After a year of being on the High vitamin intake therapy, My level stayed almost the same, the viral load dropped a little and my CD4 count slowly reduced to healthy 450 now and on one occasion dropped below 400.
Benefits
at first when i started the therapy, i was taking 8 pills twice a day, i was energetic and felt very healthy and good, with lots of minerals and vitamins in my system i was less tired and felt great at the end of the day.
Cons
too much vitamin will make most stomach runny, apparently i wasn't the only one who didn't take the vitamin therapy well at full dosage of 8 pills in morning and at night, i went down to 2 pills twice a day, and i could keep them down and digest properly.
it can be expensive to go on a high vitamin therapy, for me it was free as i was doing it with the study group but can cost anywhere from 150 to 200 depending on type of vitamin you will be doing. it might work for you or your system might reject it.
consult a physician before you try this therapy and if your system cant handle the pills due to digestive track, there are IV method of receiving your vitamins, they cost $60 to $100 and a homeopathic DR can recommend you better on frequency required for treatment.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Naturally Boost Your Immune System
The cold weather is here and so is the flue and infection season, you can fight the cold blues by increasing your immune system and your body function; there are a few steps to this, physical activity, diet, supplements and healthy mind.
Keeping the immune system strong will protect us, but a weak one increases our vulnerability for illness. The immune system is a combination of cells and proteins that assists in the ability to fight (resist) foreign substances such as viruses and harmful bacteria. The liver, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and lymphatic system are interconnected in the immune system’s normal function. The immune system is also involved in the daily maintenance and repair of tissue.
Immune-Booster -There are a number of natural remedies and therapies designed to help boost the immune system.
Emotional health is directly linked to the immune response. Learn to relax and talk about problems that are concerning you instead of bottling them up. Bach flower remedies and some other flower essences are designed to balance negative emotions. They are safe, gentle and an effective boost for anyone.
Physical Activity
Being physically active increases the blood flow to the tissues, promotes cardiovascular for a healthy heart and during the course of work out you sweat the toxins out of your system and by drinking healthy h2o you replace fluids necessary for a healthy body as foundation to rest of your healthy lifestyle.
Get into routine and habit of healthy lifestyle by reducing your social crutches like alchohol, cigaretts and other non healthy habits and replace them with walking or exercising, wish is both beneficial to your body and will boost your self-esteem not requiring you to rely on social crutches to get by in gathering or meetings.
Healthy Mind
If you are stressed, take steps to deal with it as soon as possible- stress reduces many nutrients in our body, in particular the B vitamins. Try meditation, yoga, guided imagery and exercising.
Create a safe environment that supports your health instead of putting pressure on. That means getting rid of toxic elements in your environment, including household chemicals. Using or having toxin puts more pressure on the immune system- making the immune system to work harder.
Suppliments
Picrorrhiza, an Indian herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, is a powerful immune-stimulant that boosts all aspects of immune function. It is safe and can be added to food or drink to make it more palatable and is best given in low doses. It is great for those with allergies and autoimmune diseases.
Astragalus acts as a tonic to protect the immune system, promotes healing and provides energy to combat fatigue. It is particular good for colds, flu and immune-deficiency-related problems, including cancer, Aids and even tumors. There is also some evidence that it is effective in the case of chronic lung weakness. Never offer astragalus in the presence of fever, and always read the label.
If you are chronically ill, you might want to consider seeing a homeopathy practitioner. This type of medicine is gentle and ideal for anyone, and will work at address imbalances on all levels.
Good Antioxidant
Everyone can benefit from a good antioxidant, which protects the body form free radical damage, environmental pollutants and stresses. The main antioxidants are vitamin A, C and E, and the minerals zinc and selenium.
-Vitamin A is one of the most important immune-boosting nutrients, working to strengthen many of the “first line defenses”, such as skin, lungs and the digestive track.
-Vitamin C is essential for the formation of the adrenal hormones and the production of white blood cells, which fight off disease.
-Vitamin E this important antioxidant enhances the immune system.
-Zinc increases the number of infection-fighting T-cells.
-You may want to consider an acidophilus supplement. By increasing the “friendly” bacteria in the stomach you will be better able to absorb nutrients from food.
-Echinacea boost the immune system and enhances the lymphatic function. It also has some antiviral properties, which can help keep infection at bay.
-Aloe vera has many immune-boosting properties and is a good tonic, particularly if you’re constantly under the weather.
Diet
Watch your diet, there is a link between immune problems and diet (a chronic depressed immune system). A diet high in sugar and fat is one of the most powerful immune suppressers. Sugar consumption, especially of refined white sugar dramatically inhibits immune function by reducing the ability of neutrophils to destroy bacteria. Neutrophils are white blood cells primarily responsible for defense against bacteria. The immune-suppressing effect of sugar starts less than thirty minutes after ingestion and may last for five hours.
