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Step 1
Green Tea. A growing body of evidence indicates that green tea, which is high in flavonoid polyphenols, can prevent many types of cancer by inhibiting tumor formation and growth. In the past 4 years, it's also been shown to prevent and treat cervical dysplasia.
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Step 2
Phytochemicals. Diindolylmethane (DIM), a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and kale, appears to cause infected cells to die. A supplement called Bio- Response provides a high amount of DIM.
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Eat Your Veggies. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and compounds believed to have cancer-fighting properties, including carotenoids (also called carotenes) such as lycopene, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin, as well as vitamins C and E, folate, and selenium--all of which may work synergistically to offer additional protection against cervical dysplasia.
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Step 4
Acupuncture. Anything you can do to enhance the immune system will be helpful. Acupuncture prompts the release of chemicals and hormones that improve the body's natural ability to fight disease.
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Step 5
Relieve Stress. Recent research on stress and HPV suggests that reducing stress is particularly important in halting the progression of dysplasia to cancer. Consider stress management techniques or other modalities such as yoga, massage, guided imagery and Reiki.
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Step 6
Don't Smoke. Smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to get cervical cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Step 7
Limit Your Partners. If abstaining from sex doesn’t sound appealing, you can still reduce your chances of getting HPV by having fewer sexual partners.
