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What is Hydrogen Peroxide
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Grades of Hydrogen Peroxide
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The Many Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide
By Dr. David G. Williams, http://educate-yourself.org/cancer/benefitsofhydrogenperozide17jul03.shtml
Posted July 17, 2003 (Original title: Hydrogen
Peroxide - Curse or Cure?)
When it comes to hydrogen peroxide therapy there seems to be only two
points of view. Supporters consider it one of the greatest healing
miracles of all time. Those opposed feel its ingestion is exceptionally
dangerous, and only the foolhardy could think of engaging in such
behavior. Before either condemning or endorsing hydrogen peroxide, let's
take a real close look at what we're dealing with.
Hydrogen peroxide is one of the few simple miracle
substances still available to the public. Its safety and multiple uses
ranks it right up there with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
or DMSO. If you've never used either of these compounds you are
overlooking two of the most powerful healing tools ever discovered. Most
of us started on hydrogen peroxide shortly after birth. Not only does
mother's milk contain high amounts of H202, the amount contained in the
first milk (colostrum) is even higher. This seems only reasonable now
that we know one of its main functions is to activate and stimulate the
immune system. Although I am a strong supporter of H202 therapy, I am
not suggesting that everyone needs to be using it. There are probably
some individuals whose health and well-being would not be enhanced with
hydrogen peroxide. But there are also millions of others who are
suffering needlessly because they either do not know about hydrogen
peroxide or they have been misinformed about its use.
What is Hydrogen Peroxide
If any substance is interesting, it's hydrogen peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide should really be called hydrogen dioxide. Its chemical
formula is H2O2. It contains one more atom of oxygen that does water
(H20). By now everyone's aware of the ozone layer that surrounds the
earth. Ozone consists of three atoms of oxygen (03). This protective
layer of ozone is created when ultraviolet light from the sun splits an
atmospheric oxygen molecule (02) into two single, unstable oxygen atoms.
These single molecules combine with others to form ozone (03). Ozone
isn't very stable. In fact, it will quickly give up that extra atom of
oxygen to falling rainwater to form hydrogen peroxide (H202). (Bear with
me: all this chemistry mumbo jumbo I'm going through actually will help
you understand the importance of hydrogen peroxide.)
It is this hydrogen peroxide in rainwater that makes it so much more
effective than tap water when given to plants. With the increased levels
of atmospheric pollution, however, greater amounts of H202 react with
air-borne toxins and never reach the ground. To compensate for this,
many farmers have been increasing crop yields by spraying them with
diluted hydrogen peroxide (150 to 500ml of 35% mixed with 75 litre
of water per acre). You can achieve the same beneficial effect with your
house plants by adding 30ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide (or 16 drops of
35% solution) to every litre of water you give your plants. (It can also
be made into an excellent safe insecticide. Simply spray your plants
with 30ml of 3% peroxide mixed with 30gr of white sugar and one
litre of water.)
Hydrogen peroxide is odorless and colorless, but not tasteless. When
stored under the proper conditions, it is a very stable compound. When
kept in the absence of light and contaminants, it dismutates (breaks
down) very slowly at the rate of about 10% a year. (This can be slowed
even further by storing the liquid in the freezer.) It boils at 152
degrees C and freezes at minus 2 degrees C.
When exposed to other compounds hydrogen peroxide dismutates readily.
The extra oxygen atom is released leaving H20 (water). In nature oxygen
(02) consists of two atoms--a very stable combination. A single atom of
oxygen, however, is very reactive and is referred to as a free radical.
Over the past several years, we've continually read that these free
radicals are responsible for all types of ailments and even premature
aging. What many writers seem to forget, however, is that our bodies
create and use free radicals to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, and
fungi. In fact, the cells responsible for fighting infection and foreign
invaders in the body (your white blood cells) make hydrogen peroxide and
use it to oxidize any offending culprits. The intense bubbling you see
when hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with a bacteria-laden cut or
wound is the oxygen being released and bacteria being destroyed. The
ability of our cells to produce hydrogen peroxide is essential for life.
