Difference between revisions of "Aids / HIV"

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Human immunodeficiency virus infection / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
See also :

• Infectious Diseases
• Immunological Disorders

Symptoms

During the initial infection, a person may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As the illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic infections and tumors that do not usually affect people who have working immune systems.

Home remedies

• some studies show suppressing of HIV-1 replication by Propolis.
• Thermotherapy : The therapeutic effects of heat include increasing the extensibility of collagen tissues; decreasing joint stiffness; reducing pain; relieving muscle spasms; reducing inflammation, edema and Aids / HIV in the post acute phase of healing.
• Coconut oil Research in the Philippines by Dr Conrato S Dayrit says "coconut oil does have an anti-viral effect and can beneficially reduce the viral load of HIV patients." Use it in daily cooking and take 6-12 tablespoons a day.
• Whole Lemon-Olive Oil drinking daily have reported remarkable improvements in some common symptoms of AIDS such as Wasting Syndrome (weight loss), Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) and Neuropathy (numbness).
• Essiac Tea has been shown to fight cancer and AIDS. Essiac tea : 52 parts Burdock Root (cut or dried) (parts by weight), 16 parts Sheep Sorrel (powdered), 1 part: Turkey Rhubarb (powdered) or 2 parts domestic Rhubarb, 4 parts: Slippery Elm (powdered).
• Oleander is noted as a supreme immune stimulator and for its success against cancer, HIV and other conditions. However, it appears that oleander is also a powerful immune-modulator, with many reports of it helping people with immune disorders. Note: only properly prepared non-toxic supplemental oleander extract should be used since the raw plant is quite toxic.
• Astragalus acts as an immune booster in the treatment of HIV. It also offers benefits in preventing viral infections due to its immunostimulant effects, according to the Huntington College of Health Sciences. Astragalus is normally prescribed for the initial stage of HIV infection to prevent or retard the spread of retrovirus, a type of virus that causes AIDS.
• Ozone therapy is used to treat AIDS.
• Ganoderma has been shown to strengthen immunity as well as combat cancer-cell proliferation.
• For many years it has been known that Green Tea polyphenols actively suppress many bacterial, fungal and viral species. On the virus front, green tea suppresses the adenovirus, Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, HIV-1 and influenza viruses.
• Aloe Vera : Research also showed aloe vera to possess antiviral polysaccharides, which enhance cell function. These preliminary findings led to more reports linking aloe vera to the treatment of AIDS : Aloe is to an AIDS patient such as insulin is to a diabetic.
• Licorice helps in slowing the progression of HIV to AIDS and studies show that licorice was able to reduce the reproduction of HIV in test tubes.
• Hyssop : Patients with AIDS symptoms, have experienced incredible success and recovery as a result of taking hyssop, as the herb cleanses the blood.
• South African Geranium : Scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen, Germany have found that South African geranium plant extracts represent a potential new class of anti-HIV-1 agents for the treatment of AIDS.
• Marijuana : Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in marijuana, could help prevent HIV from spreading throughout the body, according to a recent study.
• Elderberries have antiviral properties : Scientists even used these powerful berries to help treat AIDS and cancer.
• IMOD is a herbal medicine developed by Russian and Iranian scientists, which is said to stop the spread of AIDS by strengthening immunity.
• Larch Arabinogalactan is used for infections, including the common cold, flu, H1N1 (swine) flu, ear infections in children, and HIV/AIDS.
• Kaempferol has shown anti-viral activity against several viruses including influenza virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Warnings

References

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.