by violet » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:53 pm
My form of homeopathic treatment was really a series of lifestyle changes. What I did may not be as effective for everyone- but it will help other areas of your life by simply making you healthier! Here is a list of things that I have implicated into my daily routine- whether or not it is why my warts went away I will never know- but they are gone, have been for 5 months.
-Stopped smoking: smoking takes a huge toll on your immune system, and if you are a smoker and have genital warts, it will be much more difficult to make them go away. I also try to minimize my exposure to cigarettes- I don't let my friends smoke in my car anymore.
-Maximize vitamin C, E, intake/ diet alterations: Aside from taking a supplement with breakfast in the morning, munching on things like fresh oranges and grapefruit instead of junk food during the day. I snack almost exclusively on raw, fresh fruits and vegetables. I also use LOADS of garlic in my cooking.
***Here are some foods that are rich in Vitamin C: citrus fruits and juices (100% juices- no added sugars!), red peppers, peaches, strawberries, broccoli ( broccoli stalks are AWESOME when you chop them up in salads- also cooked in stir fry ---who knew?)***
-Things I cut out of my diet: Fast food, soda, excess/ unnecessary sugar (no artificial sugar), & excess fat
-Exercise! Major!!! I don't think any changes would make a difference without this- at least 30 min/day even if it is just a quick run or bike ride.
-I try to sleep at least 7 hours each night- 8 can be unrealistic at times so I just shoot for 7. If you are one of those people that rides on the bare minimum each day, you would be doing your body a huge favor to try and budget a couple of extra hours. Your immune system function actually depends quite heavily on the amount of sleep you get.
-I used to be kind of a wino- for a long time I poured myself a glass of wine every night when I got home from work. When I cut this out of my routine it made a substantial difference for me. I have more energy, I am sure that my liver is happier, and I also save a lot of money!
-I try to manage my stress better- it can be very difficult when you have a lot going on, but it is so good to take time to yourself each day- especially before you go to bed. I try to spend a few minutes before I fall asleep taking my mind off of the stresses of the day by reading a good book.
Lifestyle changes are easier to accomplish when they are approached slowly. My advice to you is not to frustrate yourself with trying to be a new person by next week!. If there are a lot of things that you want to change, pick ONE thing- and start right away (not tomorrow!). For me, in addition to not having HPV symptoms for several months, these changes have helped me to feel SO much healthier and happier! Good luck!
violet