H202 is not some undesirable by-product or toxin, but instead a basic
requirement for good health.
Newer research indicates we need hydrogen peroxide for a multitude of
other chemical reactions that take place throughout the body. For
example, we now know that vitamin C helps fight infections by producing
hydrogen peroxide, which in turn stimulates the production of
prostaglandins. Also lactobacillus found in the colon and vagina produce
hydrogen peroxide. This destroys harmful bacteria and viruses,
preventing colon disease, vaginitis, bladder infections and a host of
other common ailments. (Infect Dis News Aug.8,91:5).
Aerobic versus Anerobic
While we are discussing enemas and douches, there is another
misconception about H202 I need to address. The friendly bacteria in the
colon and vagina are aerobic. In other words, they flourish in high
oxygen environments and thrive in the presence of oxygen rich H202. On
the other hand, most strains of harmful bacteria (and cancer cells) are
anaerobic and cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or H202. We can
agree that hydrogen peroxide produced within individual body cells is
essential for life. And no one doubts its effectiveness when it comes to
treating infections topically. The controversy deals with ingesting the
substance orally or introducing it into the body intravenously. The
dispute has been going on for decades, and considering the attitude of
our medical community, it will continue for many more decades to come.
I'll admit I was skeptical when I first learned about using H202 orally
or intravenously. This healthy dose of skepticism, however, lead to a
great deal of investigation, clinical work and experimentation. And
while I realize a large majority of readers will probably never be
convinced that H202 is a safe and effective compound, I am. Hydrogen
peroxide is safe, readily available and dirt cheap. And best of all, it
works! No one yet fully understands the complete workings of hydrogen
peroxide. We do know that it is loaded with oxygen. (500ml of the
food-grade 35% solution contains the equivalent of 61.5 litres of
oxygen. 500ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide found at the local drugstore contains
5 litre of oxygen. And 500ml of the 6% solution used to bleach hair
contains 10 litres of oxygen.) We also know that when H202 is taken into
the body (orally or intravenously) the oxygen content of the blood and
body tissues increases dramatically. Early researchers felt these
increases were simply due to the extra oxygen molecule being released.
This doesn't however, appear to be the case.
Only very diluted amounts of H202 are ever introduced into the body. The
small amount of oxygen present couldn't be solely responsible for the
dramatic changes that take place. Dr. Charles Farr, a strong proponent
of intravenous use, has discovered another possible answer. Dr. Farr has
shown that hydrogen peroxide stimulates enzyme systems throughout the
body. This triggers an increase in the metabolic rate, causes small
arteries to dilate and increase blood flow, enhances the body's
distribution and consumption of oxygen and raises body temperature
(Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-Oxidative Medicine
1989, 1990, 1991).
Father Richard Willhelm
We are just beginning to learn exactly how H202 works. It was reported
to work as far back as 1920. The English medical journal, Lancet, then
reported that intravenous infusion was used successfully to treat
pneumonia in the epidemic following World War I. In the 1940's Father
Richard Willhelm, the pioneer in promoting peroxide use, reported on the
compound being used extensively to treat everything from
bacterial-related mental illness to skin disease and polio. Father
Willhelm is the founder of "Educational Concern for Hydrogen Peroxide"
(ECHO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on the
safe use and therapeutic benefits of hydrogen peroxide.) Much of the
interest in hydrogen peroxide waned in the 1940's when prescription
medications came on the scene. Since that time there has been little
economic interest in funding peroxide research. After all, it is dirt
cheap and non-patentable. Even still, in the last 25 years, over 7,700
articles relating to hydrogen peroxide have been written in the standard
medical journals. Thousands more, involving its therapeutic use, have
appeared in alternative health publications. The number of conditions
helped by hydrogen peroxide is astounding. The reported dangers and side
effects are few and often conflicting.
