Dear Humorous Herbalist: About two months ago, I was suffering from a sore throat that would not go away. There were no other symptoms. It was not strep. I assumed it was simply allergies or sinus ...

Colloidal silver is a controversial alternative medicine. Advocates claim it may be used to treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions, but there’s no scientific evidence to support these claims.

Despite anecdotal claims, there’s no scientific evidence to support colloidal silver as a treatment for cancer. It can be toxic, and the FDA has taken legal action against companies making false ...

Q. I have seen colloidal silver for sale in health-food shops. What is it used for and is it safe or is it a scam? Naturopath's response... Natural therapies are not immune to fads and fashions.

“Colloid” means that something is dissolved in another substance. Colloidal silver is made up of tiny particles of silver in water. It’s the same kind of silver used in jewelry and silverware. The ...