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Zinc glycine lozengeszinc is necessary for proper immune function; lozenges containing zinc bound to glycine have been found in studies to
 
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have an antiviral effect. Do not give your child a therapeutic dose of zinc (30 milligrams) for more than one week. Normal zinc intake should be 15 milligrams per day.
Warts
Aromatherapy
Wart No More Blendto 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, add 10 drops lemon and 5 drops cypress. Shake well. Using a cotton swab, apply twice daily to the wart only, avoiding the surrounding skin.
Homeopathy
Thujafor all warts, except plantar warts. Use twice daily.
Rutafor plantar warts, especially on the palm of the hand.
Causticumfor flat warts, most often on the fingers, which bleed easily and may be inflamed and painful.
Nitric acidfor large, jagged warts that itch, sting, and bleed when washed.
Antimonium crudum
for hard, smooth warts; for the child who overeats, has a white-coated tongue, and has digestive complaints.
Herbal Medicine
Garlicantibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, immune-enhancing.
Shiitake mushroomhas immune-stimulating and antiviral effects.
Supplements
Beta-caroteneconverted in the body to vitamin A, necessary for healthy skin and mucosa.
Emergen-Cproduct from Alacer Corporation containing vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, manganese, chromium, and zinc; boosts immune function, helps body deal with stress.
Zinc picolinatea well-absorbed form of zinc; zinc is essential for proper immune function; therapeutic dose 15 to 20 milligrams twice daily for up to one week. Normal zinc intake should be 15 milligrams per day.

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