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Paleo Diet & Warts

The Paleo diet consists of foods in their natural state, stressing animal proteins, fish, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Proponents of the Paleo diet believe it has a number of health benefits, such as decreasing the risk of diabetes and aiding weight loss. The Paleo diet has no proven role in either treating or causing warts, which are caused by viruses. Talk with your doctor before starting any type of diet.

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DMSO & the Treatment of Herpes

Dimethyl sulfoxide, commonly abbreviated DMSO, is an industrial solvent with a controversial history as a medical treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including herpes. While some laboratory findings hint that DMSO ...

How Does Lysine Help Herpes & Diabetes?

The amino acid lysine is available in protein-rich foods and dietary supplements. It has been studied extensively as a treatment or preventative measure for herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and may be effective for this purpose. I...

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Dimethyl sulfoxide, which is frequently abbreviated as DMSO, is a substance commonly used as a solvent for chemicals that do not easily dissolve in water. DMSO has a long, controversial history as a medical treatment. While it'...

Capsaicin and Herpes

Capsaicin is the component of cayenne pepper that provides most of its hot flavor. Capsaicin also has pain-relieving qualities, which may make it helpful as a topical treatment for nerve pain associated with herpes zoster, comm...

Frankincense & Herpes

Indian frankincense, also known by its Latin name Boswellia serrata, has roles in alternative medicine because of its anti-inflammatory activity. Although frankincense is not indicated for herpes, it might be helpful for a comp...

Aminos & Herpes

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Garlic for Genital Warts

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