Silver Nano Particles and Yeast Infections

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Silver has been used for at least six millennia to prevent microbial infections. It has been effective against almost all organisms test- ed, and has been used to treat nu- merous infections and noninfec- tious conditions, sometimes with striking success (1). Around 400 BC, the "father of modern medi- cine", Hippocrates, wrote of using silver to improve wound care, and during the intervening years sil- ver has been featured in a wide range of writings, most of which highlight its capabilities with par- ticular regard to limiting inflam- mation and infection (2). There are now hundreds and hundreds of peer-review published medical studies on the medicinal use of silver for things like wound care, bio tissue engineering, antimicro- bial action,

antiviral action, and even use against different types of cancer. (15) Silver Background History Modern Times In more recent times, silver has been approved or cleared by the US FDA in numerous types of products to combat a host of both pathogenic and super drug-resis- tant problem microbes (3). Even some of the deadliest pathogens, like MRSA, VRE, and even Candida auris, are easily killed by Nano silver products (4)(5). FDA-cleared prod- ucts can carry direct claims on anti- microbial action for things like use on device-insertion-site problems (3). A device-insertion tool could include products like condoms or tampons, thus giving rise to the potential uses of a nano silver gel in the vaginal tract. Safety Unlike other forms of silver, such as

ionic silver, Nano silver has been proven to do no harm to any body system, as demonstrated by three different published, peer-reviewed human ingestion studies (6). In those studies, the silver was found to be eliminated partially through the urine, but mostly through the fecal tract. Importantly, it was found that the Nano silver was eliminated completely from the body within just 24 hours of ingestion. Another important factor to con- sider in the discussion of using a sil- ver gel intra-vaginally, would be the potential effect of the silver on the good, or probiotic, bacteria. Probi- otic bacteria help protect many hu- man body systems, including the skin, gut, and also the vaginal tract. Most things that could potential- ly kill a problem

pathogen will also kill a probiotic protector-bacterium, possibly eliminating one problem in the vaginal tract just to cause another one. Older forms of silver, like chemical or ionic forms of silver, will start killing probiotic bacteria at about 2.5 ppm (7), which is not good! Several studies on Nano sil- ver (8)(9) have shown that this form of silver causes no damage to pro- biotics at the low levels at which it is used, (up to about 32 - 40 ppm). This means that Nano silver is able to kill the pathogens in the vaginal tract without damaging the good or probiotic bacteria.

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15 What Are the Symptoms? Factors That In- crease the Risk of Getting A Yeast Infection The Problem Yeast infections are a common ailment in the United States and around the world. While 75% of women will get at least one yeast infection in their lifetime, up to 8% get more than four in a year. These repeated cases are called recurrent yeast infections. (19)(20) Candida albicans is the most prev- alent cause of fungal infections in people. Its species name, albicans, comes from the Latin word for "white." The yeast appears white when cultured on a plate, and in the case of certain infections, like thrush, it can create white patches. C. albicans can cause two major types of infections in humans: su- perficial infections, such as oral or vaginal

candidiasis, and life-threat- ening systemic infections. The polymorphic fungus Candida al- bicans is a member of the normal human microbiome. In most indi- viduals, C. albicans resides as a life- long, harmless commensal. Under certain circumstances, however, C. albicans can cause infections that range, as stated, from superficial infections of the skin to life-threat- ening systemic infections (10). It can be deadly. By one estimate, invasive candidiasis, contracted in hospital, causes 2,800 to 11,200 deaths yearly in the US (11). The fungus most commonly, however, manifests in forms including out- breaks beneath dental work, as dia- per rash, or vaginal infections. A vaginal yeast infection causes burning, itching, and redness in the vulva (the

outside parts of the vagina). Another sign is that the itching and burning can feel worse when you urinate or have sex. A vaginal yeast infection caused by Candida albicans can cause a whit- ish or yellowish discharge. The dis- charge can be watery or chunky, similar to cottage cheese or cur- dled milk.(12)(13). In males, a yeast infection can af- fect the head of the penis. Symp- toms include redness, irritation, and discharge (14) [according to the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS)]. It can also affect the skin or the mouth. A yeast infection isn't generally con- sidered a sexually transmitted in- fection, however it can be trans- mitted between partners. It is important for people to know some of the factors and medical conditions

that increase the risk of getting a vaginal yeast infection (14). This would include: • recent use of antibiotics • pregnancy • use of hormonal contraceptives • Unmanaged diabetes • being immunocompromised • moisture in the genital area • the presence of an alternate Candida fungus, as opposed to Candida albicans Any activity that can cause chang- es in typical vaginal flora, including douching, can also contribute to a yeast infection. Improper diet and lack of sleep may also increase the risk.

