Warts treatment. Your immune system may need a boost too...

Millions of people all over the world have warts. Most are not aware of the fact that a healthy immune system can help to prevent wart growths.

One you have contracted the warts virus (HPV - human papilloma virus), you cannot be 'cured'. Warts can however be treated and removed. (Treatment options follow at the end of this article). The warts virus has multiple strains. Hand warts, foot warts, body warts, facial warts, and genital warts are very common.

All strains are contagious. Simply scratching a wart and touching another person, or another part of your body can spread the infection. Genital Warts are sexually transmitted and are highly contagious. What is concerning about genital warts is that many people do not even know they have them as they may be internal, or hidden in folds of skin.

Warts can be raised or flat, they can occur singly, or in clusters. They are usually seen as relatively small flesh coloured bumps, though some warts can be much larger.

If you suffer from warts, there are a number of things you can do to assist in preventing further wart development:

If you smoke - stop. Smoking depletes your immune system

If you drink more than the recommended amount of alcohol per day - stop. Excessive drinking depletes your immune system

If you are taking multi-vitamins - that's probably good, but check with your doctor anyway.

Drink Green Tea - it is a great anti-oxidant (antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals) and comes in several great flavours.

Eat broccolli, strawberries, beans and as many other fruits and veg as you can - at least 5 per day.

Take additional selenium - do not over do the selenium however as it can have nasty side effects including irritability, garlic breath, hair loss and blotchy nails - be sensible.

Take additional vitamin E - grape extract is a great way to ensure you get enough.