General Information

Chlorine dioxide is a yellowish-reddish gas that evaporates quickly at temperatures > 11°C (51.8°F). Once it dissolves in water, it can react quickly with other compounds, especially if they have an acid pH (pH < 7.0). When chlorine dioxide reacts with water, it releases oxygen and also forms the chlorite ion (ClO₂-). The ion is highly reactive and kills pathogens by oxidation.

Chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) is a well-known disinfectant used in water treatment and industry. When prepared according to this book, it becomes either a topical (skin) or an internal disinfectant. To prepare chlorine dioxide, two precursors are mixed in a 1:1 ratio. These are sodium chlorite (NaClO₂) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Chemical reaction destroys chlorine dioxide. It releases oxygen (O₂) which joins with hydrogen (H) to form water (H₂O) or with carbon to form carbon dioxide (CO₂). The chlorine neutral ion bonds with sodium to become salt (NaCl).[*] Equal portions of these reagents are mixed and the resulting solution is diluted in distilled water so that it can be ingested. The chlorine dioxide dissolved in the water is released in the tissues to act as a powerful selective disinfectant that eliminates, by oxidation, all pathogens with acidic pH levels, especially anerobic ones, while sparing the symbiotic bacteria with higher pH (normal blood pH is 7.35 to 7.45)

Mechanisms of Action

Chlorine dioxide (CD) only reacts with reduced sulfur compounds, secondary and tertiary amines and other highly reduced and reactive organic compounds essential to pathogens. When CD reaches an acidic area in the tissues, it dissociates and releases oxygen, which in turn creates better mitochondrial energy production (or perhaps puts oxidative stress on the dysfunctional mitochondria in cancer cells).

Bacteria

CD disrupts basic cellular physiological functions like protein synthesis. It attacks cellular structure or the acids inside the cell. Directly reacts with the amino acids and the cell’s RNA. It disrupts cell membrane permeability. It affects both aerobic and anerobic bacteria.

Viruses

CD reacts to peptone and prevents protein synthesis. May destroy capsids, a kind of Velcro that allows viruses to bind to cells it attacks.

Fungi

Oxidizes mold spores. Inhibits enzymatic activity.

Parasites

Works on malaria parasite. Works on Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium. Most parasites have an acidic metabolism and are therefor susceptible to CD’s oxidation selectivity.

Mucus and Biofilm

Because CD remains a gas in water, it can penetrate through to the intestinal system reaching the bacteria inside the biofilm. CD oxidizes the polysaccharide matrix that maintains the biofilm structure. When biofilm starts to grow again, creating an acidic environment, chloride ions turn into CD which removes the remaining biofilm.

Tumors and Cancer

CD’s reactions take place in two stages. During the first stage, chlorite forms (accepting an electron). During the second, the dioxide forms chloride (accepting 4 electrons). With the presence of traces of chlorate (an oxidizing agent) it would dissociate into sodium chlorite, common table salt.

Supplies and Preparation

Never use metal containers!

• Sodium chlorite (25%)
• Hydrochloric acid (4%)
• Distilled water
• Polypropylene, polyethylene or high-density polyethylene droppers resistant to pH 1.0-13
• Use glass containers for mixing

Types of Pathogens Treated

• Viruses: multiple small doses due high reproduction rate
• Bacteria: higher doses and longer intervals
• Fungi: persistent protocols, check for parasites
• Metal removal: requires high doses over long time
• Poisoning: small sips every few minutes
• Parasites: high doses for a minimum period of one week

Treatment Notes

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Inhalation is toxic
• Blood thinners may interact with CD
• Always avoid the ingestion of Vitamin C or other anti-oxidants since they cancel out the effectiveness of the sodium chlorite.
• Prescription drug dosages may possibly be reduced (eg, blood pressure, diabetes)
• Cold-like symptoms sometimes occur because pathogens were trapped in bio-films destroyed by CD
• CD works like oxygen, too little and no effect – too much can promote a very strong reaction – reduce dosage if you feel any adverse effects
• Follow the protocol as long as you feel necessary – byproducts of CD are H₂O and NaCl
• High dose of CD on empty stomach can cause vomiting
• Drink it cold, CD does not evaporate under 11°C (51.8 °F)