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16 What Can Nano Sil- ver Do to Eliminate A Yeast Infection How To Use Nano Silver to Help Elim- inate The Problem. Conclusion Nano silver can have a number of positive effects on a yeast infection. Nano silver is well known to be a broad spectrum anti-microbial (15), eliminating not only yeast but also bacteria, viruses, mold, and a num- ber of parasites (including Tricho- monas vaginalis - STD) . It is also a proven anti-inflammatory agent, helping to reduce inflammation and pain (16) in the tissue as well as to help speed up the natural healing process. By eliminating the patho- gen and reducing the pain and itch, the problem can be subdued quickly by using Nano silver. Dr Sherrill Sellman, ND, (naturo- pathic doctor, best-selling author, women's

health expert, psychother- apist, contributor to health maga- zines worldwide, lecturer, and host of two weekly podcasts) said of using a Nano Silver gel intra-vagi- nally, "The good news is that it will not cause antibiotic resistance or alteration of healthy vaginal micro- flora. In addition to its lubricating and anti-microbial effects, it is able to quickly reduce inflammation, itching, pain, and burning, while at the same time accelerating tis- sue repair and healing. It is gentle, soothing, non-irritating, and free of harmful chemicals. My patients discovered that the Nano-Silver gel quickly soothed the vaginal tissues, eliminated irritation, and calmed inflamed tissues. It quickly healed any vaginal tears. It helped to pro- mote a healthy

vaginal microbiome, eliminating fungal or bacterial infec- tions."(17) To treat a vaginal yeast infection, a number of doctors (17)(18) sug- gest putting a dime sized dob (3–5 ml) of a 32 ppm Nano silver gel on a tampon or in a vaginal applicator and then inserting it into the vagi- na. They reported that the gel could help eliminate a Candida infection within about 15-90 minutes without harming the protective bacteria in the vaginal tract. Doctors have also suggested that by using the gel as a personal lubricant, the gel could help eliminate the yeast on both partners at the same time, helping to prevent reinfection. Silver has been used for thousands of years to help eliminate infections and promote natural healing of wounds. It is a broad-spectrum

an- timicrobial, able to kill yeast, bacteria, viruses, mold and some parasites. Published studies show that Nano silver will not hurt or kill the good or needed probiotic bacteria, including vaginal probiotics. Most women will have a yeast infection sometime in their lives and some can have many. A number of doctors have reported that Nano silver gel, used intra-vagi- nally, can help calm, sooth, and elim- inate a yeast infection within about 15-90 minutes of intra-vaginal appli- cation, without damaging or harm- ing protective probiotic bacteria.

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17 Keith Moeller, ND, has co-authored many papers, textbooks, and other publications on silver, a number of which have been peer-re- viewed and published in leading wound care, science, and health journals. After working with the US Military to help solve medical problems for soldiers in the field, he was awarded honorary posi - tion as a member of the US Special Operations Medical Associa- tion, a designation he is proud to hold. He accompanied his father, standing before the US Congress, at their request, to testify about the use of nano-silver to treat malaria and other humanitarian problems. He has authored a general guidebook on the history and medicinal uses of silver in healing mankind. The book sold more than 10,000 copies, at which time he

made it available for free on the internet (Silver, Nature's Natural Healer, www.silveruseinstitute. com). Keith has also been an inventor on a number of US and inter- national issued patents on the use of nano silver in health care. Keith Moeller Sources 1. History of the Medical Use of Silver, US National Library of Medi- cine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/19566416/ June 10, 2009 2. https://www.silverinstitute.org/ wp-content/uploads/2017/01/SilverIn- Medicine.pdf 3. FDA 510(k) Device approval #K092826 4. C.G. Laboratories, April 8, 2010. Antimicrobial Time Kill Study Report. Eight pathogens including; Candida a., MRSA, VRE, etc. Challenge levels of 1-3 billion pathogens/ml. 90%+ kills at 5 min, at 10, 20, 30 ppm levels. 5. Nelson Labs - June

10, 2005. An- timicrobial testing – Hard surface. Kill times against Candida a., Trichophyten m., Aspergillus n., and Stachybotrys c., a type of black mold. 6. Internal Ingestion Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/?term=23811290, P450 Drug Interaction Study: https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub- med/?term=25137296, No Platelet Aggregation Study: https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=23517080 7. Spectrum of Antimicrobial Activity Associated with Ionic Colloidal Silver. Journal of Alternative and Comple- mentary Medicine Volume 19, 2013. 8. Effect of Amorphous Hydrogel with colloidal Silver, SilverSol® (12 & 40 ppm) on innocuous Lactobacillus acidoph- ilus (LA) and Bifidobacterium longum (BL) growth Viridis BioPharma Pvt. Ltd. Survey No. 65

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worse,of%20yeast%20called%20Can- dida%20albicans. 14. https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/151172#causes 15. An Updated Review on Silver Nanoparticles in Biomedicine; Accept- ed: 20 November 2020; Published: 23 November 2020 16. Rustum Roy, M. Richard Hoover, A.S. Bhalla, Tania Slawecki, et al., Ultra- dilute Ag-Aquasols with extraordinary bactericidal properties: the role of the system Ag-0-H2O, Current Science Investigation 2007. 17. A Silver Lining for Women's Vagi- nal Health - Conscious Living Magazine Dr Sherrill Sellman 18. Silver Use Institute, Silver Natures Natural Healer Silveruseinstitute.com 19. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ health/diseases/5019-vaginal-yeast-in- fection 20. https://www.webmd.com/women/

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