A very recent study says that silver aids in keeping biofilms at bay by preventing bacteria from adhering to our tissues. The study was published in the August 2009 International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents   (34;2:103-10) and notes, “The growing importance of materials that prevent microbial adhesion: antimicrobial effect of medical devices containing silver.”

“Silver-based polymers can protect the inner and outer surfaces of devices against the attachment of microorganisms,” the article says.

Sovereign Silver® First Aid Gel is the ONLY homeopathic topical preparation to harness the revolutionary power of silver in the form of Argentum metallicum   10x, 20x, 30x (homeopathic silver). It’s pure, it’s petroleum-free, and it works, some might say as easy as one, two, three… Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel works in three ways to help minor wounds heal fast:

1. Reduces topical pain: Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel reduces pain quickly, taking the sting out of skin irritations. Silver is known for its soothing effects on the skin.

2. Calms skin inflammation: silver calms inflammation, reducing the swelling, redness and heat on skin that often accompany minor wounds.

3. Fights skin infection and promotes healing: silver shines when it comes to fighting infections. Whether used with conventional treatments, or when appropriate as an alternative, silver helps the body to keep skin infection at bay, allowing minor wounds to heal quickly.

Sovereign Silver is the number one silver selling preparation—and for good reason. This first aid gel will help with so many different conditions, and it can be used with conventional first aid treatments to augment their effect.

Sovereign Silver was launched in 1999 only after Natural-Immunogenics had developed the most active form of silver ever to be seen in an ingestible form. This superiority was painstakingly documented by the company with electron microscopy and in vitro   laboratory testing, which compared hundreds of silver preparations as a means of visually identifying flaws and improving their own formulation in terms of activity, dispersion and anti-bacterial properties, which was confirmed in third-party testing. Virtually all other brands were shown to suffer from defects such as agglomeration (when silver particles clump together due to lack of ionic activity); addition of preservatives; lack of activity; low-bactericide potential; extremely high concentrations leading to safety concerns; and, very often, inaccurate label statements on their concentrations.

Many articles were published on these comparisons, and, frankly, few if any competitors truly could match the quality of Sovereign Silver. And finding a quality silver preparation is vital.

After all, silver is the most efficient antibacterial and anti-infectious agent on the planet. Silver is used in hospitals in stents and catheters, in bandages, and in medication such as silver sulfadiazine (for burns)—all because of its antibacterial and regenerative properties.

What makes the gel (and all of Sovereign Silver’s preparations including its silver hydrosol) so valuable is that when silver comes in contact with the germs or is found in the vicinity of a potential site of infection, its amazing antibacterial actions take over and risk of infection is markedly reduced, according to Dr. Eric Rentz, D.O., who is involved in on-going research in the use of silver for different clinical conditions. “In dealing with such defiant immune challenges, physicians are confronted with increasing numbers of new bacterial and viral mutations.” This is especially relevant during the cold and flu season and with the threat from the H1N1 virus. Silver gel may be preferable to benzyl alcohol synthetic topicals for hand sanitization as well. While both are known to kill microorganisms, only silver leaves the skin intact to defend against pathogenic presence, while the synthetic sanitizers actually leave the skin dry, damaged and more susceptible.

Natural-Immunogenics utilized the same proprietary method for creating nano- and pico-silver molecules for its silver hydrosol preparations and this same attention to quality has resulted in an unprecedented first aid gel, carefully formulated so that the Argentum metallicum,   Homeopathic Pharmacopoiea of the United States (HPUS) silver, remains active for all your topical needs.

ADVANCED HEALING

Silver has regenerative properties that can help with all kinds of healing. Using in vitro   and in vivo   studies spanning two decades, Dr. Robert O. Becker found that silver ions actually help to regenerate tissue. In studies using silver as an antimicrobial for wound healing, Dr. Becker observed that silver actually spurred significant growth stimulation in damaged tissues, reducing the risk of scratching and infection.

REDUCING RISK OF INFECTION

Silver is known to be a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, which means that as the skin heals, an application of silver will reduce the risk of secondary infection in areas of vulnerability, or if a secondary infection is already present, it can help clear it up. Upon contact with the injured area, silver will begin to act directly upon any foreign microbes that might cause infection.

Silver ions act by rupturing the outer membrane of the infectious agent, exposing the internal components to the immune system for cleanup by the white blood cells. Silver ions continue to work against microbes by attacking their oxygen-metabolizing enzymes and essentially suffocating them. These amazing healing properties apply to a wide array of common injuries.

Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel is the perfect alternative to conventional and herbal topical treatments, with these distinct advantages:

• KID-FRIENDLY Sting-free formula reduces topical pain, does not add to it.

• SAFETY Over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic drug products have no known side effects.

• CLEAN AND PURE No synthetic preservatives or petroleum.

• NON-GREASY, TRANSPARENT AND ODORLESS You’ll hardly know it’s there.

Homeopathic Silver First Aid Gel can be used for the following conditions as well:

FUNGAL SKIN INFECTION

Athlete’s foot is a common and annoying fungal infection that affects millions of Americans each year. It is a skin disease caused by the fungus Tinea pedis,   which usually occurs between the toes. Dr. Eric Rentz advises his patients to apply to feet directly after bathing and to follow this application with a treatment of benzoyl peroxide. This treatment method allows the silver to work synergistically with the oxygen in benzoyl peroxide to destroy the fungus.

HERPES & COLD SORES

While by no means to be used to cure this or any medical condition, by applying silver two to three times a day many people have found that their bodies’ natural healing processes are supported in such a way that they do their job at the rate that they should be. Silver is most effective when applied to the skin at the first tingling sensation. However, silver may be applied at any stage.

ECZEMA & SKIN ALLERGIES

A 2003 study conducted by the Department of Dermatology and Allergy at Biederstein Technical University in Munich, Germany, looked at the effects of silver-coated textiles in treating atopic dermatitis. After only two days, a significant decrease in S. aureus   colonization could be seen on the site covered by the silver-coated textile as compared to cotton.

CUTS & SCRAPES

Silver is an excellent first line of defense for cuts and scrapes, thanks to its antimicrobial properties. It will help protect the area from infection, and additionally, silver’s regenerative properties will help the area to heal faster.

SUNBURNS

Thanks to its regenerative properties silver has been used in dressings for burn victims for decades, and it can help with sunburns as well; silver helps burns by relieving inflammation, swelling and redness in the affected area, and its regenerative properties will help the area to heal faster.

Apply a thin to thick layer over the affected area and leave to absorb slowly. Clean area between uses and reapply as needed.

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Sovereign Silver’s First Aid Gel, the only true topical silver homeopathic on the market, is a safe, effective, low-dose, versatile product that exemplifies the unique characteristics that make silver such a desirable health tool. In addition, the company offers silver hydrosol for ingestion as a dietary supplement in support of the immune system.

For more information or to find a retailer in your area, visit www.sovereignsilver.com or call 888-328-8840.

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