Overdose

• In case of overdose take Vitamin C, fresh apple juice, or a few classes of water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

Reported Side Effects

• General discomfort
• Unusual fatigue
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

Cautions

• Leave at least 30 minute intervals before and after meals and 1-2 hours before and after taking prescription drugs
• Do not mix CD with coffee, alcohol, bicarbonate, Vitamin C, ascorbic acid, orange juice, preservatives, antioxidants

Modes of Delivery

Precautions

• CDS contains chlorine but it is very different from laundry bleach
• Never inhale large quantities chlorine dioxide gas for a prolonged period.
• It is harmless in small quantities and over a short time. Never use metal containers. Don’t use rubber droppers
• Use only PP/HDPE/PE ophthalmological droppers

Drinking

Drinking is the most common method.

Enema

The second most effective method of application is by enema. The walls of the large intestine rapidly absorb the gas in the liquid and ClO2 gets transported to the liver via the portal vein. This method is beneficial for all diseases affecting the hepatic system and it helps to remove toxic waste because oxidation causes alkalization.

Spray

The solution can be activated with water and used in spray form for all types of skin problems due to its high disinfection power.

Bath

You can use CD for soaking in a bath by adding the activated mix to the bath water. This method is very effective for skin treatment.

Air Purifier

To disinfect the air in a room and avoid contagions, you can activate 6-10 drops in a glass. Since there is no ingestion, there is no need to add water.

Gas Treatment

Skin can absorb gas from CD made without adding water. Activate sodium chlorite in a glass and place the mouth of the glass over the area to be treated, exposing the skin to gas but not liquid.

 

 

Treatment Protocols

Protocol A (amateur)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication.

For beginners and for treating minor issues.

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with hydrochloric acid

Day 1:             Dose:   Before bed: 3 AD + 200 mL water

Day 2:             Dose:   One hour after breakfast: 3 AD + 200 mL; repeat before bed

Day 3: Dose:   One hour after breakfast: 3 AD + 200 mL; repeat 1 hour after lunch; repeat before bed;

Protocol B (basic)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication.

Basic: most widely used

Goal: doses of 3 AD/hr for at least 8 hr/day for 3 consecutive weeks

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with hydrochloric acid

Activate daily dose of drops every morning

Can use seawater instead of water diluent to prevent demineralization

Doses are taken @ 8-12/day (mark bottle to indicate dosages)

In case of nausea go back to previous dosage.

Day 1-3 (3 days):     Concentration: 6 AD + 1,000-1,500 mL water

Day 4-7(4 days):      Concentration: 12 AD + 1,000-1,500 mL water

Day 8-14(7days):     Concentration: 18 AD + 1,000-1,500 mL water

Day 15-21(7days):   Concentration: 24 AD + 1,000-1,500 mL water

Recommendations

• Small frequent doses throughout the day are more effective than larger less frequent ones
• Take as much CD as you can tolerate without nausea, diarrhea, or discomfort
• In case of discomfort, return to previous dosage but continue treatment
• Avoid Vitamin C and other antioxidant supplements at least one hour before and one hour after ingestion of CD
• If you wish to repeat the protocol, start at the beginning

Protocol C (common)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication.

Universal, easy to follow with practically no side effects, used for most conditions and general de-tox

Goal: drink 1 mL of CDS (3,000 ppm = 0.3%, diluted in 1,000 mL water) every hour, ten times/day (10 mL CDS total).

• Can use seawater instead of water diluent to prevent demineralization
• For serious illness increase gradually up to 30 mL/day
• If more is needed, make a second bottle and to not take more than 80 mL/day (6 mL/hr/100kg over 12 intakes)
• Treatment can continue as long as necessary

 

Protocol D (dermatology)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication.

