Methylene Blue – A bolt from the Blue

August 6, 2025 by Jurgen

Many of us who studied chemistry in school will remember the ubiquitous bottles of methylene blue — a dark blue, ink-like substance used in various reactions, tests, and as a staining agent. What might come as a surprise is that methylene blue was the first synthetic pharmaceutical ever created. It was first produced as a dye by a German chemist in 1876 and quickly found use as a medicine.

Initially used to treat methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder), methylene blue later became a treatment for conditions such as malaria, urinary tract infections, cyanide and carbon monoxide poisoning, septic shock, neurodegenerative disorders, and psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Its historical use also contributed to the development of other widely-used antimalarials and antidepressants.

Modern research has focused on methylene blue’s ability to enhance mitochondrial function. Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of cells, convert glucose and oxygen into energy. Dysfunction in these structures is thought to contribute significantly to degenerative and age-related diseases.

Because of this, methylene blue is being investigated for its potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease, as well as ischemic brain injury (such as stroke), traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neuro-degenerative conditions. Its key mechanism appears to be enhancing mitochondrial efficiency, which improves energy production, blood flow, and cellular repair.

Additionally, methylene blue may boost levels of vital brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which can elevate mood and support mental well-being.

As a powerful antioxidant and enhancer of energy metabolism, methylene blue could help combat age-related changes throughout the body, potentially helping us look younger and stay healthier longer.

Recent attention has also turned to its antimicrobial properties, with promising implications in the fight against bacterial and viral infections.

Caution: Methylene blue should not be used if you are taking antidepressant medications. It may stain the tongue and cause temporary discolouration of urine and stool.

Colloidal Silver – Wonder Cure

July 11, 2025 by Jurgen

Q: I’ve heard people talking about colloidal silver and hailing it as a wonder product, can you tell me more and what I can use it for?

Colloidal silver is a powerful, natural antibiotic and preventative against infections. Colloidal silver is a liquid, that contains tiny particles of silver suspended in water. The word colloidal refers to these microscopic silver particles that do not fully dissolve, but remain evenly dispersed throughout the liquid.

It has been reported to kill 650 micro-organisms, many of which are associated with diseases. This does not mean that taking colloidal silver will cure disease, as colloidal silver only kills micro-organisms when they are in contact with it for a sufficient period of time.

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Colloidal silver is painless on abrasions, in open wounds, in the nostrils for a stuffy nose and, unlike some anti-septics, it does not destroy tissue cells. It has a long history of use — before antibiotics, silver compounds were used to fight infections.

Excellent as an underarm deodorant, since most underarm odour is caused by bacteria breaking down substances released by the sweat glands.

Colloidal silver can be applied directly on a bandage for warts, or applied to eczema, itches, acne and bug bites.

Silver particles are used in surgical gloves nowadays.

To purify water, add one tablespoon per gallon, shake well and wait six minutes. Mixed this way, it’s tasteless.

Here’s how it works:-

Acting as a catalyst, colloidal silver reportedly disables the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They suffocate without corresponding harm occurring to human enzymes or parts of the human body chemistry. The result is the destruction of disease-causing organisms in the body and in the food.

It can be applied either topically to cuts and scrapes, or taken internally to treat a range of things from diarrhoea to throat infections.

CAUTION: When taken internally or used in large amounts, silver can build up in the body and cause a permanent bluish-grey discolouration of the skin and eyes called argyria. It can also interfere with some medications.

Agnus Castus – Balance your hormones

June 21, 2025 by Jurgen

USES Pre-menstrual tension syndrome (PMS/PMT), teenage acne, hormone imbalance.

HISTORY Vitex Agnus Castus was well known in ancient times and featured in Homer’s 6th- century BC epic The Iliad, as a symbol of chastity. As the name chaste tree implies, it was used to reduce sexual desire and traditionally monks chewed it to reduce unwanted libido.

Vitex Agnus Castus aka Chaste Tree

HOW IT WORKS
Research has confirmed that Agnus Castus has a hormonal action. A study in Germany indicated the berries have a progesterogenic effect, acting on the pituitary gland, which regulates the menstrual cycle. It also has been reported to possess the ability to inhibit Prolactin.

Both these actions are thought to be important in PMS, particularly as many who suffer with the problem have a greater sensitivity to Prolactin.

Agnus Castus has also been found to be very effective in the treatment of teenage acne in both women and men due to its balancing effect on hormones.

Supplement your diet with Zinc and Beta Carotin (Vitamin A) to aid healthy healing and the regeneration of your skin.

Grown by nature & Discovered by science.