There are nearly 150 types of HPV, and thankfully, 90% of cases tend to resolve within a few years of infection. This is because the immune system does an impeccable job of clearing the virus. For others, the virus can lay dormant, not having any major implications on your health. However, some cases of HPV […]
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We all have struggled with negative self-talk at some point or another–you know that little voice inside your head that can’t stop ruminating over mistakes, talking you down, or criticizing your work, appearance, and personality. Our negative self-dialogue can impact our confidence, self-esteem, and emotions. All of these factors as well as our ability to
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So many people can relate to the sheer frustration of having a nasty cold sore erupt on your lip at a time when you want it the least. To be honest, cold sores are not wanted ANYTIME, but why do they seem to show up when you’re the most stressed? Talk about bad timing. Stress
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At Papillex, we are all about focusing on the factors we can control to positively impact our overall health. With that philosophy in mind, today we’re talking about food! Food plays a powerful role when it comes to supporting our immune health. The array of micronutrients we obtain from our food is necessary for the
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What do you know about Metabolic health? If the answer is not much, that’s okay! Today we’re talking about how your metabolic health supports our overall health and wellbeing. Our metabolic health not only impacts our energy, but our memory, mood, skin, fertility, sexual health, and immune system. By understanding the basics of how our
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Healing HPV involves a mind-body connection. Health requires us to address all areas of our physical, mental, and energetic wellbeing. HPV can be a tricky infection in that it never completely goes away once the virus makes a home inside our cells. The immune system then plays a role in monitoring the infection and suppressing
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One question we commonly get asked is how birth control may impact HPV. Birth control is commonly used by women of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy. Today, many also use birth control to support hormonal symptoms like PMS, acne, dysmenorrhea, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Many factors are often considered when choosing a birth control that
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Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. Without the natural inflammatory response, we would not fair very well! When inflammation occurs, immune molecules are recruited to the site of injury or invasion to release other immune cells (cytokines, hormones, and white blood cells). These immune cells help repair and restore the body
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Within the world of plants and fungi lie a vast array of medicinal compounds. Sulfated polysaccharides are powerful therapeutic compounds being explored for their anti-viral activity. These polysaccharides are shown to have potent anti-viral effects against viruses like the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the herpes virus (HSV). Sulfated polysaccharides include compounds like heparin, cellulose sulfate,
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Our bodies are inhabited by millions of tiny living microbes. You may already be familiar with the living organisms in the gut. Our genitals each have an ecosystem of microbes as well. The bacterial composition of our vaginal microbiome plays a role in our overall health, including simmering infections like HPV. Vaginal microbial diversity and
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