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> Re: Worlds AIDS Day: HIV and Alternative Medicine

> This is a very good article on HIV and Aides.

> I would like to add a few things.

> You said,

> " Although as yet, there is no cure, the key to effective

treatment

> is early detection and intervention. "

> Prevention and education come first. But, if you already have HIV

> or Aides, early detection and intervention are best.

> The FDA and Big Pharma do not want you to know how to cure this

> disease. Cures have been around, some of them for 15-20 years.

> Remember Magic . You never hear about him any more.

> He cured it. So can you.

> So....how is it done?

> 1) The Beck Protocol

> " Bob Beck said that you could heal cancer and Aides

> with his Silver

> Pulser although the complete protocol involved 3

> machines. Sota

> instruments makes the Silver Pulser Lite for $115. or

> you can go to a group by the name

> of: and make one like it

> yourself for a few dollars. "

> There are several on Bob Beck for more information.

>

> 2)You can make a Lee Crock device.

> See:http://www.keelynet.com/biology/crock.htm

> and heal yourself while you sleep.

>

> 3)Miracle ll products are cheap and have been used

> for cancer-try E-bay- topically is best as in a

> compress to the area and baths to detox. Start with 3

> baths in a row(1-2 ozs.in tub) for 3 days. Get the

> soap and neutralizer to start. Drink 1 oz. of

> neutralizer the first day and slowly increase to 1-2

> ozs./2x's/day in non acidic juice or water. And put

> some lotion on topically 1-2x's/day. continue with the

> baths 1-2x's/week. Also, you can massage gel or lotion all over the

> body 1-2x's/day.

>

> 4)Vibe machine Check at vibemachine.com to see who has one near

> you. Dr's and D.C.'s how have them may accept insurance for these

> treatments.

>

> 5)Rife frequency treatments Get a machine with a Rife lamp or

> bulb and not just contact for this.

>

> 6)Ozone Treatments Ozone water, sauna or wrap. Ozone is very

toxic

> to viruses and good for us.

>

> 7)Healing symbols or energetic therapy work. High vibrations will

> kill HIV and viruses which are of a lower vibration as is all

disease.

>

> 8)MMS One bottle is apx. $20. and will last for 6-12 months.

> See the MMS group. MMS will kill all infectious agents in the

> body. Don't go too fast or you will get a herz reaction. If so,

> flush the toxins out with water or ozonated water.

>

>

> 9)MAP:The Co-Creative White Brotherhood

> Medical Assistance Program " by Machaelle Small

> . In print before 1991.

> Just set your intent to Co-Create a MAP healing session for

> yourself for any condition on any and all levels or for the whole

world.

> Invite Pan**, the Overlighting Deva of Healing, the White

> Brotherhood Teams for all Life forms on Earth, the Higher Selves for

> all Life forms on Earth, all to be present and work their miracles

to

> heal all Life in all the Kingdoms on Earth.

> Then relax and allow the work to be done, knowing that your

Higher

> Self is a part of the healing team. When you feel complete with the

> session (30-40 minutes), just go about your day, knowing that you

have

> made a beautiful and loving contribution to your healing and the

> healing of the entire planet. And, so be it. It is done.

>

> (**spirit of nature)

>

> *MAP is a comprehensive medical program for humans

> that addresses our general health; any specific

> illness, disease or condition; injuries (serious or

> small); our mental health; our emotional health; and

> our overall well-being. It is a program that is

> designed and set up to connect you with the medical

> unit of the White Brotherhood where we are each

> " assigned " a team of physicians whose expertise best

> meets our individual needs. The only things that are

> required to do this program are the book and your

> willingness to learn the program. As a program, it

> couldn't be more simple. With MAP you have high

> quality medical assistance any time day or night-and

> it's at no charge.

> Send me an e-mail if you would like a short course

> with directions for setting up a personal MAP session.