For skin afflictions – has neutral pH so CDS can be applied directly to skin

Goal: treat skin wounds, burns, and other problems topically.

• Undiluted CDS can be applied directly to armpits to kill bacteria and eliminate body odor

 

 

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with hydrochloric acid

Spray Bottle: Concentration: 25 AD + 60 mL water – applied up to once per hour

• Store in cool dark place
• Should last 1 week
• If any feeling of heat or burning, wash area with water
• For more profound skin penetration, can combine with DMSO (70%)
  • Prepare 2 spray bottles, one with DMSO, one with CDS
  • Apply the solution from both bottles, alternating between the two

Protocol E (enema)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication.

One of the most effective protocols, aside from ingestion.

Goal: treat skin wounds, burns, and other problems topically

Effective for detoxing liver and treating chronic autoimmune diseases

Can substitute for oral ingestion in most cases

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with hydrochloric acid

Enema Bottle (2 Liter):   Dose: 20 AD + 2,000 mL water

• Fill enema bag with warm water and prepare AD separately in a glass
• Once activated, mix AD with water in enema bag
• Insert nozzle tip while lying down
• Hold no more than 5 minutes
• Procedure can be done in several short sessions or all at once
• Possible treatment schedules
  • 3 consecutive nights
  • 3 nights, 1 every other night
  • 3 nights, every 3 days
  • 3 nights, 1 night a week

Notes

• Most diseases originate in the gastrointestinal system
• CD removes toxicity and disintegrates adherence – reducing fatigue
• CD removes biofilm, bacteria, candida, fungi, encapsulated fecal matter, and parasites
• Good for detoxifying the liver

 

 

Protocol F (frequent)

• Before starting any protocol, first check compatibility to avoid any adverse effects. Mix one drop of sodium chlorite (25%) with one drop hydrochloric acid (4%) wait a minute for it to turn amber, then add to 100 mL water before drinking it. If no adverse effects appear within two hours you can start protocol.
• Very Important: Always wait at least one hour after meals or taking any prescription drugs before taking CDS – also wait at least one hour after the treatment before eating or taking medication. Do not take on an empty stomach.

One of the most effective protocols, aside from ingestion.

Goal: treatment of acute onset viral infections

Water Bottle (1 Liter):   Concentration: 8-10 mL CDS + 1,000 mL water

Dose:  8 equal portions (125 mL) every 15 minutes

• Mark water bottle in 8 equal doses
• Can be followed by Protocol C as needed

Protocol G (gas)

This protocol takes advantage of the healing benefits that come from the direct application of chlorine dioxide gas to the skin. The skin functions as an osmotic membrane allowing transpiration. Exposure to CD gas is an effective way to cover a large surface area of the body or to treat a specific area. It produces good results but be careful with exposure time. More than 5 minutes of exposure can cause irritation.

Goal: external treatment of small or large skin areas. Large area treatment can be used if ingestion is impossible.

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with hydrochloric acid

Small Area Treatment:   Concentration: 6-8 AD, no added water

• Mix in shot glass (see Figure 1)
• Immediately place the rim of the glass over the affected area, trapping the gas inside
• Be careful not to let the liquid touch the skin
• Exposure time = 3 minutes
• May be repeated hourly

Figure 1. Protocol G – chlorine dioxide gas applied to a sore on the arm and ears.

 

 

 

Large Area Treatment: Concentration: 30 AD, no added water

• Construct a large bag out of two or more garbage bags
  • Should be large enough for patient to sit inside completely covered except the head, which must always remain outside the bag to avoid inhalation of CD gas
• Place the AD in the bag, step inside, and close bag firmly around neck (Figure 2)
  • The patient should not wear any clothing
• May be performed up to 3 times per day at most

Figure 2. Protocol G for large skin area.

 

Protocol I (insect or spider bites and jellyfish stings)

Goal: external treatment of small or large skin areas. Large area treatment can be used if ingestion is impossible.

