Herbal Remedies For Neuropathy

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herbal tx. for neuropathy?

are there any herbal or homeopathic remedies to treat neuropathy?...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

I am not aware of any that have been shown to be effective.Certainly, some vitamin deficiencies can contribute to the development or exacerbation of a neuropathy, and you should check with your doctor to make sure your levels are normal and that... Read more »

Any good Herbal remedies to help with PN?

Hi there,I have been HIV positive since October 2007. I am healthy and I have been doing well. In... Read more »

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A. »

Echinacea and other herbal remedies

I received a vague warning to watch out for herbal remedies and was told that, for instance,... Read more »

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Zambian Government Announces Results of Clinical Trials of HIV/AIDS Herbal Remedies

The Zambian government on Friday announced that clinical trials of three herbal HIV/AIDS remedies found that the treatments are not effective cures for the disease, AFP/ Yahoo! News reports. According to Health Minister Angela Cifire, the... Read more »

Zambian Government Launches Clinical Trial of Three Herbal Remedies to Treat HIV/AIDS

The Zambian government on Wednesday announced it has begun clinical trials testing three herbal medicines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, BBC News reports. Zambian Health Minister Sylvia Masebo during a news conference in the capital Lusaka said... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Zimbabweans Turn to Cheaper Herbal Remedies as AIDS Drug Costs Soar

As Zimbabwe's out-of-control inflation drives up the price of necessities, some patients unable to afford HIV treatment are abandoning antiretrovirals in favor of the traditional Gundamiti herb. The cost of a month's worth of triple-combination ARV... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Making Decisions About Herbal Therapies: Regulation of Herbal Products

In response to growing concerns about the regulatory environment for herbal remedies, Health Canada developed a new regulatory framework for natural health products, which came into effect January 1, 2004. This framework is the product of extensive... Read more »

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Thai Herbal Medicine

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Progress to Date: Thai Herbal Medicine has its own factory on the outskirts of Bangkok, which has been constructed to the highest prevailing standards required for manufacturing pharmaceuticals. The factory began operations in March 2001. We are now... 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 »

Tahitian Noni (Herbal juice) and Atripla

Posted by dmdprman

Doctor told me to stop drinking Tahitian Noni juice. I have 3 boxes full of it. Super expensive drink. What to do? does anyone else take herbal drinks or meds while taking meds for HIV at the same time? What have you heard? Read more »

Herbal HIV Suppressant

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Just to let you know ! I know of a company in Thailand that has an Herbal HIV Suppressant that has been clinically tested and proven to reduce the viral count by TWO THIRDS. It has been around for ten years PLEASE check it out at
www.pureherbal.com ... Read more »

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