> To order the book:

> Machaelle Small 's website:

> www.perelandra-ltd.com/index.cfm

>

> *** www.perelandra-ltd.com/Books_C3.cfm or

>

> *** www.AshtarontheRoad.com/amazonstore.html

>

> And the list goes on. There are more but this is enough.

> Don't believe the BS from FDA, CDC etc. This is a cureable disease

> if you do not wait too long. Either you try these things or you end

up

> with them controlling your life on medicaid and drug coctails

> costing $100,000./month. These can help but they will not cure this

> disease.

>

> Fact#1: 10% of the world's scientists do not believe that HIV

> causes Aides

>

> Fact#2: Hep C is also caused by a retro-virus and therfore

responds

> to the same treatments listed above. The success rate is high is you

> are persistent and have a positive attitude and keep your stress

down

> and the immune system up.

>

>

> Namaste,

> divya

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> > Good Morning!

> >

> > Worlds AIDS Day: HIV and Alternative Medicine

> >

> > The fact that there has to be a " day " for this disorder, saddens

me,

> > yet it is appropriate for everyone to be more aware and that is

why,

> > as a society, we declare a day for many disorders.

> >

> > HIV is a virus. Viruses infect the cells of living organisms and

> > replicate (make new copies of themselves) within those cells. A

virus

> > can also damage human cells, which is one of the things that can

make

> > an infected creature become ill.

> >

> > People can become infected with HIV from other people who already

> > have it, and when they are infected they can then go on to infect

> > other people. Basically, this is how HIV is spread.

> >

> > HIV stands for the 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus'. Someone who is

> > diagnosed as infected with HIV is said to be 'HIV+' or 'HIV

> > positive'.

> >

> > HIV Statistics

> >

> > *More than 25 million people have died of AIDS since 1981.

> > *Africa has 12 million AIDS orphans.

> > *At the end of 2006, women accounted for 48% of all adults living

> > with HIV worldwide, and for 59% in sub-Saharan Africa.

> > *Young people (15-24 years old) account for half of all new HIV

> > infections worldwide - around 6,000 become infected with HIV

every

> > day.

> > *In developing and transitional countries, 6.8 million people are

in

> > immediate need of life-saving AIDS drugs; of these, only 1.65

million

> > are receiving the drugs.

> >

> >

> > Ways in which you can be infected with HIV

> >

> > -Unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person

> >

> > -Sexual intercourse without a condom is risky, because the virus,

> > which is present in an infected person's sexual fluids, can pass

> > directly into the body of their partner. This is true for

unprotected

> > vaginal and anal sex.

> >

> > -Oral sex carries a lower risk, but again HIV transmission can

occur

> > here if a condom is not used - for example, if one partner has

> > bleeding gums or an open cut, however small, in their mouth.

> >

> > -Contact with blood from an infected person.

> >

> > -If sufficient blood from an infected person enters the body of

an

> > uninfected person then it can pass on the virus.

> >

> > -From mother to child. HIV can be transmitted from an infected

woman

> > to her baby during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding. There

are

> > special drugs that can greatly reduce the chances of this

happening,

> > but they are unavailable in much of the developing world.

> >

> > -Use of infected blood products. Many people in the past have

been

> > infected with HIV by the use of blood transfusions and blood

products

> > which were contaminated with the virus - in hospitals, for

example.

> > In much of the world this is no longer a risk, as blood donations

are

> > routinely tested.

> >

> > -Injecting drugs. People who use illegal injected drugs are also

> > vulnerable to HIV infection. In many parts of the world, often

> > because it is illegal to possess them, injecting equipment or

works

> > are shared. A tiny amount of blood can transmit HIV, and can be

> > injected directly into the bloodstream with the drugs.

> >

> >

> > It is not possible to become infected with HIV through:

> >

> > -sharing crockery and cutlery

> > -insect / animal bites

> > -touching, hugging or shaking hands

> > -eating food prepared by someone with HIV

> > -toilet seats

> >

> >

> > Global statistics can be found at:

> > http://www.avert.org/worldstats.htm

> >

> >

> > Know Your Numbers

> >

> > Two numbers should be looked at, when discussing HIV infection:

> >

> > If you are being treated for HIV or AIDS, your doctor uses a

number

> > of blood tests to check how you're doing. One of the most

important

> > tests measures VIRAL LOAD, the amount of HIV in your blood.