Oxygen, important for life
Chlorination of drinking water removes oxygen. Cooking
and over-processing of our foods lowers their oxygen content.
Unrestrained antibiotic use destroys beneficial oxygen-creating bacteria
in the intestinal tract. Dr. Johanna Budwig of Germany has shown that
for proper cellular utilization of oxygen to take place, our diets must
contain adequate amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. Unfortunately, the
oils rich in these fatty acids have become less and less popular with
the food industry. Their very nature makes them more biologically
active, which requires more careful processing and gives them a shorter
shelf-life. Rather than deal with these challenges, the food industry
has turned to the use of synthetic fats and dangerous processes like
hydrogenation.
It's obvious that our oxygen needs are not being met. Several of the
most common ailments now affecting our population are directly related
to oxygen starvation. Asthma, emphysema, and lung disease are on the
rise, especially in the polluted metropolitan areas. Cases of
constipation, diarrhea, intestinal parasites and bowel cancer are all on
the upswing. Periodontal disease is endemic in the adult population of
this country. Cancer of all forms continues to increase. Immune system
disorders are sweeping the globe. Chronic fatigue, "Yuppie Flu" and
hundreds of other strange viral diseases have begun to surface.
Ironically, many of the new "miracle" drugs and nutritional supplements
used to treat these conditions work by increasing cellular oxygen
(oftentimes through H202 formation). For example, the miracle nutrient,
Coenzyme Q10, helps regulate intercellular oxidation. Organic germanium,
which received considerable publicity not too long ago, also increases
oxygen levels at the cellular level. And even substances like niacin and
vitamin E promote tissue oxidation through their dilation of blood
vessels.
Hydrogen peroxide is only one of the many components that help regulate
the amount of oxygen getting to your cells. Its presence is vital for
many other functions as well. It is required for the production of
thyroid hormone and sexual hormones. (Mol Cell Endocrinol 86;46(2):
149-154) (Steroids 82;40(5):5690579). It stimulates the production of
interferon (J Immunol 85;134(4):24492455). It dilates blood vessels in
the heart and brain (Am J Physiol 86;250 (5 pt 2): H815-821 and (2 pt
2):H157-162). It improves glucose utilization in diabetics (Proceedings
of the IBOM Conference 1989, 1990, 1991). The closer you look at
hydrogen peroxide, the less surprising it becomes that it can help such
a wide variety of conditions.
Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide
The following is only a partial listing of conditions in
which H202 therapy has been used successfully. (Many of these conditions
are serious, if not life-threatening. As always, I would highly
recommend seeking the advice and guidance of a doctor experienced in the
use of these techniques.)
Allergies Headaches
Altitude Sickness Herpes Simplex
Alzheimer's Herpes Zoster
Anemia HIV Infection
Arrhythmia Influenza
Asthma Insect Bites
Bacterial Infections Liver Cirrhosis
Bronchitis Lupus Erythematosis
Cancer Multiple Sclerosis
Candida Parasitic Infections
Cardiovascular Disease Parkinsonism
Cerebral Vascular Disease Periodontal Disease
Chronic Pain Prostatitis
Diabetes Type 11 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetic Gangrene Shingles
Diabetic Retinopahty Sinusitis
Digestion Problems Sore Throat
Epstein-Barr Infection Ulcers
Emphysema Viral Infections
Food Allergies Warts
Fungal Infections Yeast Infections
Gingivitis
Emphysema and Hydrogen Peroxide
Let's look at several conditions that seem to respond especially well to
H202 therapy. First, keep in mind that there are two methods of
administering the peroxide-1) orally and 2) intravenously. While most
conditions respond remarkably to oral ingestion, emphysema is one
condition in which intravenous infusion can be a godsend. Emphysema
involves destruction of the alveoli (the small air sacs in the lungs).
