm of the nails can occur happen in the nail or from an untreated fungal infection on the foot. Furthermore, fungal infection from the foot can also spread and grow into the nail. Symptoms of infection include a whitish thickening of the nail and nail-bed. Also, as ...

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Colloidal Silver: Animal Antibiotics

June 22, 2008 – 1:04 pm
Most animal antibiotics used on the farm are not given to treat sick animals. Farmers choose to feed livestock that contains a low-level of antibiotics in order to attack bacteria that might require an animals immune system to kill off. By feeding them animal antibiotics in this manner, it allows animals to grow more quickly and more efficiently in the eyes of the farmer.Animal Antibiotics Effects on Human HealthIn human medicine, the resistance of antibiotics has reached a crisis stage. In the past 20 years, the speed with which bacteria are becoming resistant to multiple drugs has overtaken the speed of new drug development. As a result, both doctors and patients are faced with the prospect of not being able to treat infections.Although a great deal of the problem stems from overuse and improper use of antibiotics in human medicine, the widespread use of animal antibiotics in agriculture has also ...

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Colloidal Silver: Anthrax Treatment

June 21, 2008 – 1:04 pm
There are three types of anthrax treatment available and all are in the form of antibiotics. They are ciprofloxacin, tetracyclines (including doxycycline), and penicillins. For those who have been exposed to anthrax but do not have symptoms, they will be given antibiotics for 60 days in order to help reduce the risk and/or progression of the disease due to inhaled anthrax.Anthrax is a disease caused by bacillus anthracis, which is a bacterium that forms spores. A bacterium is a tiny organism made up of one cell and many of them can cause a disease. A spore is a dormant cell that has the potential to come to life under the right conditions. The three types of anthrax include skin, lungs, and digestive. The disease is not known to spread from one person to another but people can contract it from animals and as a weapon.People can become infected with anthrax ...

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Colloidal Silver: Appendicitis Treatment

June 20, 2008 – 1:04 pm
The best appendicitis treatment is undergoing surgery in order to remove the appendix. The operation is called an appendectomy and removes the appendix before it opens or ruptures. If you choose this method of appendicitis treatment, you will be given IV fluids to keep hydrated awaiting surgery. Also, you will not be allowed to eat or drink anything because it may cause complications with the anesthesia during surgery. Of course, you will be able to resume a normal diet gradually for about 3-4 weeks after the surgery.The appendix, a narrow tubular pouch, is attached to the intestines. The appendix becomes inflamed and results in the condition called appendicitis when it is blocked. If the blockage continues in the appendix, then the inflamed tissue becomes infected with bacteria and begins to die from a lack of blood supply. Ultimately, the appendix will eventually burst.Appendicitis commonly affects 6% of people at some ...

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Colloidal Silver: Whooping Cough Treatment

June 19, 2008 – 1:04 pm
There is no whooping cough treatment that is likely to make a difference for the average case of whooping cough illness, or at least enough to reduce its course or the symptoms. Bronchodilators, cough suppressants, or antibiotics are futile at suppressing a cough. A whooping cough will generally take its course and most cases are mild.There are some exceptions when it comes to effective whooping cough treatments. For those who get severe illness, most often infants under 3 to 6 months or very elderly, whooping cough treatment with steroids may be necessary to reduce the severity. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to prevent complicating infections. Supportive whooping cough treatments include hydration and oxygenation.When serious complications do occur, a stronger treatment may be required. In the developed world, about 1% of cases require extra care and the most common complication is pneumonia, which requires a standard antibiotic treatment. Some patients may ...

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