{"id":8541,"date":"2021-06-23T21:31:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T21:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wondermentgardens.com\/?p=8541"},"modified":"2022-11-03T23:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T23:23:00","slug":"hpv-genital-warts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wondermentgardens.com\/hpv-genital-warts\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Solutions for HPV and Genital Warts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Dear Annie, do you know of any natural solutions for HPV and Genital warts? After being diagnosed with HPV I have been working at it for some time. I have researched quite a lot of holistic literature on the topic and implement what I can.\u00a0 I am mindful and proactive about remaining alkaline, active, and take MSM and a multi vitamin. Despite this, I fear I\u2019ve developed some genital warts from the virus. I\u2019ve used a calendula, echinacea and arbor vitae ointment. Nothing seems to clear it completely. I wanted to know more about additional natural solutions before doing any invasive medical procedures. I\u2019m worried and just want to be in control of my health.<\/p>
Thank you for reaching out, it\u2019s wonderful to hear from you.\u00a0 There are natural solutions for HPV and genital wars that may help your situation.\u00a0 Let\u2019s start with a basic understanding of Human Papilloma Virus.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.\u00a0 Up to 80% of all sexually active adults, will either be exposed to or contract HPV during their lives.\u00a0 The ages of peak exposure are between 20 and 29, then between the ages of 50 to 59.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A papilloma, as defined by the Webster Medical Dictionary is \u201ca small benign epithelial tumor, such as a wart, consisting of an overgrowth of cells on a core of smooth connective tissue.\u201d\u00a0 Papilloma\u2019s are benign growths. This means that they do not grow aggressively, and they do not spread around the body.\u00a0 They grow on the skin and on the mucus membranes.\u00a0 that is, the soft, moist linings or internal skin inside of the body.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The good news is that only about 5% of those exposed develop symptoms.\u00a0 90% of all cases clear up on their own with no intervention,\u00a0 in about 2 years.<\/p> HPV is caused by a virus and can be passed by those who have the virus even if they have no symptoms.\u00a0 Condoms are the best suggested form of protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t There are over 100 strains of HPV, about 60 of which cause warts on the skin.\u00a0 Typically these kinds of warts appear on the hands and feet, but can happen anywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The remaining 40 strains are sexually transmitted and occur in the gentile areas, or on mucus membranes anywhere in body.\u00a0 HPV, genital warts and HPV related cancers can happen in the genital areas including around and inside the vagina, anus, cervix and vulva and the penis.\u00a0 \u00a0HPV lesions and warts can even occur in the lungs, bladder and the c<\/b>olon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Knowing the strain or type of Human Papilloma Virus infection is important, because different strains can produce different long and short term symptoms.\u00a0 Visit your doctor for confirmation of infection and strain type.\u00a0 Knowledge allows us to make informed decisions about how aggressively to pursue treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t How the infection progresses, or resolves seems to depend on several factors including the overall health and age of the person, immunity, the type or strain involved and smoking status.\u00a0 The body seems to be able to resolve the virus more easily when young.\u00a0 Folks have a more difficult time resolving HPV infection, without intervention, as they age.\u00a0 This could be because hormones naturally decrease as we age.\u00a0 Smokers have a higher risk of HPV progressing.\u00a0 Researchers have found a strong link between HPV spurred bladder cancer and smoking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t In the modern biomedical model, there is no \u201ccure\u201d for HPV.\u00a0 Intervention focuses on the removal of warts.\u00a0 This slows the progression or mutation of the abnormal growths into cancerous tumors.\u00a0 Removal can also slow the spread of HPV when the lesions or warts are soft and filled with liquid.\u00a0 Removal will not prevent lesions from re-growing.\u00a0<\/p> As a preventive measure, there is now a vaccine available for young people 14 to 26 years old.\u00a0 The vaccine has many pros and cons that are beyond the scope of this writing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Herbal remedies often have better long-term results than medical interventions when it comes to this virus. And, they take time to work.\u00a0 Sometimes as long as 3 to 12 months.\u00a0 Further, treatment protocols are likely to change, progressing along the way.\u00a0<\/p> Several people choose to supplement natural solutions and botanical treatments with more invasive medical procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t As a treatment strategy we’ll be looking to support the system in a variety of ways.\u00a0 We will want to;<\/p> The skin is the largest eliminatory organ in the body.\u00a0 When a lesion, wart, or rash is present it is an indication that the blood, liver and kidneys need to be supported.\u00a0 For this purpose alteratives, lymphatics, and tonic herbs may be combined to create a protocol designed to bring balance to the blood, skin and mucus membranes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Alterative herbs clear toxins from the system by supporting and stimulating the liver, kidneys, large intestines and lungs.\u00a0 Some botanicals operate on all these levels, but most have an affinity to one or more body systems.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t These are gentle herbs and tend to work slowly, over a period of time.\u00a0 It\u2019s not uncommon to work with an alterative protocol for 3 to 6 months, changing the herbs as needed for the best results.\u00a0<\/p> Some alterative herbs include Red Clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense<\/em>), Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale<\/em>), Cleavers (Galium aparine<\/em>), Nettle leaves (Uritica dioica<\/em>), Yellow Dock root (Rumex crispus<\/em>), Violet (Viola tricolor<\/em>) and Burdock root (Arctium lappa<\/em>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The lymph system eliminates waste and toxins from cells and controls the flow of bacteria-fighting immune cells throughout your entire body. \u00a0One of the many benefits of a healthy lymph and immune system is healthy skin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Some lymphatic herbs include; Calendula (Calendula officinalis<\/em>), Echinacea (Echinacea spp<\/em>), Poke root (Phytolacca decandra<\/em>), Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens<\/em>), Red Root (Ceanothus spp<\/em>), Cleavers (Galium aparine<\/em>), Osha root (Ligusticum porter<\/em>), Violet (Viola tricolor<\/em>), and Usnea (Usnea spp<\/em>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Some lymphatic herbs should be used with caution.\u00a0 Small amounts should always be taken initially to gauge your personal reaction.\u00a0 Sometimes the reaction can seem unrelated to the issue at hand.\u00a0 For example, when I started taking Ocotillo for a gut issue, I had a strong emotional response.\u00a0 I felt emotionally rung out and cried for 2 days.\u00a0 After I lowered the dose and combined it with complementary herbs, I was able to achieve the desired action.\u00a0 Stronger is not always better when working with healing botanicals.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Tonics tone lax tissues.\u00a0 These herbs help effected tissues return to a healthy pre-problem state. \u00a0They are often lightly astringent, vulnerary (skin healing and soothing) and anti-inflammatory in action.\u00a0 Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis<\/em>), Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis californica<\/em>) and Calendula (Calendula officinalis) fall into this category<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Botanical antiviral agents work by supporting and vitalizing the system.\u00a0 They discourage viral and microbial growth.\u00a0\u00a0 Some herbs that have strong anti-viral actions include Chaparral (Larrea tridentate<\/em>), Tea Tree (Meleluca alterniflora<\/em>), Thuja (Thuja occidentalis<\/em>), Osha root (Linguisticum porter<\/em>), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra<\/em>) Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis<\/em>), and Usnea (Usnea spp<\/em>.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tHPV Strains and Health Risk<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Types of HPV Strains<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
HPV can resolve on its own<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Medical intervention for HPV and Genital Worts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Natural Solutions For HPV and Genital Warts.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\u201cCleansing\u201d the blood<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Alterative herbs<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Lymphatic herbs<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Use caution when using a new herb<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Tonic Herbs<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Address the viral infection<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Improve immune response<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t