Another

> > very important test counts your CD4 CELLS, sometimes called T-

CELLS.

> > CD4 cells are a key part of your body's disease-fighting

defenses,

> > called the immune system.

> >

> > CD4 cells help to organize your body's defenses against disease.

> > Doctors can take a sample of your blood and count the number of

CD4

> > cells. Healthy adults and teenagers usually have a CD4 count of

at

> > least 800 cells per CUBIC MILLIMETER of blood (a cubic millimeter

is

> > a very small amount, roughly one small drop).

> >

> > HIV attacks CD4 cells, and as time goes by people with HIV often

see

> > their CD4 counts drop. The lower your CD4 count, the greater your

> > chances of getting a number of very serious diseases. When your

CD4

> > count is below 200, the risk of illness becomes severe.

> >

> > Viral load tests, which tell the doctor how much HIV is in your

> > blood, are a very important clue to how quickly HIV is doing

harm.

> > These tests go by several different names, like PCR (polymerase

chain

> > reaction) or bDNA (branched DNA), but they all work roughly the

same

> > way. They count HIV's genetic material -- the building blocks of

the

> > virus. People with a high viral load are much more likely to get

sick

> > or die of AIDS than people with a low viral load.

> >

> > Studies have shown that when treatment reduces your viral load,

it

> > also reduces your chance of getting an AIDS-related infection or

> > dying. Recently, a group of expert scientists reviewed 18 studies

of

> > anti-HIV drugs, which involved over 5,000 patients. Over and over

> > again they found the same thing: The more viral load was reduced,

the

> > healthier the patients stayed.

> >

> >

> > Alternative Medicine and HIV

> >

> > Over the last decade, researchers have identified a number of

drugs

> > that slow progression of the virus as well as therapies to treat

the

> > many opportunistic infections that attack people with HIV

disease.

> >

> > Although as yet, there is no cure, the key to effective treatment

is

> > early detection and intervention. This is done by strengthening

the

> > immune system, reduce stress, maintain good nutritional practices

and

> > exercise as a way to relieve stress and boost your immune system.

> >

> > Whether you have been diagnosed with HIV or not there should be

an

> > emphasis on improving lifestyle issues. Taking control of or your

> > life and taking an active role in any disorder is an important

> > adjunct to treatment. Consideration of alternative therapies in

> > conjunction with conventional medicine may offer additional

> > opportunities for those living with HIV/AIDS to be proactive in

their

> > treatments.

> >

> >

> > Mind Medicine

> >

> > Stress is natural and affects your emotions. It can help you to

deal

> > with some situations. However, excessive stress can cause

physical

> > symptoms, it can damage your immune system and make you ill. Find

> > ways of managing the stress in your life. Find ways to relax and

> > recharge your batteries. Listen to your body; if you are tired,

rest

> > and you'll be better for it.

> >

> > HIV can bring anxieties. One way of tackling these are through

> > getting information, by learning about your condition, gaining

> > confidence in it, in yourself and making informed choices for

your

> > future.

> >

> > Boost Your Immune System with Meditation

> >

> > Fold your hands gently in your lap and close your eyes. Take a

few

> > deep breaths. Then just sit. If you have never meditated before,

you

> > will probably feel as if your mind is full of thoughts. Don't try

to

> > stop the thoughts, just watch them. Imagine that you are on the

bank

> > of a river and that your thoughts are the river going by. Don't

try

> > to stop the river, just watch it. Within a week, you will see the

> > river begin to slow down. You may become impatient, or even

bored.

> > That's okay. If you find yourself complaining, just watch the

> > thoughts pass by. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes. You may find that

you

> > fall asleep because you are so relaxed. That's good because, in

many

> > ways, you have begun to let go. Continue at this pace and each

day

> > allow just alittle more time for yourself to meditate. Doing this

> > allows you to relax and forget about time.