Treatment:            Concentration: normal CDS (3,000 ppm = 0.3%)

• Soak a tissue, cotton ball, or gauze in chilled CDS
• Apply directly to the bite or sting and let it dry
• Check for any stingers or barbs that need to be extracted
• Repeat as necessary for relief

Protocol J (joyful mouthwash)

Goal: mouthwash treatment for dental problems, bad breath, mouth ulcers, teeth discoloration

Activated Drops (AD): sodium chlorite activated at 1:1 with HCl

Treatment:      Concentration: 10 mL CDS + 200 mL water

Dose:  8 equal portions (125 mL) 3-4 mouthwashes per day do not swallow

• Later use once per day
• Highly effective before and after dental surgery

Appendix – How to Prepare Chlorine Dioxide

https://www.mmshealthy4life.com/chlorine-dioxide.html

Supplies

Buy CDS : https://www.mmshealthy4life.com/cds.html

Make CDS: https://www.mmshealthy4life.com/purchase-mms.html

 

https://www.lenntech.com/processes/disinfection/chemical/disinfectants-chlorine-dioxide.htm

 

 

Chlorine Dioxide (Activated Drops, AD)

• Sodium chlorite: 125 mL (5 oz) bottle of 22.4% solution
• Hydrochloric acid: 125 mL (5 oz) bottle of 4% solution

1. Add 3-25 drops of sodium chlorite to an equal number of drops of hydrochloric acid
   • 1 mL = 20 drops
2. Add the number of activated drops to the amount of water indicated in the Protocols above
3. 3 drops sodium chlorite + 3 drops hydrochloric acid = 50 ppm (0.005%)

Chlorine Dioxide gas in Solution, CDS (3,000 ppm = 0.3%)

• Sodium chlorite: 125 mL (5 oz) bottle of 22.4% solution
• Hydrochloric acid: 125 mL (5 oz) bottle of 4% solution

1. Us a glass container with approximately 0.5 liter capacity (glass Mason canning jar with glass lid
   1. The less air in the container, after addition of shot glass and water (below), the better the quality of the finished product
2. Place a small shot glass (10-15 mL) in the container and fill the container almost to the rim of the shot glass with distilled water – no water in shot glass
3. Remove the plunger from a 10 mL plastic syringe, cover the needle attachment end with your finger
   1. Dispense 5 mL sodium chlorate into the syringe and drain syringe into the shot glass
   2. Dispense 5 mL hydrochloric acid into the syringe and drain syringe into the shot glass
   3. Seal the lid on the container
4. Store the container in a dark place at room temperature
   1. The color of the liquid in the shot glass should be the same as the color of the liquid in the container (concentration will be 1,500 ppm = 0.15%)
5. Place the container in the refrigerator to cool down (2-3 hours)
6. Open the container in a well-ventilated place (do not breathe the gas) and remove the shot glass
   1. Collect the liquid in the shot glass for routine household disinfection use
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to double the concentration (ie, from 1,500 ppm to 3,000 ppm)
   1. Final CDS should be deep yellow similar to the color of sunflower oil
   2. The deeper the color, the higher the concentration (saturation is 3,000 ppm)

Notes

• Always store CDS in the refrigerator
• Store in amber colored glass pharmacy bottle
• Avoid excessive evaporation of chlorine dioxide gas when opening container
• Optional concentration check
  1. Use 3002 type chlorine dioxide strips from La Motte (upper indicator limit is 500 ppm)
  2. Dilute CDS with water 1:9 to yield a concentration of 300 ppm
  3. Dip indicator strip into diluted CDS
  4. Color indicating concentration between 200 ppm and 500 ppm is acceptable

Appendix-2

Symbols

AD             activated drops: sodium chlorite (NaClO₂) + hydrochloric acid (4%) as activator (1:1)

CD             chlorine dioxide

CDH          sodium chlorite + hydrochloric acid (4%) as activator with time

CDI            chlorine dioxide dissolved in normal saline solution (ClNa)

