Hiv Nutritional Information

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A moderate exercise program will help your body turn your food into muscle. Take it easy, and work exercise into your daily activities. See Fact Sheet 802 for more information on exercise. Drinking enough liquids is very important when you have HIV. Extra water can reduce the side effects of medications. It can help you avoid a dry mouth and constipation. Remember that drinking tea, coffee, colas, chocolate, or alcohol can actually make you...

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Diet/Nutrition for HIV and HepC persons??

Hello dr....I'm trying to find information (including any new books) on diet and nutrition for coinfected persons. I have HepC but had to stop the combination Rebetron treatment for now because of depression (also had severe side effects...but...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Robert,There is really no magic in treating liver disease. The main thing is no alcohol and a well balanced diet. You don't have to worry about too much protein as you may have heard as long as you are not yellow. There are no foods that... Read more »

exercise and nutrition for hiv sufferers

Please give me info on the importance of exercise and nutrition for hiv sufferers....

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

At this point there is so much information about nutrition and exercise in HIV, it is hard to know where to start. What is lacking is longitudinal research.In patient-oriented information, you can check several sites including those shown in links... Read more »

HIv & Nutrition

Much is said about HIV related wasting and proper nutrition as a preventive measure, however little is spoken about the importance and correct nutritional habits one should have while experiencing the opposite, excessive weight gain. Although this...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

In general, losing weight with HIV is not much different than losing weight without HIV. It is never easy and requires decreasing calories while increasing exercise. It is important, if you have HIV not to go to extreme lengths that would shock the... Read more »

HIV and Nutrition

Hi Dr Bob,Paddy here again from Amsterdam. You posted a link a couple of days ago for people to have a look at 'just being diganosed'. This should be read by all newcomers and old timers again and again. There is so much fantastic...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Paddy,I absolutely agree!Come to think of it, food was certainly not a highlight of my last visit to Amsterdam . . . . Maybe I should open a nice authentic Italian restaurant in Reguliersdwarsstraat, Kerkstraat, Amstel or Warmuesstraat? I could... Read more »

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Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference 12/6 in Boston

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference in Boston, on December 6

The Food, Nutrition, and HIV Conference is a day-long event for HIV-positive persons and front-line service providers.

It is organized by the AIDS Action Committee's HIV Health Institute.

Th... Read more »

HIV and Nutrition fighting back

Posted by Atlanta2005, 1 Reply

Ever since I lost my lover and a few friends when no meds were available, I have been following the frontlines and behind the lines of HIV. Its been 20 years. I am not an expert, but I know more about a lot of things than my own doctor does. And I... Read more »

Nutrition and HIV: Loosing rights to choose

Posted by bradford, 1 Reply

Nutrition and HIV: Loosing rights to choose Dietary Supplements!

Are you aware youre loosing your rights to choose? Have you noticed your choices of natural health products for optimizing your health are disappearing?

Why? Because of legislation... Read more »

Nutrition for prevention?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi there - my boyfriend fully has developed AIDS, and myself negative! Would like to here your opinion: I've recently come over several reports that a healthy immune system might protect you from getting the HIV, eating correctly, excercising etc.... Read more »

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