Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Terry, “My question is about warts. I have had some on the top of my forehead and one beside my nose for years but they haven’t grown and are small or hidden enough that they are not unsightly. However, I have recently gotten some on the sides of my first fingers and these are sore to the touch. What can I do to help kill the HPV virus that causes warts?” — Sharlene H., Charlotte, NC

A. Dear Sharlene, I think it would be wise to have your healthcare practitioner take a look at the new warts just to rule out any other type of skin complication.

Since a wart is caused by a virus, the proper way to eliminate them is to strengthen your immune system’s ability to kill that virus. I always recommend that people who are affected by warts, or by any virus, avoid all grain products, particularly those containing gluten, dairy products, sugar and all artificially sweetened soft drinks. These foods weaken the immune system and in fact may strengthen the virus that causes warts.

I would suggest trying a combination of Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica), Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Thyme (Thymus saturoides), and Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) concentrated plant oils to boost the immune system. I recommend taking 1 softgel of this blend twice daily. You can also pierce the softgel with a pin and apply the oil to the area of concern. You can also try covering the wart with a Band-Aid® or piece of duct tape. Change the Band-Aid/tape when necessary and in several weeks the wart should die off. Just be sure to choose a formula which features concentrated plant oils that have been laboratory tested to accurately identify elements of their natural chemical composition. Unlike essential oils used for massage and aromatherapy, these plant oils are tested and “fingerprinted” based on specific molecular makeup, species, marker compounds, purity and safety for internal medicinal use. The extraordinary potency of these tested plant oils allows for relatively low doses, but very powerful health benefits.

Healthy Regards!

Terry . . . Naturally