• I am starting a new column called Tales from the Trenches where I will talk to you about natural healing for a specific condition.  This episode is about HPV and Cervical Dysplasia.  While I have helped MANY, (hundreds) of  women- one of them MYSELF!~ achieve long term remission for this condition, I remember one woman who came in with late stage cervical carcinoma a couple years ago who asked me whether she should have a LEEP procedure the next day.  I did not advise her not to, preferring as I always do that she make her own decision regarding that with her medical team and she died during the procedure. She was 34. Sometimes, in my business it's the people you can't or didn't help that you always remember....

• HPV and cervical dysplasia are fairly commonplace.  

• Diagnosis & Treatment

• 1. HPV is typically identified through a routine pap smear; HPV has no outward symptoms. If a pap smear shows atypical or abnormal cells (within a certain range) doctors may perform further testing to determine the presence of HPV and the extent to which the cervical cells are affected with a biopsy.
• There is no cure for HPV, and Avoidance of laser and surgical intevention may be contingient upon  on a woman's age, treatment preferences,  childbearing intentions and other medical factors, whereby traditional treatments and potential aftereffects may be undesirable, or risky. 

• Considerations

• While there are many alternative therapies for HPV and cervical dysplasia, not all of them are effective or safe. Waiting --  but with regular MEDICAL checkups and retests -- is often recommended. But, because cervical dysplasia can develop into cancer,  always consult with your health care practitioner before starting any type of treatment to ensure the option is a good fit for you and your health and that you are being followed appropriately.

• Alternative Therapies

• Because the body has it's own natural ability to clear up the infection without intervention, this is often the best place to start if you've received a high-risk HPV/cervical dysplasia diagnosis. Most alternative therapy options should involve strategies designed to invigorate your immune system. Diet, regular exercise,  stress reduction, smoking cessation,  and getting adequate sleep all play a role in supporting your body's ability to heal itself effectively,  reduce inflammation and bolster immunity.

• Nutrition

• 1. Avoidance of junk foods and eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant phyto nutrients is a critical step toward boosting your immune system. Enjoy fresh whole foods, especially dark, leafy greens such as spinach, kale and swiss chard. Other deeply colored vegetables such as squash carrots, beets and cabbage are also credited for improving immune function.
  2. Limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine and high-fat and sugary foods.  addition to eating well, try supplementing your diet with antioxidant B vitamins, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E and indole-3-carbinol.
  3.  Green tea (in suppository or pill supplement forms) can also be beneficial. Recommended amounts of these supplements vary by source, so extensive research and education, and a consultation with a traditional nutrition/ naturopathic specialist and/or alternative health care provider, can be immensely helpful in making dosage decisions.  I use the above with suppositories to help reverse early tissue changes and recharge the immune system.  I often prescribe immune tonics such as: M/R/S, high dose folic acid as Folixor, Green Tea Suppositories, and vag pack suppositories we offer them to you right here in our store!
  4. Soon we will offer our own protocol available in the  which will contain the nutrients recommended by naturopathic physicians to correct this disorder.

 

Best of Health!

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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