Aromatherapy For Hiv

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Wellness Strategies

Aromatherapy Colour Therapy Flower Essences and Other Essence Therapies Herbal Therapies Iridology Juicing Massage and Manipulation Techniques Mind-Body Medicine Touch Therapies Medical systems like Ayurveda, homeopathy,... Read more »

Herbal Therapies Used by People Living With HIV: Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) has become a popular treatment for people with HIV. It is made from a tree that is native only to Australia. Tea tree oil is used to prevent or treat mild cases of a variety of infections, particularly fungal... Read more »

A Practical Guide to Complementary Therapies for People Living With HIV

Acknowledgements and Credits Introduction So, What Are Complementary Therapies? Research and Complementary Therapies Regulation of Practitioners Regulation of Natural Health Products The Use of Complementary Therapies by Canadian PHAs ... Read more »

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My HIV+ friend believes AIDS denialist, Gary Null

He recently attended a Gary Null seminar (delivered before a full auditorium) and says he is convinced that HIV is not sexually transmissable, AIDS has nothing to do with HIV, and that his medication is a hoax created by the pharmaceutical industry....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,If indeed your friend likes my forum, he must then realize I am HIV positive, the direct result of an occupational needle stick and laceration I sustained while performing a medical procedure on a patient with advanced-stage AIDS in January... Read more »

Should I get PEP

Dear Dr. Frascino,I had sex earlier this evening with my HIV positive friend and performed unprotected oral sex on him for a long while (maybe 10 minutes), during which the head of the penis touched the back of my throat several times. He...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This unfortunately is one of those gray areas where there is no complete back or white type answer. Generally speaking, PEP in this situation could be offered, but would not be recommended. So what does "offered but not recommended"... Read more »

splenomegaly

I have an extremely enlarged spleen, the size of a football. My doctor and a surgeon are recommending I have it removed. I am HIV+ and have no other opportunistic infections. I have an appointment tomorrow to see a N.M.D. and the surgery is...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I don't know of any alternative meds that would help hypersplenism. You should considered getting thoroughly vaccinated prior to the splenectomy. Also-CD4 T-cells counts are very hard to interpret after a splenectomy. KH... Read more »

URGENT REQUEST - Unique Situation (Eczema)

Dear Dr. Frascino,I went to a Massage Parlor recently for the 1st time, and had a full body massage with unprotected hand job ending.During the whole experience, the masseur was fully clothed and she used Lemon Aromatherapy Oil for the massage and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Concerned Ed from Singapore,If the massage therapist was fully clothed, why are you concerned about STDs and/or HIV? Even with atopic dermatitis abrasions, I don't see why there would be a risk. Yes, you can bury these worries and let them... Read more »

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hiv natural healing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

MY Introduction:
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Nipple sucking breast milk

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi Forum,

I am worried about something that happened last night. I sucked a strippers breast and a bit of fluid came out of her nipple which i tasted. It tasted kindof sour. We didn't do anything else.

Now today im searching the net and i see breast... Read more »

Please help! Your input can make a difference!

Posted by camuse, 2 Replies

I am a graduate student at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), a clinical psychology doctoral program (Ph.D.) at Alliant International University in San Francisco. I am recruiting participants for a research project on coping... Read more »

Please help!! This can help make a difference!

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