Hydrogen Peroxide has been studied extensively in the treatment of acute infection, arteriosclerosis, emphysema, candida, chronic fatigue syndrome, influenza, chronic sinus infection, chronic allergy, viral infection, chronic yeast infection, etc. It has also been found to increase the effectiveness of radiation in cancer treatment. 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. H2O2 is not some undesirable by-product or toxin, but instead a basic requirement for good health.

For example, we now know that vitamin C helps fight infections by producing hydrogen peroxide, which in turn stimulates the production of prostaglandin. Also lactobacillus found in the colon, produce hydrogen peroxide. This destroys harmful bacteria and viruses. The friendly bacteria in the colon are aerobic. In other words, they flourish in high oxygen environments and thrive in the presence of oxygen rich H2O2. On the other hand, most strains of harmful bacteria (and cancer cells) are anaerobic and cannot survive in the presence of oxygen or H2O2.

No one yet fully understands the complete workings of hydrogen peroxide. We do know however, that it is loaded with oxygen. It has been 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). As early as 1920 the English medical journal, Lance, 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.

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’s very cheap and non-patentable. Let us look at a few conditions that seem to respond especially well to H2O2 therapy. First, keep in mind that there are two methods of administering the peroxide – orally and intravenously. While most conditions respond remarkably to oral ingestion, emphysema is one condition in which intravenous infusion can be extremely beneficial. 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. H2O2 therapy can offer more. 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. Within minutes oxygen from the hydrogen peroxide begins to bubble up between the membrane lining the lungs sacs and the accumulated mucus. (Dr. Farr refers to this as “Alka-Seltzer effect.”) The patient begins to cough and expel the material that is accumulated in the lungs.

According to a study by Dr. Johanna Budwig of Germany, “for proper cellular utilization of oxygen to take place, our diets must contain adequate amounts of unsaturated fatty acids. Dr. Budwig states, “It’s obvious that our oxygen needs are not being met”. Several of the most common aliments now affecting our population are directly related to oxygen starvation. Asthma, emphysema and lung disease are on the rise. Immune system disorders are sweeping the globe. Chronic fatigue, “Yuppie flu” and hundreds of other strange viral diseases have begun to surface. Coenzyme Q10, helps regulate intercellular oxidation. Organic germanium, which received considerable publicity not too long ago, also increases oxygen levels at the cellular level. Even substances like niacin and vitamin E promote tissue oxidation.

Conclusion:

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 DMSO. If you’ve never used either of these compounds you’re 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 H2O2, the amount contained in the first milk (colostrums) 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 a strong supporter of H2O2 therapy, I’m not suggesting that everyone needs to be using it. There are probably many individuals whose health and well being wouldn’t be enhanced with hydrogen peroxide or they’ve been misinformed about its use.