Although chemical fumes and other irritants can cause the destruction,
it is most often the result of smoking. As the disease progresses, the
patient finds it more and more difficult to breathe. A wheel chair and
supplemental oxygen become necessary as the disease progresses. Lack of
adequate oxygen reaching the tissues forces the heart to pump more
forcefully. This leads to high blood pressure, enlargement of the heart
itself and eventually heart failure. Conventional medicine offers little
help for emphysema. There is no cure. The best that can be hoped for is
symptomatic relief and the prevention of any serious complications that
might result in death. H202 therapy can offer more. Using 30ml of 35%
peroxide per 1 litre of non-chlorinated water in a vaporizer improves nighttime breathing tremendously. But intravenous infusion holds the
real key to relief. It has the ability to cleanse the inner lining of
the lungs and restore the ability to breathe.
We continue to hear the same story from Dr. Farr and others who use
intravenous infusion for emphysema and congestive lung problems. Within
minutes oxygen from hydrogen peroxide begins to bubble up between the
membrane lining the lungs sacs and the accumulated mucus. (Dr. Farr
refers to this as the "Alka-Seltzer effect.") The patient begins to
cough and expel the material that has accumulated in the lungs. The
amount of bubbling, coughing, and cleansing can be regulated by simply
turning the H202 on and off. As the peroxide clears the lung surface and
destroys the bacterial infections, the patient regains the ability to
breath more normally. We continue to receive reports from patients for
whom the technique has improved breathing so much that a wheelchair and
supplemental oxygen are no longer needed. If you would like to find a
doctor in your area trained in the use of intravenous H202 infusion,
contact the International Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM), P.O.
Box 13205, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 at (405) 478-4266. They can provide
names and addresses of doctors using the procedure in your area.
If emphysema were the only ailment successfully treated with H202
therapy, it would still rank as one of the top health discoveries of all
time. Fortunately, H202 works wonders on a multitude of health problems.
It does so by increasing tissue oxygen levels. A closer look at how we
have decreased the availability of external and internal oxygen, will
show you just how important this can be. If you were not too occupied
with trying to hide dissection specimens in the other student's desks,
you might remember from elementary science courses that our atmosphere
contains about 20% oxygen. That is under ideal circumstances. It has
recently been reported that in many of our more polluted cities, there
levels have dropped to around 10%! (I have already mentioned how less
hydrogen peroxide-containing rain is reaching the earth's surface. With
increased pollution it is reacting with airborne toxins before it even
reaches the ground.) And everyone, by now, knows the oxygen-generating
rain forests are being destroyed worldwide, which further reduces
available oxygen. Internal oxygen availability is also under attack.
Grades of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is available in various strengths and
grades.
A) 3.5% Pharmaceutical Grade: This is the grade sold at your local
drugstore or supermarket. This product is not recommended for internal
use. It contains an assortment of stabilizers which shouldn't be
ingested. Various stabilizers include: acetanilide, phenol, sodium
stanate and tertrasodium phosphate.
B) 6% Beautician Grade: This is used in beauty shops to color hair and
is not recommended for internal use.
C) 30% Reagent Grade: This is used for various scientific
experimentation and also contains stabilizers. It is also not for
internal use.
D) 30% to 32% Electronic Grade: This is used to clean electronic parts
and not for internal use.
E) 35% Technical Grade: This is a more concentrated product than the
Reagent Grade and differs slightly in that phosphorus is added to help
neutralize any chlorine from the water used to dilute it.
F) 35% Food Grade: This is used in the production of foods like cheese,
eggs, and whey-containing products. It is also sprayed on the foil
lining of aseptic packages containing fruit juices and milk products.
THIS IS THE ONLY GRADE RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNAL USE. It is available in
pints, quarts, gallons or even drums. Various suppliers are mentioned
later in this article.
G) 90%: This is used as an oxygen source for rocket fuel.
Only 35% Food Grade hydrogen peroxide is recommended for internal use.
