In January 2000, Hilly Rose interviewed Bob Beck, Russ Torlage and Ed Griffin about the use of micro-currents of electricity for health, The Beck Protocol, and the Flexner Report. These tapes offered background information, how electricity for health was excluded from the medical curriculum and the four parts of The Beck Protocol. Listeners called in to share the benefits they experienced using the protocol. A set of four audio-tapes were available from Premiere Radio. Unfortunately, Premiere Radio no longer sells the tapes.

The US patent #5,188,738 should be available in your local library or via the Internet.

Beck Beck endorsed all products manufactured by SOTA Instrument Inc. Russ Torlage of SOTA Instruments worked closely with Bob the last few years of his life. In addition, Bob Beck also endorsed an electronics store as a source for parts and kits and another manufacturer's blood electrification unit. With pressure from the FDA, however, both these companies withdrew as a source for the Beck Protocol supplies.

Bob Beck passed from this world in June 2002. He always emphasized that his doctorate was in physics and he was not a medical doctor. His interest centered on bringing his discoveries about electricity for health and on providing information that would allow anyone interested to help themselves. He was not interested in being a health practitioner and realized it would be against the law for him to do so.

No Robert C. (Bob) Beck, D.Sc. never had a web site. There is a website that has accurate information based on Bob Beck's personal effects. It is www.bobbeck.com.

Bob Beck gave talks at health shows and was interviewed on radio and television for several years while he was making his discoveries known.

While both are bio–electric devices. The Rife units are based on frequency as is Hulda Clark's zapper. The Beck Protocol units are based on the use of microcurrents of electricity and a pulsed variant magnetic field. The Bio–Tuner, however, uses frequency technology. Having stated that, frequency units do emit microcurrents. Usually these currents are much lower than the microcurrents on which the Beck technology is showing effectiveness. Remember this technology has been proven safe by the use of heart pacemakers and other implanted devices. As well Beck's microcurrent technology does emit frequencies. The frequency of the blood electrification unit, however, is not meant to be the main therapy. The frequency is based on the earth's frequency.

Bob Beck cautioned against using the unit with a pacemaker.

Microcurrents of electricity may make the cell walls more permeable than normal—often referred to as electroporation. This is only in effect while actually using a blood electrification unit. The cell walls go back to normal quickly after a session. Ionic/colloidal silver and ozonated water do not create electroporation.

We feel it's important to continue to give the body the nutrients it needs. We continue to take food supplements—even herbs while using the units. We make sure the supplements we take are natural sources rather than the high potency synthetic sources. If you have any doubt about the potential toxicity of a food supplement or herb if it is magnified, consult a knowledgeable health practitioner.

Bob Beck warned that drugs—both pharmaceutical and recreational—may be magnified during blood electrification. If you want to use the units while on a milder prescription drug, Bob Beck suggested to take the medication shortly after a session and then wait 24 hours before the next session to give time for the drug to be reduced in the blood. Please do not accept this as medical advice. Consult a health professional for any disease. We are not suggesting you do blood electrification when taking a drug.

Most report definite improvement after four weeks. Four weeks, however, is not long enough to clean up the blood and lymph and strengthen the immune system to the point it will fly when the use of the units are stopped. Dr. Carla Bozajeski, a naturopathic physician with extensive experience using the Beck units, says she asks all her patients to devote at least 90 days to any therapy.

Many of us are learning we need to do The Beck Protocol for many weeks before taking a break. Also, it is best to discontinue the use of the Beck Protocol one part at a time. If all 4 parts of the protocol are discontinued at once, the immune system may not be ready to deal with the toxins without support—then symptoms will again flare up.

Those who do experience dramatic results within four weeks have usually already made the necessary changes in their lives to regain health. In these cases, The Beck Protocol has been the boost needed to overcome their problem. William's testimonial offers a dramatic example. After three weeks of following the Beck protocol, a blood test indicated he was free of any cancer. Both before and after using the units, however, he made major changes in his life: lightened his work load, moved to a brighter home, and accepted the love and support of friends.

In Noreen's battle with AIDS following a blood transfusion, she was at death's door when she made major changes to her diet and lifestyle. She attributes her success in regaining her health to The Beck Protocol. She continues to do all within her power to improve her health. She has come to accept that health is a journey and that life is to be lived to the fullest each day.

We've had reports from two people suffering from AIDS symptoms who quit the protocol after only three weeks as they felt so good. They ended up in the hospital. It appears unwise to stop prematurely as the immune system can be overwhelmed with toxins and pathogens. Jimmy Scott, Ph.D., a practitioner who uses The Beck Protocol extensively, warns that if we stop too soon the body may have eliminated the weaker pathogens but not the stronger ones. This would leave the stronger ones free to increase with no competition from the weaker ones. Symptoms could then return stronger than ever.

After using the units for several months initially, it is probably wise to establish a maintenance schedule. Some report they use the units for four weeks every six months as maintenance, others one week every month or one or two days a week. The Beck Protocol units are research units so you must experiment to discover what works best for you. You may want to consult a health professional for herbal programs to cleanse and build the intestinal tract, kidneys and liver.

The Beck Protocol is proving to be a valuable tool for many of us on our journey to better health. Remember, however, that we are individual in our health needs. The Beck Protocol may work wonders for one person and not as well for another.

It is not uncommon during the first weeks for the skin on the wrists to become irritated.

Steps to alleviate this discomfort are:
1) Use only water. If you do not feel the current, make a very mild salt solution—a commercial saline solution for the eyes is very gentle.
2) Use a commercial conductive gel instead of salt water.
3) Wash your skin immediately after a session and
4) Use a healing oil such as vitamin E or MSM lotion on your wrist after each session. Spraying with silver colloid is also helpful.