> >

> > Consider these alternative therapies: Acupuncture, ayurveda,

bodywork

> > & massage, diet therapies, herbal medicine, homeopathy, mind-body

> > therapies, Siddha medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani

> > medicine and yoga.

> >

> > Herbs, Supplements and Vitamins Beneficial for HIV Infection

> >

> > Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that have at least one

> > unpaired electron, which makes them highly reactive. Free

radicals

> > promote beneficial oxidation that produces energy and kills

bacterial

> > invaders. However, in excess, they produce harmful oxidation

> > or " oxidative stress " that can damage cell membranes and cell

> > contents. These free radicals cause inflammation.

> >

> > In human beings, free radicals are the natural by-products of

many

> > processes within and among cells. Free radicals are created by

> > exposure to various environmental factors, cigarette and tobacco

> > smoke, air pollution, alcohol, drugs, radiation from televisions

and

> > computers, chemicals and a busy, stressful life.

> >

> > Antioxidants are a classification of several organic substances,

> > which include vitamins C and E, vitamin A (converted from beta-

> > carotene), selenium, alpha lipoic acid, and carotenoids. Together

as

> > antioxidants, these substances are thought to be effective in

helping

> > to prevent certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and

cataracts. At

> > the cellular level, antioxidants serve to deactivate certain free

> > radicals in turn helping to decrease inflammation. The best

source

> > for antioxidants are in fruits and vegetables. Acetyl-l-

carnitine: is

> > a molecule that occurs naturally in the brain, liver, and kidney.

> > Natural levels of Acetyl-l-carnitine diminish as we age. Acetyl-l-

> > carnitine is related to the amino acid L-Carnitine, which is a

> > carrier of fatty acids across mitochondrial membranes, where

energy

> > is produced within each cell. N-Acetyl Cysteine (N-AC) is

protective

> > to Liver tissue and aids in breaking down excessive mucus.

> >

> > Alpha Lipoic Acid: is a unique antioxidant that is both water and

fat

> > soluble, which allows it to enter all parts of the cell to

neutralize

> > free radicals. Alpha Lipoic Acid contributes to and is important

for

> > the production of energy inside the cell by utilizing sugar to

> > produce energy contributing to mental and physical stamina,

reducing

> > muscle fatigue and neutralizes free radicals. Alpha Lipoic Acid

> > recycles and enhances the effects of both Vitamin C and Vitamin

E.

> > Alpha Lipoic Acid targets liver protection and is helpful for

> > patients on hepatotoxic medications such as antiretrovirals,

> > antifungals and typically any long-term medication protocols. No

> > known contraindications exist. Possible side effects include skin

> > rash and the potential of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.

People

> > who may be deficient in vitamin B1 (such as alcoholics) should

take

> > vitamin B1 along with alpha lipoic acid supplements.

> >

> > Astragalus: is a Chinese herb that has been used for centuries

for

> > its immuno-modulating qualities. There is mixed scientific

evidence

> > on its efficacy with HIV, but well documented studies on its

ability

> > to stimulate the immune system. This herb is used often used in

> > conjunction with other immune boosters such as reishi, maitake

and

> > shitake mushrooms.

> >

> > Beta-carotene: (Carotenoids), of which beta-carotenes are the

most

> > popular, are found in many fruits and vegetables, animals, plants

and

> > microorganisms. The body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A.

> > Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, growth,

cell

> > division, reproduction and immunity. Among the 600 or more

> > carotenoids in foods, beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein are

well-

> > known leaders in the fight to reduce the damage from free

radicals

> > and are helpful with eye health.

> >

> > Boxwood: has been shown in research to foster immune stimulation

and

> > promotion of t-cell activation. This can be found in capsule and

> > tincture.