At this concentration, however, hydrogen peroxide is a very strong
oxidizer and if not diluted, it can be extremely dangerous or even
fatal. Any concentrations over 10% can cause neurological reactions and
damage to the upper gastrointestinal tract. There have been two known
fatalities in children who ingested 27% and 40% concentrations of H202.
Recently, a 26 month old female swallowed one mouthful of 35% H202. She
immediately began vomiting, followed by fainting and respiratory arrest.
Fortunately, she was under emergency room care and although she
experienced erosion and bleeding of the stomach and esophagus, she
survived the incident. When she was re-examined 12 days later, the areas
involved had healed (J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 90;28(1):95-100).
35% Food Grade H202 must be
1) handled carefully (direct contact will burn the skin--immediate
flushing with water is recommended).
2) diluted properly before use.
3) stored safely and properly (after
making a dilution the remainder should be stored tightly sealed in the
freezer).
One of the most convenient methods of dispensing 35% H202 is from a
small glass eye dropper bottle. These can be purchased at your local
drugstore. Fill this with the 35% H202 and store the larger container in
the freezer compartment of your refrigerator until more is needed. Store
the eye dropper bottle in the refrigerator. The generally recommended
dosage is outlined in the chart below. The drops are mixed with either
170 or 230ml of distilled water, juice, milk or even aloe vera juice or
gel. (Don't use chlorinated tap water to dilute the peroxide!)
Suggested Protocol
The program outlined is only a suggestion, but it is
based on years of experience, and reports from thousands of users. Those
who choose to go at a slower pace can expect to progress more slowly,
but that certainly is an option. The program is not carved in stone and
keep in mind that it can be adapted to fit individual needs. Individuals
who have had transplants should not undertake an H202 program. H202
stimulates the immune system and could possibly cause a rejection of the
organ.
Day # -Number of Drops/ Times Per Day
1 - 3 3
2 - 4 3
3 - 5 3
4 - 6 3
5 - 7 3
6 - 8 3
7 - 9 3
8 - 10 3
9 - 12 3
10 - 14 3
11 - 16 3
12 - 18 3
13 - 20 3
14 - 22 3
15 - 24 3
16 - 25 3
Maintenance Dosage
In most situations after the above 21 day program, the amount of H202
can be tapered off gradually as follows:
25 drops once every other day for 1 week
25 drops once every third day for 2 weeks
25 drops once every fourth day for 3 weeks
This can then be reduced to between 5 and 15 drops per week based on how
one feels. Those with more serious problems will often benefit from
staying on 25 drops three times a day for one to three weeks, then
tapering down to 25 drops two times daily until the problem is resolved
(possibly as long as six months). Those with chronic systemic
Candidiasis may need to start with 1 drop three times a day, then 2
drops three times a day before starting the above schedule. It is
important that H202 be taken on an empty stomach. This is best
accomplished by taking it either one hour before meals or three hours
after meals. If there is food in the stomach, the reaction of H202 on
any bacteria present may cause excess foaming, indigestion, and possibly
even vomiting. Additionally, some animal research indicates that when
H202 given orally combines with iron and small amounts of vitamin C in
the stomach, hydroxyl radicals are created (J Inorg Biochem
89;35(1):55-69). The bleach-like aftertaste of H202 can be lessened by
chewing one of the sugar-free cinnamon gums. Some individuals taking
H202 immediately before bedtime have a difficult time getting to sleep.
This is probably due to a sense of alertness triggered by an increase of
oxygen at the cellular level. The oral dosage schedule is basically the
same for all conditions. There are several points to keep in mind,
however.
Some individuals may experience upset stomach. If this occurs it is
recommended that one not stop the program, but rather remain at the
current dosage level or reduce it to the previous level until the
problem stops. (Some patients have been able to solve the nausea problem
by taking three or four lecithin capsules at the same time they take the
H202.) During the program it's not uncommon to experience what is known
as a healing crisis. As dead bacteria and toxins are released from your
body it may temporarily exceed your capacity to eliminate them quickly
enough. In some individuals this overload may cause fatigue, diarrhea,
headaches, skin eruptions, cold or flu-like symptoms, and/or nausea. One
should not discontinue using the peroxide to stop this cleansing. By
continuing the program, toxins will clear the body sooner and this
healing crisis will pass rather quickly.
