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following statements are not intending to replace your physician's
treatments. Any serious illness should always consult with your
doctors.
AIDS/HIV
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a sexually and
intravenously transmitted disease caused by the human immuno-deficiency
virus (HIV). The virus invades T-lymphocyte and other immune cells and
multiplies within them, eventually disabling the patient's immune
response. Death usually occurs from an infection or AIDS-related cancer.
AIDS is known to be spread though bodily fluids such as blood and semen.
People who are infected with HIV may not develop full-blown AIDS for
many years, and the speed of onset seems to be affected by nutritional
and psychological factors. Symptoms may include fever, night sweats,
loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes, oral thrush and pneumonia. At
this time there is no cure for AIDS.
Symptoms
Mild flu-like symptoms 2-4 weeks following HIV infection. Then, 2-5
years later, anything from diarrhea to fever, fatigue, loss of
appetite and weight, inflamed gums, mouth sores, skin problems,
enlarged liver and spleen.
Or, onset of candidiasis (white bumps on tongue) signaling a
depressed immune system, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, Kaposi's
sarcoma (a rare skin cancer), Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus,
herpes, tubercolosis, etc.
How alternative medicine may
potentially help?
Conventional drug therapies are strongly recommended in all patients,
especially those with CD4 lymphocyte counts under 500. Certain herbs and
nutrients may help delay and control AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses, by
helping to protect cells, inhibit HIV replication, destroy free radicals
and enhance immune system function. Persons with AIDS often have a
weakened ability to neutralize free radicals, and appear to benefit from
a nutrient-rich diet. Almost one-third of patients, including those
taking standard doses of supplements, exhibit low blood levels of
antioxidant vitamins and may benefit from optimal doses.
Herbs
Curcumin
is a powerful antioxidant, and inhibits the replication of HIV.
Preliminary research indicates that curcumin, a compound found in
turmeric, may have antiviral activity that is effective against HIV.
Turmeric should not to be used if you have a biliary dysfunction or a
blood clotting disorder.
Bromelain
shows better test tube results than synthetic protease inhibitors.
Licorice may inhibit the progression to AIDS. Salt of
glycyrrhizic acid found in licorice root may have some ability to
inhibit the replication of HIV. Be aware that licorice can have
undesirable side effects. It is not to be used for extended
periods of time, or if there exists any of the following conditions:
high blood pressure, kidney, liver or heart disease, low blood
potassium (hypokalemia) or pregnancy.
Shiitake
Mushroom has been shown to boost immunity and fight fatigue.
Aloe
Vera juice stimulates immune response and may inhibit the
progression of HIV.
St.
John's Wort* Preliminary research in experimental animals
indicates that St. John's wort (hypericin) has antiviral effects, and
it may prove valuable against AIDS.
Astragaluscan potentially help boost the immune system.
Vitamin E shows the strongest, most consistent positive
effects of any antioxidant vitamin, but half of all patients consume
less than the US RDA.
Vitamin C slows the progression to AIDS, and supplementation
with 1,500 to 3,000 mg raises blood levels of glutathioneła key
antiviral antioxidant.
Ten to 35 of patients have a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Minerals
Selenium
slows progression from HIV infection to AIDS.
Zinc
is critical to immune function, reduces opportunistic infections, and
is often deficient in AIDS patients.
Resources
Call the AIDS hotline, 800/342-AIDS, for info on HIV and AIDS as
well as referrals to medical and support groups. In Spanish,
800/344-7432. Or check out the joint United Nations Programme on
HIV/AIDS at www.unaids.org.
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traditional usage. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any
diet, exercise or supplementation program