Nutrition In Patients With Hiv Aids

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Nutrition

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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Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had... Read more »

nutrition supplements and AIDS, mental, neurological and side effect symptoms

Hello NelsonTwo months ago, a member of my family (23 year old man) was admitted to the hospital twice with pneumonia, where he was diagnosed with AIDS at advanced stage. In addition to pneumonia he got some other severe symptoms: tremor on hands,...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

MarthdaHe is on two heavy psychotropics that may make people lethargic: Risperdal and Zyprexa. He is also on akineton retard, which contains biperiden commonly used to improve parkinsonian signs and symptoms related to antipsychotic drug therapy. It... 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 »

Most popular nutritional products in HIV

NelsonWhat are the most popular vitamin/nutrition products marketed in HIV? If you have costs, that would be great. Gracias mi amigo...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

These are the ones that have some research behind them in HIV:Omega 3 fish oils- They lower triglycerides and may have other benefits like anti-inflammatory properties. 2000-3000 mg per day. It will probably run $30 per month depending on the... Read more »

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GOOD NUTRITION

Posted by Anonymous

Hi!
Any HIV+/AIDS patient whom seeks good nutrition to live a better life, pls email me with GOOD NUTRITION as the subject.
enigma@webmail.co.za
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Boon for HIV & AIDS patients - Yoga Pranayama ....

Posted by akumar, 1 Reply

Boon for HIV & AIDS patients - Yoga & Pranayama - Swami Ramdev
From: akumar

My dear Brothers & Sisters,

Re: Great ancient Indian science "Yoga & Pranayama" is a boon for HIV & AIDS patients.

I am impressed by the Great job, being... Read more »

AIDS patient eradicted of HIV virus?

Posted by Mike89406, 4 Replies

Very interesting read while he went through some hardships doing this it sounds like the opening of a possible new door to treatment. The guy hasn't been on Meds for 600 days after a bone marrow transplant.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122602394113... Read more »

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

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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 »

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