CDS           chlorine dioxide dissolved in water (3,000 ppm or 0.3%)

Cl               chlorine (periodic table)

Cl^–                  chlorine ion

Cl₂                  chlorine gas

ClO^–           hypochlorite ion

ClO₂              chlorine dioxide

ClO₂^–          chlorite ion

ClO₃^–          chlorate ion

ClO₄^–          perchlorate ion

DMSO       dimethyl sulfoxide

MMS₁        sodium chlorite + citric acid activator

MMS₂           calcium hypochlorite Ca(ClO₂)₂

NaCl          sodium chloride

NaClO       sodium hypochlorite

NaClO₂      sodium chlorite

NaClO₃      sodium chlorate

NaClO₄      sodium perchlorite

 

• ppm parts per million (eg, 3,000 ppm = 0.3%)
• mL milliliter
  • 1 mL = 0.03 fluid ounces (oz)
  • 1 oz = 29.57 mL

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References

• Andreas Ludwig Klacker: Forbidden Health, Voedia, 2018 (banned)
• Jim Humble: MMS Health Recovery Guidebook, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-9908945-3-7
  • Free download: https://www.jahealthadvocate.com/uploads/2/4/5/9/2459046/mms_health_recovery_guidebook_1_october_2016.pdf

 

                       

 

 

 

What is MMS?

https://chronicleflask.com/2016/08/27/mms-and-cd-chemistry-the-facts/

MMS stands for ‘master mineral solution’ or sometimes ‘miracle mineral solution’. It is a 22.4% solution of sodium chlorite in water. Sodium chlorite has the chemical formula NaClO₂. So, MMS is 22.4 grams of NaClO₂ dissolved in 100 mLs of water. Sodium chlorite/MMS does not, on its own, act as a bleach.

Sodium chlorite’s LD50 (for rats) is 350 mg/kg. This means that, on average, if you feed rats 350 mg of it per kg of body weight, half the rats will die. If we assume its toxicity is similar in humans (and there’s no reason it should not be) that means that 5.25 grams would probably be enough to kill an average 4-year-old child weighing about 15 kg.

MMS is usually sold as ‘water purification drops’. Search for ‘sodium chlorite water purification’ in Google and you will quickly find it (usually alongside an ‘activator’ solution). Bottles for sale are usually 4 oz, or 114 mls. One quarter of one of these bottles would probably be lethal to a 15 kg 4-year-old.

What is CD (or CDS)?

CD is chlorine dioxide (and CDS stands for chlorine dioxide solution). Chlorine dioxide is ClO₂. It is a bleach, used industrially to bleach wood pulp. It is also used to purify water and kill pathogens on certain foodstuffs. It is considered more effective than plain chlorine for water purification – it’s less corrosive and is particularly good at destroying legionella bacteria, as well as many viruses and protozoa.

Chlorine dioxide is more toxic than sodium chlorite. It’s LD50 is 292 mg/kg (the lower the number, the more toxic something is). For this reason, the concentrations used in food/water applications are very low. The US Environmental Protection Agency have set a maximum level of 0.8 mg/L chlorine dioxide in drinking water. That’s 0.00008 grams per 100 ml of water.

What’s the connection between MMS and CDS?

Chlorine dioxide evaporates quickly from solution, which means CD solutions cannot be stored – they have be made freshly as they’re needed. When sodium chlorite is mixed with an acid, usually citric acid (the acid in oranges and lemons), it forms chlorine dioxide. In short:

MMS + acid = CDS.

 

The chemistry behind this is complicated. It’s simpler if the acid used is hydrochloric acid (HCl), and this particular method of ‘activation’ is sometimes recommended by proponents of MMS/CD use.

If sodium chlorite is mixed with citric acid is used the reaction doesn’t happen in one step. Rather, chlorous acid (HClO2) forms, which ultimately breaks down to form ClO2. Several reactions are involved in this process. The concentration of chlorine dioxide in a solution made in this way is likely to be lower than if hydrochloric acid is used. However, it’s important to realise the the resulting solution is a mixture of harmful substances. Less chlorine dioxide does not necessarily mean safer.

