If you have received an HPV diagnosis from your healthcare provider, you are probably feeling a little lost, frustrated and maybe even overwhelmed with what to do next. Unfortunately, all too often, women are told their next steps are to “watch and wait” for HPV to either progress or stay the same, consistently affecting you …
Many of us have come to accept that womens health issues such as dryness, infections, cervical dysplasia and pain in the vaginal canal are all normal parts of being a female. But what if I told you this does not have to be your reality? There is a great deal you can do to control …
Stress is a normal part of our lives, and our bodies are made to handle these stressors through a tightly regulated hormonal system. Hormones that are involved in stress include adrenaline, epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol, to name a few. We rely on these hormones to protect us against the impact of physical and emotional stressors, …
What Zinc Does for Us Zinc is an important element for many functions of the body. It has a role in many cellular processes all over the body, where it assists enzymes, protein synthesis, and tissue formation. Being deficient in zinc can results in quite a few issues, such as impaired healing, lowered immunity, and …
I’ll admit, I’m a bit autumn-obsessed. I love a cozy sweater, some jazz music, the leaves falling and a warm cup of anything pumpkin spice. I also love the idea of new seasons, and new opportunities. Anytime the seasons change I take it as an opportunity for growth and change – and love the feeling …
A well known vitamin Having a healthy immune system has been top of mind for many of us in the last couple of years, and for good reason. Many of us have heard of, or tried, a trick or two to try and improve immune function, especially during cold and flu season, but few of …
Did you know that Papillex was founded and uniquely created by naturopathic doctors? Naturopathic medicine offers us an emerging and exciting approach to treating a myriad of conditions, including HPV and HSV. Naturopathic and conventionally trained doctors do share many similarities, but our differences allow us to provide you with a hopeful, complementary approach to …
How Can Naturopathic Medicine Play a Role in Your HPV Treatment Plan? Read More »
Quite a few research studies in recent years have been looking at the various benefits of polysaccharides. These compounds are found in different plants, such as mushrooms and marine algae. It has long been known that medicinal mushrooms, for example, boast quite a few important functions, such as immune modulation and anticancer mechanisms. These functions …
Well, it’s September, and a new season of routine, growth and adjustment is upon us. As much as the warm summer months can bring so much joy and peace to us, there is something new and fresh about the summer winding down, and the leaves starting to drop. September is a beautiful time to start …
The Mediterranean Diet: Another Fad or the Answer to a Healthy Immune System? Read More »
In 2022, an estimated 14,100 women in the United States have been or 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 …