Chart your progress: List your health issues before starting the program—no matter how small. After one month and at later stages, check your list for improvements.

Blood cell analysis using a darkfield microscope: Darkfield microscopy allows you to see graphically the changes and improvement in your blood. The blood and lymph systems are two of the main components of the immune system. They are dynamic not static. That means these fluids are either getting 'cleaner' or 'dirtier' on a day–to–day basis and either strengthening or weakening our immune system. While using The Beck Protocol to electrify the blood and lymph, darkfield analysis shows the improvements in the blood. Once you stop using the units, if you are not maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the blood will again become a breeding ground for viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Toxins from faulty diets and stress will again overwhelm the immune system.

Gaining and keeping better health is a lifestyle—it takes more than a commitment of a few weeks.

Blood Theory: Many who use a dark field microscope to examine blood, follow a theory described by Antoine Bechamp, a contemporary of Pasteur, Dr. Enderlein in Germany and Gaston Naessens in Canada. This theory states that we naturally have a bacteria in our blood—referred to as a microzyma, endobiont or protit. If we keep our blood healthy, this tiny unit of life works in harmony with us. When we die, however, it is the task of this bacteria to break us down and 'return us to the earth.' It does this by evolving into pathogenic stages that break down the body. The problem is our lifestyles trigger this bacteria to evolve to the pathogenic stages while we're still walking around! To check for pathogenic forms when viewing blood, the blood cells are broken open to allow the contents to spill into the surrounding milieu. Under the microscope these pathogenic forms are readily visible.

Case History: Blood was observed four times for a young man who tested HIV positive—prior to using the Beck protocol and then at one month, two months and three months into the protocol. Before beginning the Beck protocol, his blood had lots of the pathogenic stages (octopus–like forms). After one month, the forms were still present but were not as bright. After two months, the forms had devolved back to a less advanced stage (worm–like forms). After three months, the blood was looking better with very few of the pathogenic stages visible. There was still considerable improvement needed. After taking a break, he has started The Beck Protocol again and continues to feel well.

If the color of the water darkens or is cloudy, there are too many impurities in the water. Ionic/Colloidal Silver should be no darker than a pale gold. A gold color usually occurs at about 6-10 PPM.

Non-metal. When making 4 cups at a time, glass canning jars work well. Approximately double the time to make 4 cups.

We recommend distilled water as it usually has the least impurities. You can use other water as long as the color of the Ionic/Colloidal Silver remains clear or a light golden color.

No, Ionic/Colloidal Silver does not create electroporation. Electroporation is created by micro–currents of electricity. It means the cell walls become more permeable—the cells absorb more of whatever we take into the body.

Since our soils are deficient—often woefully deficient—in trace minerals, they are also devoid of traces of silver. In Colloidal Silver, Keith Courtenay reports on an article: "In 1940 and 1966, respectively, R.A. Kehoe and I.H. Tipton reported that under normal circumstances the average daily diet will yield approximately 50 mcg to 100 mcg of silver. …Therefore, it seems logical that a concentration of 3 to 5 PPM, yielding 15 mcg to 25 mcg of silver per teaspoon, will be a sufficient concentration to be both effective and safe to consume on a regular, daily basis. A 4 oz. container of colloidal silver at a concentration of 3 PPM will contain approximately 355 mcg of total silver—well below any reported toxicity level of orally consumed silver—even if several ounces were consumed on a daily basis for several years. Higher concentrations above 5 PPM, or about 591 mcg of total silver in a 4 oz container, may cause silver build–up in the system and are not necessarily more effective." For chronic or serious conditions the author states: "It is recommended to build up to, and take double or triple the recommended amount for 30–45 days, then reduce to the maintenance dosage."

We take breaks from drinking Ionic/Colloidal Silver just as we take breaks or vary our food supplements.

In the laboratory, one researcher discovered Ionic Colloidal Silver stopped the growth of friendly flora only while in contact with the silver solution. As soon as the silver solution was removed, the friendly flora thrived again. It is also a possibility that Ionic Colloidal Silver is selective and affects only the bad bacteria.

We take a friendly flora supplement from time to time to make sure the colon has the good bacteria it requires.

There are three categories of silver products available:

1) A variety of pharmaceutical products that contain silver in combination with other substances—silver compounds. Many are for topical use and are toxic with prolonged use.
2) Commercially prepared Ionic/Colloidal Silver products. (Some are referred to as CSP or Colloidal Silver Protein.)
3) Freshly–made Ionic/Colloidal Silver of 3 to 5 PPM using a silver making unit based on Bob Beck's research.

When investigating colloidal silver, the FDA relied on a report by Fung, M.C. and Bowen, D.L. titled "Silver Products for Medical Indications: Risk benefit Assessment," It was published in Clinical Toxicology, March 1996. The authors reference 20 cases of silver toxicity over the last 20 years. All of the 20 cases, however, come from the first category of products listed above—various pharmaceutical combinations containing silver in combination with other substances. To our knowledge none of the studies included modern–day commercially prepared or freshly–made Ionic/Colloidal Silver.

The report states: "We conclude that the risk exceeds the unsubstantiated benefit for OTC [over-the-counter] silver–containing products. Consequently, there are no FDA approved CSP products available OTC."

The authors seem to have a bias against CSP (commercial colloidal silver) so seek to discredit these products by using information about pharmaceutical compounds containing silver. Because the article is printed in a recognized medical journal, the conclusions are not questioned.

It is important we inform ourselves and take responsibility for our health. Then we can see through the fear generated by government regulators and the media to manipulate us. We, instead, make informed decisions.