Vegan Diet And Hiv Disease

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HIV and Kidney Disease

Why Should People With HIV Care About Kidney Disease? HIV disease can cause kidney failure due to HIV infection of kidney cells. This is known as HIV-Associated Nephropathy or HIVAN. Other causes of kidney disease include diabetes and high blood pressure. These problems, especially HIVAN, are much more common in African-Americans. Taking some medications used to treat HIV infections or related health issues can also cause kidney disease. Kidney...

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Re: Vegan Diet/ Strenghth and Cardio Exercise

I was diagnosed HIV positive in August 2008. I am currently a vegan, and I work out 5 days a week. !1.3 days cardio: a. spin class (1)hour, and jog one mile. 2. 2 days strength /weight training with a trainer. I usually eat 5 to 6 small meals daily...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

Absolutely you can. As long as you know how to maximize your protein intake and do not develop vitamin/mineral deficiencies due to poor det. There are many web sites that explain how to be a "savvy vegetarian".Here is an example:... Read more »

Vegan with HIV

I have a friend with HIV that is also vegan. Is this healthy for him? Can a HIV+ person actual be vegan?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Many HIV+ persons are vegan or have other dietary preferences and can do well with their HIV as long as they have good access to quality health care and are able to maintain their body weight/nutritional status at an acceptable level. Vegans may... Read more »

diet w/hiv hcv co-infection

I have hiv for 10+ yrs, recent cd4 count of 300, no meds, and Grade 2 Stage 3-4 fibrosis/early cirrhosis. Generally most of the time I feel good, and I have noticed that the foods I eat and exercise make a difference in how I feel. What is your...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I cannot advise about your diet question, because I am not a nutritionist. I would discuss that with someone with excellent expertise in this field.I am glad that you are feeling well, but your level of fibrosis is very concerning to me. I would... Read more »

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 »

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4 stages to HIV disease

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

AMFAR AIDS HANDBOOK (Chapter 4, Page 53 )

There are four stages to HIV disease

1) Acute Infection Stage (500-1200 CD4s)- begins immediately after hiv enters the body and starts multiplying in infected cells. Acute infection ends about 2-6 weeks... Read more »

HIV a DISEASE or a CONDITION

Posted by Survivor, 4 Replies

SO WHAT IS IT???

This is a very intersting question is it not...? Pharma says it's a Condition, others +ve and -ve say its a disease and or condtion..

WHATS THE BLOODY ANSWER!?!?!?!

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Poz magazine sanctions that HIV is a gay disease

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Peter Staley formerly of AIDSMEDS (now owned by Poz Magazine) agrees with the new LA Public Service Announcements that stress HIV is a gay disease.

Here is the article that critizes these ads.

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