In 2022, an estimated 14,100 women in the United States have been/will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, caused by HPV. In 2020, over 600,000 women were diagnosed across the globe. While the HPV vaccine has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates as a direct result of preventing high-risk HPV, there are still approximately 4300 deaths per […]
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The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks is called the Herpes Simplex virus, or HSV. The vast majority of the world’s population is at least familiar with its most common manifestation, the cold sore. In fact, it is so common that it is estimated that 67% of the world’s population
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We know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 98% of cervical cancers. HPV is also linked to other various cancers such as anal, vulvar and oropharyngeal. With that being said, not everyone who contracts HPV will develop such complications. Most cases of HPV will spontaneously regress on their own within 2-3 years. In the small few
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One very popular remedy for cold sores and similar viral infections has been Lemon Balm, i.e Melissa officinalis. This is a favorite herb of mine in general because of its many wonderful properties which include effectiveness against HSV (the virus that causes cold sores and herpes) and other viruses. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, calming, antiviral,
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Cervical dysplasia, characterized by abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix, is a condition that can potentially progress to cervical cancer if left untreated. Medical interventions such as colposcopy and even the “watch and wait” method, are common when diagnosed with dysplasia of the cervix, but there’s an additional step we can take to
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Social media can be a beautiful place of empowerment, knowledge, community-building and sharing of experiences that help bring us closer together, but there are downsides. Access to information at our fingertips invites the potential of dangerous trends disguised as “health” or “wellness” advice. One newer trend circulating the web is called “perineum sunning” and it
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What is Licorice Root? Licorice root, also known by its latin name as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a very popular medicinal herb traditionally used globally for centuries for a variety of conditions: Its breadth of actions and effectiveness have made it an invaluable tool in traditional herbal medicine, and is extensively researched. The most important active
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Human Papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Unfortunately too many of us are told to “watch and wait” when we receive an HPV diagnosis. The good news is, there is actually another way. While we don’t have a way to cure HPV, there are
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no cure for HPV, adopting a healthy lifestyle and focusing on nutrition can play a significant role in boosting the immune system and supporting your body’s natural healing processes. Let’s explore the power of nutrition in healing
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The virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes is called the Herpes Simples virus, or HSV. There are two subtypes – HSV-1, which most often causes cold sores on the face, and HSV-2, which is usually the genital type. HSV infections are so common, that it is estimated the 90% of the
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