How much chlorine dioxide forms when MMS is ‘activated’?

It’s not possible to answer this precisely, because it depends on several different factors. To begin with, it depends on whether hydrochloric acid or another acid (such as citric acid) is used. It further depends on temperature, and how much acid is added. We have no way of knowing exactly what someone mixing up these solutions at home is doing.

A document on acidified sodium chlorite published by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) suggests that, at a pH of 2.3, a 50 ppm solution of sodium chlorite would produce 16 ppm chlorous acid (less at higher pHs). Starting with a 22.4% solution (as in MMS), and allowing for the stoichiometry suggested by the equations above, this could produce something in the region of 36 g of chlorine dioxide per litre of water in one activated drop (AD).

Assume one drop = 0.05 mL = 0.00005 L = 1 L/20,000

• 1 g/L = 1,000 ppm = 0.1%
• A percent is 10,000 parts per million. In order to express the results as a percent, divide ppm by 10,000

One AD = 36 grams or chlorine dioxide per L

Protocol A = 3 AD + 200 mL water (ignoring the insignificant volume of 3 drops)

The US EPA’s recommended safe limit for chlorine dioxide is 0.0008 grams/L of water.

 

How are CD solutions used in food & drink production?

Very dilute solutions, with just a few ppm of chlorine dioxide, are used as sprays or dipping solutions for poultry, meats, vegetables fruit and seafood. However, in these applications the chlorine dioxide evaporates from the food long before anyone eats it – it’s not present in the final food product. Chlorine dioxide is also used in water treatment plants, but the concentration in the final water supply is strictly controlled so that it’s less than the recommended safe limits.

The number of drops used varies. Humble reportedly used 18 drops at a time in his malaria treatment. Usually this is added to further liquid, for example in a 250 ml bottle. Assuming a drop is 0.1 mls, this could be as much as 0.065 g of chlorine dioxide in 250 mls, or 0.26 grams per litre. Once again, US EPA’s recommended safe limit for chlorine dioxide is 0.00008 grams per litre.

The amounts recommended by MMS/CD protocols are likely to be at least 3000 times safe limits, and may be considerably more. Protocols exist which recommend drinking these mixtures every one or two hours, eight times a day or even more.

 

 

What would happen if someone drank a CD solution?

It would be ironic if it weren’t so tragic.

Chlorine dioxide exposure may actually cause delays in the development of the brain.

It would depend on the concentration. The very low levels used in normal water purification are not harmful (that’s why safe limits exist), however drinking large amounts (such as those usually recommended in MMS/CD protocols) would cause irritation to the mouth, oesophagus, and stomach. There is no evidence that chlorine dioxide causes cancer. The ATSDR‘s (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) entry for chlorine dioxide says that “studies in rats have shown that exposure of pregnant animals to chlorine dioxide or exposure of pups shortly after birth can cause delays in the development of the brain” (see also PMID: 2213920).

Why are CDS enemas used, and what would be the effect?

Rivera in particular advocates CDS enemas to kill the ‘parasites’ which she and her followers believe cause autism. There is no evidence for the existence of these ‘parasites’. Photos published online which purport to show them have been condemned as actually showing intestinal lining and mucus, excreted as the direct result of harsh enema procedures.

Enemas, regardless of the liquid used, have risks. Repeated enemas can cause electrolyte imbalance, rupture of the bowel and damage to the rectal tissues. Enemas with CDS are likely to be particularly dangerous since it is corrosive. Proponents of CDS use claim it is ‘selective’ and only kills ‘harmful’ bacteria and parasites. This is not possible; chlorine dioxide is a strong oxidising agent and damages all cells it comes into contact with, regardless of the nature of those cells.

 

 

[*] Note: hypochlorite is bleach and is chemically different from chlorine dioxide.