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Antineoplastons for HIV Infection
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Antineoplastons are substances found in human blood and urine. A small preliminary study reported increased energy and weight in patients with HIV, as well as a decreased number of opportunistic ....
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Aloe vera for HIV Infection
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Clear gel from the pulp of Aloe vera leaves has been used on the skin for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, minor burns, and other skin ....
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Zinc for HIV Infection
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Zinc formulations have been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. Patients with HIV/AIDS, especially those with low zinc levels, may benefit from zinc supplementation. Some low quality ....
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Vitamin A for HIV Infection
Vitamin A
: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is derived from two sources:
retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids are found in animal sources (such as the liver, kidney, eggs, and dairy ....
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Turmeric for HIV Infection
Turmeric
: Turmeric is a perennial plant native to India and Indonesia, and it is often used as a spice in cooking. Several laboratory studies suggest that curcumin, a component of ....
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for HIV Infection
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a broad term that refers to many different treatments and traditions of healing. They share a common heritage of technique or ....
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Thymus extract for HIV Infection
Thymus extract
: Thymus extracts for nutritional supplements are usually derived from young calves. Preliminary evidence found no improvement in HIV progression to AIDS or immunostimulation, although some immunological activity was ....
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Shiitake for HIV Infection
Shiitake
: Shiitake mushrooms were originally grown on natural oak logs found in Japan. Today, they are available in the United States. These mushrooms are large, black-brown, and have an earthy ....
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Selenium for HIV Infection
Selenium
: Selenium is a mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. Selenium supplementation has been studied in HIV/AIDS patients, and some reports associate low selenium levels with complications such ....
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Relaxation therapy for HIV Infection
Relaxation therapy
: Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. Mental health and quality-of-life improvements have been seen in preliminary studies of HIV/AIDS patients. ....
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Psychotherapy for HIV Infection
Psychotherapy
: Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help with problem solving. Psychotherapy, especially ....
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Prayer/distant healing for HIV Infection
Prayer/distant healing
: Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Limited study of ....
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Mistletoe for HIV Infection
Mistletoe
: Once considered a sacred herb in Celtic tradition, mistletoe has been used for centuries for high blood pressure, epilepsy, exhaustion, anxiety, arthritis, vertigo (dizziness), and degenerative inflammation of the ....
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Melatonin for HIV Infection
Melatonin
: Melatonin is a neurohormone produced in the brain. There is a lack of well-designed scientific evidence to recommend for or against the use of melatonin as a treatment for ....
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Meditation for HIV Infection
Meditation
: Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. A common goal is to attain a ....
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L-carnitine for HIV Infection
L-carnitine
: L-carnitine may be beneficial in AIDS treatment by increasing proliferation of mononuclear cells and increasing CD4 counts. Additional study is needed to make a firm recommendation.Avoid if allergic or ....
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Healing Touch for HIV Infection
Healing Touch
: Healing touch (HT) is a combination of hands-on and off-body techniques that influence the flow of energy through a person's biofield. Data from small preliminary studies are insufficient ....
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Flaxseed for HIV Infection
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Flaxseed and flaxseed oil/linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (omega-6). While flaxseed has been used to treat HIV, no strong evidence supports its use ....
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DHEA for HIV Infection
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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal glands. Although some studies suggest that DHEA supplementation may be beneficial in patents with HIV, results from different studies ....
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Coenzyme Q10 for HIV Infection
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the body and it is necessary for basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels decrease with age. There is limited evidence that natural levels ....
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Chiropractic therapy for HIV Infection
Chiropractic
: Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. There is not enough reliable scientific evidence to ....
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Bitter melon for HIV Infection
Bitter melon
: Laboratory studies have shown that a protein in bitter melon called MAP30 may have antiviral activity. However, this has not been studied in humans. Further research is needed ....
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Beta sitosterol for HIV Infection
Beta sitosterol
: Beta-sitosterol is found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, soybeans, breads, peanuts, and peanut products. It is also found in bourbon and oils (such as olive oil, ....
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St Johns wort for HIV Infection
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St. John's wort is a perennial herb that grows up to 32 inches tall and is commonly found in many parts of the world, including eastern North America ....
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Ozone therapy for HIV Infection
Ozone therapy
: Ozone molecules are composed of three oxygen atoms. Ozone exists high in the earth's atmosphere and absorbs radiation from the sun. Reports of using ozone for medicinal purposes ....
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