AIDS treatment

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I have a friend who has just been diagnosed with AIDS. His T-cell count is

still good as the disease is in it's early stages. He is going to start the

traditional drug protocol immediately but also wanted me to research alternative

therapies for him.

I am researching the internet but thought this would be a good place to start.

If anyone has any good websites, books, advice etc.. that would save us precious

time I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

Rena

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Foe starters look at:

 

Go to:http://www.aliveandwell.org/

 

Then do a search on the net.

 

 

 

 

Gettingwell, " troyrena " <troyrena@c...> wrote:

> Hello,

> I have a friend who has just been diagnosed with AIDS. His T-cell

count is still good as the disease is in it's early stages. He is

going to start the traditional drug protocol immediately but also

wanted me to research alternative therapies for him.

> I am researching the internet but thought this would be a good

place to start. If anyone has any good websites, books, advice etc..

that would save us precious time I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

> Rena

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there! Your friend would benefit from taking time to adjust to

diagnosis, and delay considering treatment (antiretrovirals) just for a

while. Good CD4's, good general health, not much reason to begin

treatment. There's plenty of alternatives to consider, and most AIDS

organizations have information on these options available. It's best if

he/she does their own Search for information, as this is an empowering

move that actually assists wellbeing. Knowledge is power, power given

away to a physician is power lost. The consensus was: " hit hard, hit

early " , now realized to have been dangerously wrong. None of the drugs

are without side effects, all are distressing! These days, people are

diagnosed early in the progression, permitting time for necessary &

practical planning, as other affairs are concerned. Besides considering

alternative medicine to slow progression & keep healthy as long as

possible, consderations of early retirement, loss of income, insurance,

can be helpful in assuring the best quality of life possible. It's

complicated, but early planning is just plain smart! We focus alot on

virus, but there's indications that a bacteria: mycoplasma is a

cofactor. Some herbal medicines can address both issues, and if chosing

this approach, be sure that the DOSE is correct. A good medicine taken

inadequately can't do its job. My reccommendation is that your friend

join a local AIDS organization, and a PWA support group, become very

well informed & choose accordingly. Keep in mind, too, choosing

pharmaceuticals doesn't mean natural medicines can't be used as well.

Lots of options! It can take a few months to adjust, but your friend

will likely just get on with life, and take even better care of

him/herself. Good luck to your friend, listen while they complete the

process of adjustment, and push for personal empowerment. Steve

 

troyrena wrote:

 

> Hello,

> I have a friend who has just been diagnosed with AIDS. His T-cell

> count is still good as the disease is in it's early stages. He is

> going to start the traditional drug protocol immediately but also

> wanted me to research alternative therapies for him.

> I am researching the internet but thought this would be a good place

> to start. If anyone has any good websites, books, advice etc.. that

> would save us precious time I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

> in advance.

> Rena

>

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