If you are not already taking vitamin E and an acidophilus product, I
recommend starting them before going on H202. Vitamin E can make more
efficient use of any oxygen available and acidophilus will help
re-establish the beneficial bacterial flora in the lower bowel and also
help in the internal production of hydrogen peroxide.
When lactobacillus in the colon or vaginal tract have
been overrun with harmful viruses, yeast, or bacteria, an effective
douche or enema solution can be made using 3 tablespoons of 3% H202 in 1
litre of distilled water. Keep in mind, however, that a good bacterial
flora must always be re-established in theses areas to achieve lasting
results.
Making and Using 3% Solutions of H202
A 3.5% solution can be made quite easily by first pouring
30 ml of 35% food grade H202 into a pint jar. To this add 320 ml of distilled water. This
will make 350 ml of 3.5% H202. 3.5% H202 has a variety of medicinal
uses.
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Three tablespoons mixed with a litre of non-chlorinated water makes a
good enema or douche formula.
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It can be used full strength as a mouthwash or mixed with baking soda
for toothpaste.
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It can be used full strength as a foot bath for athlete's foot.
(Diabetics have found relief from circulation problems by soaking their
feet in 500ml of 3% peroxide mixed with 3.5ltr of warm,
non-chlorinated water for 30 minutes nightly.)
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A tablespoon added to 1 cup of non-chlorinated water can be used as a
nasal spray. Depending on the degree of sinus involvement, one will have
to adjust the amount of peroxide used. I have seen some who can use it
at the full 3% strength and others who had difficulty with using a few
drops and mixed with a cup of water.
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3.5% H202 can be added to pets drinking water at the rate of
30ml per litre of non-chlorinated water. Sick cattle reportedly benefit from
500ml (of 3%) to each 19 litre of water. (Chickens and cows have
remained healthy by using 230ml of 35% H202 per 3800litre of
drinking water.)
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pour over dishwashing cloth at the end of the day to
kill germs
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use for washing fruit and veggies (soak for 2-3
minutes)
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use for washing meat (soak for 15 minutes)
Additional Information
There are two sources you should contact if you have an interest in
using hydrogen peroxide therapy. The first, ECHO, was founded by Father
Richard Willhelm and is run by Walter Grotz. Their information packet
includes a sample newsletter, a list of H202 distributors and several
other items. The packet is being made available to interested
ALTERNATIVES readers for only $3. Their address is ECHO Box 126
Delano, MN 55328
If you have an interest in contacting doctors who provide intravenous
hydrogen peroxide therapy you can write to the International
Bio-Oxidative Medicine Foundation (IBOM) at the address listed earlier
in this article. You should also be aware that there are now numerous
hydrogen peroxide products on the market. Some are simply peroxide that
has been flavored and mixed with sea minerals, aloe vera, inner tree
bark or other ingredients to make the peroxide more palatable (Superoxy,
Oxy Toddy, etc.).
Others claim to have developed products that deliver more oxygen than
does simple hydrogen peroxide (Aerox, Anti-Oxid-10, Di-Oxychloride,
Aerobic 07, Aqua Pure, etc.). Basically you'll end up paying a small
fortune and at best achieving the same results you can get for pennies
by using hydrogen peroxide.
~ Afterword ~
The above copyrighted article has been reprinted with permission from
Mountain House Publishing, P.O. Box 829, Ingram, TX 78025. It appeared
in a issue of the health newsletter, ALTERNATIVES ($39.00/yr. 12 issues)
Subscription information and/or a sample issue can be obtained by
writing to the above address.
If you have any doubts about the self-healing power of your body,
consult your naturopath or health practitioner for advise!
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