What natural therapies for genital warts does Dr. Weil recommend?
Common warts elsewhere on the body respond readily to suggestion, so hypnotherapy would be worth trying for genital warts as well. It is certainly less invasive than the treatments listed above. The following recommendations may help strengthen your immune system and thus minimize the risk of recurrence of warts due to the continued presence of HPV in your body. • Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, particularly spinach and other greens, sweet potatoes and carrots, all of which promote a healthy immune system. • Supplement your diet with a daily multivitamin/multimineral. Be sure to include folic acid and vitamins C and E. • Get adequate sleep and regular exercise. • Try to neutralize stress via relaxation methods including breath work, meditation and yoga. In addition, make sure your sexual partner knows you have HPV so he or she can be checked regularly. Practice safe sex by using condoms, but be aware that condoms do not prevent the spread of genital warts when