> >

> > CoQ10: (Coenzyme Q10) is a vitamin-like compound also

> > called " ubiquinone " . It is an essential component of cells and is

> > utilized by the mitochondria in the normal process of energy

> > production. It helps convert food into energy at a cellular

level.

> > Coenzyme Q10 acts as an antioxidant, much like vitamins C and E,

> > helping to neutralize the cell-damaging molecules known as free

> > radicals. CoQ10 is one in a series of ubiquinones, naturally

> > occurring compounds produced in nearly every cell of the body,

and

> > was discovered as recently as 1957.

> >

> > The primary function of CoQ10 is as a catalyst for metabolism.

Acting

> > in conjunction with enzymes, the compound speeds up the vital

> > metabolic process, providing the energy that the cells need to

digest

> > food, heal wounds, maintain healthy muscles, and perform other

bodily

> > functions as a major antioxidant in cardiac tissue and has

protective

> > effects on brain tissue. Studies indicate high dosage can be used

> > safely and effectively. Certain cholesterol lowering drugs have

also

> > been shown to deplete coenzyme Q-10. Patients on cholesterol

lowering

> > drugs should consider adding at least 200mg of CoQ-10 daily.

> >

> > Echinacea: (see drug-herb interactions) has been documented to

> > stimulate the chemicals that promote t-cell activation and

antibody

> > production. It is very effective in lessening the course of the

> > common cold and respiratory infections when used short term.

There

> > are some conflicting studies on its use long term as well as a

> > caution that it may briefly increase viral load. Avoid long term

(7-

> > 10 days only) use as well as use prior to viral load blood

counts.

> > During the acute onset of a cold, 2 to 4 cups of strong echinacea

tea

> > or 3 capsules 3 times daily can help limit the course of the

illness.

> >

> > Fiber: helps in regulating lipid levels, removes toxins and

provides

> > bulk for healthy bowel habits. The colon requires bulk for it to

> > achieve healthy movement. Optimal intake of fiber is about 25-30

> > grams per day. The ideal combination of soluble fiber (psyllium

husk)

> > and insoluble fiber (flax oil, fiber) helps to absorb water and

> > toxins and adds roughage to bulk up stool and sweep away built up

> > debris in the intestinal tract.

> >

> > Foods high in fiber are fruits such as apples peaches,

raspberries

> > and tangerines. Vegetables such as acorn squash, raw broccoli,

> > brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, black-

eyed

> > peas, cooked zucchini, kidney beans and lima beans. Also cooked

whole-

> > grain cereal, cold (All-Bran, Total, Bran Flakes), whole-grain

> > cereal, hot (oatmeal, Wheatena) and whole-wheat or 7-grain bread.

> >

> > Powdered psyllium is a quality source of supplemental fiber. Be

sure

> > to drink plenty of water, otherwise the fiber will form an

> > obstructing mass, adding to your condition. Start with one

rounded

> > tablespoon of the powder stirred well into a glass of water or

> > diluted juice.

> >

> > Fish Oil: is known for being rich in unsaturated fatty acids and

> > provides rich OMEGA-3 fatty acids, (Pure EPA 360mg/DHA 240mg).

Fish

> > Oils are made from natural marine lipid concentrate and may help

> > reduce or inhibit risk factors involved in cardiovascular

disease, as

> > well as inflammatory and immune disorders. Long term use of fish

oil

> > shelp prevent aging skin, menopausal symptoms, promote better

> > circulation, lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots, reduce heart

> > related risk, and the pain of arthritis. Omega-3 and

polyunsaturated

> > fatty acids found in fish and deep sea fish oil help to protect

> > against heart and blood vessel disease. Natural, essential fatty

> > acids are essential to normal human cell and tissue growth and

> > maintenance. If not found regularly in the diet, the diet must be

> > supplemented. These fatty acids are especially abundant in brain

> > cells, nerve relay stations (synapses), visual receptors

(retinas),

> > adrenal glands, and sex glands. The most biologically active

tissues

> > in the body. Take. 1000mg of fish oil in the morning and 1,000 mg

in

> > the evening.

