Have you been diagnosed with genital warts caused by the
HPV virus? If so, your physician has probably advised you of the more
conventional treatments available such as pharmaceutical ointments,
cryosurgery (freezing), electrocautery (burning) or laser treatment.
While many people undergo these types of treatments, some opt for a
less invasive natural solution by visiting a Naturopathic doctor. While
there is no cure for the hpv virus, there are specific natural
treatments that may help reduce and eliminate the warts over time.

TOPICAL TREATMENTS

Before resorting to medically invasive treatments many people
are choosing to try alternative treatments that may naturally help
reduce or eliminate genital warts. Many holistic treatment resources
advise that different remedies will work for different individuals so
it may take a little trial and error to find one suited to your needs.
Experiment with applying the following directly to the infected wart
areas:

Goldenseal: considered to have natural antibiotic properties and may destroy many types of viral infections.

Tea Tree Oil: strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial aromatherapy essential oil.

Aloe Vera: healing and soothing properties.

Garlic Oil: or even raw garlic is believed to promote white blood cells ability to fight infection.

Sour Apple Juice: it is believed the beneficial effect is from the magnesium in the apple

Most of these topical treatments have not been clinically proven
as an effective treatment for genital warts, but have shown to have
positive benefits is related studies or in fighting other types of
viral infections. Other notable mentions for natural topical remedies
also include; cabbage juice, banana skin, chickweed, dandelion juice,
rubber plant, and pineapple juice.

HERBAL IMMUNE BOOSTING SUPPLEMENTS

Antiviral herbal remedies taken internally to boost the body’s
natural ability to fight viral infections include the following
supplements:

Echinacea: known for its ability to boost the immune system, is important in the treatment of genital warts.

Astragalus: used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2000 years,
Astragalus is known to improve the body’s ability to fight off viral
and bacterial infections, such as the Human Papilloma Virus, by
boosting the body’s immune system. Astragalus has been taken as a
supplement by people undergoing chemotherapy to help restore their
tired immune systems.

Garlic powder tablets: Once used in 1550 BC by Egyptians as an
external treatment for tumors, garlic has long since been recognized
for it’s medicinal values. Of the many benefits garlic has on the human
body, it promotes the ability of white blood cells to fight infection.
A natural antibiotic, garlic is effective in countering bacteria,
fungus and viral conditions.

Vitamins: Supplementation with high doses of vitamin A, B
complex, vitamin C, E, zinc, lactobacillus acidophilus and the amino
acid L-cysteine have shown to have immune boosting benefits.

In addition, other noted antiviral herbal supplements include
dandelion, greater celandine (cheilidonium), mullein, thuja, houseleek,
goldenseal, calendula, lomatium, pau d'arco and wintergreen.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

It is also suggested that you take a proactive approach in
improving your health through lifestyle. By reducing sugars and refined
foods, reducing red meat, increasing vegetables and fruit, taking the
necessary vitamins and minerals, drinking plenty of water, regular
exercise and getting proper rest, you will boost your immune system
which will help in fighting off the virus.

EMOTIONAL STRESS

Because genital warts are considered a sexually transmitted
disease, diagnosis will often have an emotional impact on the sufferer.
Many people will experience a whole gamut of feelings including guilt,
fear, rage, isolation and helplessness. HPV is one of the most common
viruses in the world with an estimated 20 million sufferers, so as you
can see you are not alone. It is believed that emotional health has a
direct impact on your physical health. Therefore it is important to
work through these feelings. Contact your local STD clinic for a list
of support groups available in your area, or there are countless
support groups and message boards available on the internet. Through
seeing other people’s experiences, you will see HPV is a very
manageable virus.

Since most of these natural remedies are considered reasonably
safe, they may be worth investigating before turning to invasive and
costly medical treatments. Ensure to discuss any alternative treatment
strategies with your health care practitioner before starting them. To
learn more about conventional treatments for genital warts that have
shown to be effective you can visit: http://www.genitalwartsherpes.com/genital-warts-treatment.htm