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A Practical Guide to Herbal Therapies for People Living with HIV - 2005 Revised Edition

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
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Agency: 
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Sponsor: 
Health Canada's Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS
Date: 
2005
Pages: 
54
Summary: 
Revised edition of a guide describing herbal therapies used by HIV-positive people. It begins with an introductory discussion of the history of herbal therapies, how they are used by people with HIV, allergic reactions and other cautions about their use. It goes on to describe herbal therapies that have antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiretroviral and immune system boosting effects. A list of resources and readings related to various treatments is provided.
Keywords: 
Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE); therapy; herbal; complementary therapy; alternative therapy; HIV/AIDS; HIV treatment; medicine;