Garlic, is a powerful immune booster that stimulates the infection-fighting white cells, and increases the efficiency of antibody production. The immune-boosting properties of garlic seem to be due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides. Garlic can also act as an antioxidant that reduces the build-up of free radicals in the bloodstream.
Omega-3 fatty acids, act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria.
And finely, don’t forget about the power of healing spices consider adding some of the following to your diet regularly; cloves, aniseed, cayenne, cinnamon and ginger all have a beneficial effect on the immune system. By fortifying our immune system, we can improve the immune’s responses to fight an infection or foreign body that tries to invade our body.
This information is for informational purpose only and is not intended to replace the care or advice of a physician.
Keeping the immune system strong will protect us, but a weak one increases our vulnerability for illness. The immune system is a combination of cells and proteins that assists in the ability to fight (resist) foreign substances such as viruses and harmful bacteria. The liver, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and lymphatic system are interconnected in the immune system’s normal function. The immune system is also involved in the daily maintenance and repair of tissue.
Immune-Booster -There are a number of natural remedies and therapies designed to help boost the immune system.
Emotional health is directly linked to the immune response. Learn to relax and talk about problems that are concerning you instead of bottling them up. Bach flower remedies and some other flower essences are designed to balance negative emotions. They are safe, gentle and an effective boost for anyone.
Physical Activity
Being physically active increases the blood flow to the tissues, promotes cardiovascular for a healthy heart and during the course of work out you sweat the toxins out of your system and by drinking healthy h2o you replace fluids necessary for a healthy body as foundation to rest of your healthy lifestyle.
Get into routine and habit of healthy lifestyle by reducing your social crutches like alchohol, cigaretts and other non healthy habits and replace them with walking or exercising, wish is both beneficial to your body and will boost your self-esteem not requiring you to rely on social crutches to get by in gathering or meetings.
Healthy Mind
If you are stressed, take steps to deal with it as soon as possible- stress reduces many nutrients in our body, in particular the B vitamins. Try meditation, yoga, guided imagery and exercising.
Create a safe environment that supports your health instead of putting pressure on. That means getting rid of toxic elements in your environment, including household chemicals. Using or having toxin puts more pressure on the immune system- making the immune system to work harder.
Suppliments
Picrorrhiza, an Indian herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, is a powerful immune-stimulant that boosts all aspects of immune function. It is safe and can be added to food or drink to make it more palatable and is best given in low doses. It is great for those with allergies and autoimmune diseases.
Astragalus acts as a tonic to protect the immune system, promotes healing and provides energy to combat fatigue. It is particular good for colds, flu and immune-deficiency-related problems, including cancer, Aids and even tumors. There is also some evidence that it is effective in the case of chronic lung weakness. Never offer astragalus in the presence of fever, and always read the label.
If you are chronically ill, you might want to consider seeing a homeopathy practitioner. This type of medicine is gentle and ideal for anyone, and will work at address imbalances on all levels.
Good Antioxidant
Everyone can benefit from a good antioxidant, which protects the body form free radical damage, environmental pollutants and stresses. The main antioxidants are vitamin A, C and E, and the minerals zinc and selenium.
-Vitamin A is one of the most important immune-boosting nutrients, working to strengthen many of the “first line defenses”, such as skin, lungs and the digestive track.
-Vitamin C is essential for the formation of the adrenal hormones and the production of white blood cells, which fight off disease.
-Vitamin E this important antioxidant enhances the immune system.
-Zinc increases the number of infection-fighting T-cells.
-You may want to consider an acidophilus supplement. By increasing the “friendly” bacteria in the stomach you will be better able to absorb nutrients from food.
-Echinacea boost the immune system and enhances the lymphatic function. It also has some antiviral properties, which can help keep infection at bay.
-Aloe vera has many immune-boosting properties and is a good tonic, particularly if you’re constantly under the weather.
Diet
Watch your diet, there is a link between immune problems and diet (a chronic depressed immune system). A diet high in sugar and fat is one of the most powerful immune suppressers. Sugar consumption, especially of refined white sugar dramatically inhibits immune function by reducing the ability of neutrophils to destroy bacteria. Neutrophils are white blood cells primarily responsible for defense against bacteria. The immune-suppressing effect of sugar starts less than thirty minutes after ingestion and may last for five hours.
Garlic, is a powerful immune booster that stimulates the infection-fighting white cells, and increases the efficiency of antibody production. The immune-boosting properties of garlic seem to be due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides. Garlic can also act as an antioxidant that reduces the build-up of free radicals in the bloodstream.
