Norma writes: > One individual on the list said that they had gotten really sick from > some bad cs years back. How would we ever be able to determine it was > bad?
I don't know exactly what Mike M. experienced, but if I remember correctly he attributed his reaction to some contamination on the electrodes. It's generally recommended that you keep your electrodes clean and avoid touching them, setting them on the kitchen counter, and so on. Don't use things like soap or scrubby pads unless they are dedicated to only the one task and kept clean. That said, I've never had a similar experience to Mike's and have not always been all that careful. I wipe my electrodes with white paper napkins and just keep them in the covered cup between batches. The only other concern is that the person is not directly allergic or sensitized to the silver. We had one incident some years ago of a list member who had a frightening allergic response the first time she tried a home-made brew. She'd been using a well thought of commercial product for some time, but all of a sudden, the first dose she took of her own CS almost laid her flat. So start with a *very* small dose or two... even a few drops or a teaspoon full ... and wait a while to make sure there is no sudden and serious reaction. Don't fear, as this appears to be extremely rare but worth checking for. > And, you mention to use a lot. Is it better to ramp up the amount > little by little so one doesn't get sick from herxing.....which I > presume to be die off of bacteria or viruses? Yes, that is what you'll want to do. The major advantage of making your own CS is that it is inexpensive -- basically the cost of the water and a little electricity. That enables you to use as much as you want without concern for the cost. I keep hearing that people who are seriously treating major illness see better effects the more they use. The basic guideline, after you sensibly consult your own health-care professional, is to dose for effect. Ramp up until the die-off symptoms are noticable and modulate the dose to remain comfortable while retaining effectiveness. Be careful, keep reading, be informed. You're taking responsibility for yourselves and doing so early in the process. That will give you the best chance of a successful outcome. Godspeed. Mike D. [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. Instructions for unsubscribing may be found at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
