Dear Scott:

You write:
>   I need to know what information is available regarding whether or not
>   colloidal silver kills the Hep C virus and how quickly.  I need
>   information that is empirical and scientifically supported by experts
>   in the research field.  I also need testimonials from people who have
>   been "cured" of HCV as a result of taking CS.

There's a smattering of "scientific" research into the use of CS for 
HCV and other pathogens, but most of what little exists is in the form 
of private research and experimentation, commercially funded in vitro 
studies, and scattered reports of clinical results, all small scale.

As you probably know, the authorities in the US actively condemn CS and 
other alternatives, thereby preventing serious research being done.

Testimonial and anecdotal evidence is abundant once you delve to the 
level of communities like this one where people are directly involved 
in studying and using CS.

I expect members here with HCV experience will chime in shortly.

>   The main reason I need this information is that I am an addictions
>   specialist in a methadone clinic and I counsel clients who are being
>   treated for opiate addiction.

Congratulations on your recovery.

>   ... when it came down to actually using [CS], they were still
> skeptical and not even one person has tried it.  ...  I know this stuff
> works but I need very strong evidence for the skeptics that are
> needlessly dying, putting the pharmaceuticals in their bodies and
> having to suffer the consequences of such.

I have had the same experience. I've decided I will no longer attempt 
to *convince* anybody of anything regarding alternative health.  

I will tell them that I've learned of alternatives that work, from 
people I trust and respect, and that they should begin doing research 
on the net. I warn them that they'll find dozens of worthless sites, 
for every nugget of good information. If they decide they want help 
they should ask me.

If they don't ask, I know they're not interested. I will no longer 
accept responsibility for the failure of their imaginations.

I don't want to counsel you to give up. I hope you will continue to 
try. You may be more effective than I have been. Just don't blame 
yourself if they don't listen.

>   Thank you for your time and the all the hard work you folks do!

Thank you for the inspiration of your eagerness to help.

If there is anything I or the group can do for you, please ask.

Be well,

Mike D.

[Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian]
[[email protected]                        ]
[Speaking only for myself...               ]


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