Natural Infection Fighters  Today we will talk about fighting bacterial infections safely, naturally and effectively. Infection of one sort or another is something we all have to deal with periodically, whether it is major or minor. Three of the most common and powerful of these natural bacteria fighters are Tea Tree Oil, Oil of Oregano and Colloidal Silver. Many people have used one or more of these for topical applications (small cuts, abrasions, hangnails, etc.) with excellent results. When purchasing Tea Tree Oil, there is usually a caution about taking it internally, although some have used it internally and encountered no problem. So, use your judgment on this and perhaps experiment with several drops at a time. If you take a couple drops for oral reasons, it is fairly strong tasting, but do not dilute it by washing it down with any drink. Let it work its way around your mouth to do its job. Oil of Oregano is also strong tasting, but there is a mint version available that is a lot milder tasting without losing effectiveness. This oil is great for topical applications and works very quickly on most mouth and throat infections. Colloidal Silver has the advantage of leaving no oily residue if used topically. Just take Colloidal Silver internally at two-three ounces per day for internal infection although in extreme cases a quart a day has been consumed with no bad effects. The only caution noted for Colloidal Silver is that because it is so effective at killing bacteria, if taken internally, it may also kill the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract. Some research on Colloidal Silver says that it is absorbed so rapidly by the body, that the silver is absorbed before the liquid reaches the digestive system. For assurance, just take a good acidophilus product if using Colloidal Silver internally in any amount measured in ounces. Some have reported that their internal pain eased in seconds after drinking a couple ounces of Colloidal Silver solution. This is how fast it can be absorbed by the body. For small topical cuts or abrasions only a drop or two is required of any of these three products. For internal use, read the label on the product. Interesting Note: Did you know that burn dressings used in hospitals have colloidal silver in them to help burn victims avoid infection? Also, many home water purifiers have colloidal silver in the filtering agent to help kill harmful bacteria.