Hepatitis Natural Herbs

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Chronic Hepatitis B Natural Therapies

New York, NYHello. I'm in interested in homeopathic/natural treatment for my chronic Hepatitis B. Although my M.D is advising me to take an anti-viral I am of the mindset to first try a natural treatment. Any suggestions?Thanks,Depny@aol.com...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

There is no natural product that can help you clear the virus from your body,and much less help your liver to improve the damage caused by this virus.Alternative therapy may make you feel better,but it will not change the course of the disease.You... Read more »

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE,WOULD HERBS HELP AT THIS POINT?

IT WAS DISCOVERED IN JUN 98, I WAS CO INFECTED WITH HEP C, I AM ALSO HIV, O VIRAL LOAD WITH DRUGS, AND T COUNT AROUND 360. I WAS ON INTER FERON FOR 6 MO.THAN TO THE COMBO INTERFERON,RIB. BOTH FAILED, I AM NOW ON 15M 3xwk with infergan,I HAVE STAGE 3...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I do think that Peg may help with a good solid dose of ribavirin (over 10.6 mg/kg). I would suggest a liver biopsy about 3 years after the last one. Meanwhile stay on interferon, it may be helping the fibrosis already. Good luck, it sounds like you... Read more »

Anti-HIV with herb!

I am a AIDS patient in CHINA, i heard about herbal medicine is useful, so could you pls do me a favor.which company's nature products are rather efficiency in Anti-HIV....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Unfortunately there has been no herbal product that has demonstrated/proven clinical benefit for the treatment of HIV infection. KH... Read more »

Herb Supplements

I am currently taking Stocrin and Combivir. Is it true that herb supplements like wheat grass, noni juice will interfere with the effects of my medication?My CD4 increased from 168 to 219 but my viral load also increased from less than 50 to 15,000...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Some alternative/natural products (such as grapefruit, St Johns wort, garlic) have been shown to negatively impact the benefit of certain HIV drugs most notably protease inhibitors and to a less extent efavirenz. I am unaware of any data on wheat... Read more »

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herbs!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

A few months ago , I saw on this board an entry from a guy called Chris regarding some Chinese Herbs.

He said he took Chinese Herbs (hepatic disease and Shousaikotou)and an Agaricus mushroom in Brazil and it boosted his CD4 and decreased VL.

I am... Read more »

hiv natural healing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

MY Introduction:
Hello my name is rain bear here are some of the natural healing ways that me and my group talk about if you like to be part of this group your more then welcome to come in just E mail me .

Vitamins , Herbs & Spices

The... Read more »

Natural remedies? Not on meds yet....

Posted by cassiusp, 8 Replies

Not yet on meds, still have a decent T cell count. Started taking Korean Ginseng. NAC, ST Johns Wort and Lysine (collagen, I am a little paranoid about wrinkles :) ) and a good multivit. Oh and plan to start breathing meditations with my BF (he... Read more »

herbs

Posted by Anonymous

can anyone share some insight on personal experiences with herbs to offset the side effects related to hiv therapy?They are so widely used in Europe, yet most American doctors warn to stay away. I'm not talking about farout stuff,just what you can... Read more »

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