Omega-3 fatty acids, act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria.
And finely, don’t forget about the power of healing spices consider adding some of the following to your diet regularly; cloves, aniseed, cayenne, cinnamon and ginger all have a beneficial effect on the immune system. By fortifying our immune system, we can improve the immune’s responses to fight an infection or foreign body that tries to invade our body.
This information is for informational purpose only and is not intended to replace the care or advice of a physician.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Marijuana Therapy for HIV
Pros & Cons Of Marijuana
Pros
* Marijuana has been used to enhance the appetite of cancer and HIV patients undergoing chemotherapy and cocktails (antiviral pills).
* Studies have shown that marijuana is beneficial in relieving a person from the uneasy feeling of nausea.
* Doctors have made use of marijuana, successfully, in the treatment of neurogenic pain.
* The people suffering from glaucoma, asthma and spasticity have been found to have benefited from the consumption of marijuana.
* Marijuana can help relieve the chronic pain and suffering of people with incurable diseases like cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, etc.
* Marijuana is regarded to be a 'mind opener' i.e. it can help people broaden their outlook and think creatively.
Cons
Short-term Effects
Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), problems with memory and learning, lack of proper coordination, trouble with problem-solving, increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure are some of the short-term effects of marijuana.
Effects on the Brain
Marijuana contains an active ingredient, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC that acts on the cannabinoid receptors of the nerve cells and influences the activities of the cells, like pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory, time perception and coordinated movement. High doses of marijuana, when consumed through food, can cause hallucinations, delusions, impaired memory and disorientation.
Effects on the Heart
The heart beat increases rapidly and the blood pressure drops within minutes of smoking marijuana. A person’s heart beat can increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute. A marijuana smoker is three times more at a risk of heart attack.
Effects on the Lungs
Burning and stinging of the mouth and throat and heavy coughing are some effects that are caused by smoking marijuana, even infrequently. Marijuana causes respiratory problems in smokers, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illness, increased risk of lung infections and obstructed airways. Marijuana smokers are three times more likely to develop head and neck cancer, as compared to non-smokers.
Effects during Pregnancy
Studies have found that mothers who have used marijuana during pregnancy have given birth to children who are likely to exhibit problems with neurological developments. Prenatal marijuana exposure can cause altered responses to visual stimuli, increased tremulousness, problems with sustained attention and memory and poor problem-solving skills.
Other Health Effects
Researches indicate that the THC found in marijuana impairs the body’s immune system from fighting diseases that result in a wide variety of health problems. It increases the risk of developing bacterial infections and tumors as well.
Pros
* Marijuana has been used to enhance the appetite of cancer and HIV patients undergoing chemotherapy and cocktails (antiviral pills).
* Studies have shown that marijuana is beneficial in relieving a person from the uneasy feeling of nausea.
* Doctors have made use of marijuana, successfully, in the treatment of neurogenic pain.
* The people suffering from glaucoma, asthma and spasticity have been found to have benefited from the consumption of marijuana.
* Marijuana can help relieve the chronic pain and suffering of people with incurable diseases like cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, etc.
* Marijuana is regarded to be a 'mind opener' i.e. it can help people broaden their outlook and think creatively.
Cons
Short-term Effects
Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), problems with memory and learning, lack of proper coordination, trouble with problem-solving, increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure are some of the short-term effects of marijuana.
Effects on the Brain
Marijuana contains an active ingredient, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC that acts on the cannabinoid receptors of the nerve cells and influences the activities of the cells, like pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory, time perception and coordinated movement. High doses of marijuana, when consumed through food, can cause hallucinations, delusions, impaired memory and disorientation.
Effects on the Heart
The heart beat increases rapidly and the blood pressure drops within minutes of smoking marijuana. A person’s heart beat can increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute. A marijuana smoker is three times more at a risk of heart attack.
Effects on the Lungs
Burning and stinging of the mouth and throat and heavy coughing are some effects that are caused by smoking marijuana, even infrequently. Marijuana causes respiratory problems in smokers, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illness, increased risk of lung infections and obstructed airways. Marijuana smokers are three times more likely to develop head and neck cancer, as compared to non-smokers.
Effects during Pregnancy
Studies have found that mothers who have used marijuana during pregnancy have given birth to children who are likely to exhibit problems with neurological developments. Prenatal marijuana exposure can cause altered responses to visual stimuli, increased tremulousness, problems with sustained attention and memory and poor problem-solving skills.
Other Health Effects
Researches indicate that the THC found in marijuana impairs the body’s immune system from fighting diseases that result in a wide variety of health problems. It increases the risk of developing bacterial infections and tumors as well.
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