> >

> > Flaxseed oil: is derived from the seeds of the flax plant.

Flaxseed

> > oil and flaxseed contain substances that promote good health and

is

> > used as a nutritional supplement. It is rich in omega-3 fatty

acids,

> > especially alpha-linolenic acid, which appears to be beneficial

for

> > heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, cholesterol

and

> > a variety of other health conditions. Flaxseed also contains a

group

> > of chemicals called lignans that may play a role in the

prevention of

> > cancer. Take 1,000 mg of flaxseed oil in the morning and 1,000 mg

in

> > the evening.

> >

> > Ginger: is helpful in tea or herb form for controlling nausea and

> > vomiting. An anti-inflammatory, ginger has been used in Ayurvedic

and

> > Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory. Taking 6–50 grams of

fresh

> > or powdered ginger per day indicated that ginger might be

helpful.

> > Suggested Dosage: 0.5 to 1 mg of powdered ginger daily

> >

> > Glutamine: is one of the most abundant amino acids in our bodies,

> > found in the gastrointestinal tract. This amino acid is

compromised

> > when the immune function is low. Studies have shown that

Glutamine is

> > one of the best amino acid supplements in maintaining a healthy

> > gastrointestinal lining and helps to repair gastrointestinal

damage.

> > It can also be helpful in managing diarrhea. 1 to 2 grams of

powdered

> > glutamine may be mixed in smoothies or water.

> >

> > Licorice: (Glycerrhiza) (see drug-herb interactions) also has

been

> > used as a complementary immune modulator, although it should be

> > avoided in people with hypertension. In my experience the immune

> > modulators work much better when combined together rather than

used

> > as singular treatments. Licorice can be consumed as a tea daily

and

> > the mushrooms may be included in food preparation or taken in

liquid

> > tincture form for a more consistent higher dose.

> >

> > Pau D'arco and Una de Gato: (Cat's Claw) are also clinically used

to

> > stimulate immune function and may be consumed in tea form daily

or

> > liquid tincture either during acute illness or as a preventative

> > measure.

> >

> > Probiotics: (Acidophilus, Bifidus, lactobacillus spirogenes) help

to

> > maintain balance of good and dangerous bacteria and compete for

the

> > food the dangerous bacteria need to grow and cause us problems.

> > Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus may be found in yogurt with

> > active culture or in supplements and can be consumed freely

without

> > known side effects. It should be refrigerated to maximize shelf

life.

> > Patients on antibiotic therapy, diagnosed with thrush, diarrhea

or

> > constipation should consider taking probiotics 2 capsules 3 times

> > daily with meals. For thrush a capsule can also be opened in some

> > water and used daily as a mouth rinse.

> >

> > Vitamins A, C and the B vitamins increase the immune function.

> > Minerals such as Selenium help to stimulate immune function and

fight

> > infection, while Zinc enhances the immune system and assists in

wound

> > healing.

> >

> > Herb-Drug Interactions

> >

> > Herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may

> > cancel the effect of a prescription drug, others may reduce it,

or

> > even exaggerate it. If you are on HIV medication or medications

for

> > associated symptoms or disorders, consider the information below:

> >

> > Dong Quai: taken for menopausal symptom control. Do not mix Dong

Quai

> > with warfarin (anticoagulants), St 's Wort and some

antibiotics

> > such as sulfonamides, quinolones.

> >

> > Echinacea: mostly taken as an immune boost to prevent cold and

flu.

> > Do not mix Echinacea with some heart medications, antifungal

> > medications, HIV medications and anti-anxiety medications.

> >

> > Ephedra: A powerful decongestant. Contains ephedrine, which can

open

> > up bronchial passages. It's controversial because it's a powerful

> > stimulant that can raise blood pressure, cause insomnia and high

> > blood pressure. Do not mix with heart medications or if you are

being

> > treated for high blood pressure, glaucoma or thyroid problems.

> >

> > Feverfew: taken to reduce the severity of migraines. Do not take

with

> > other migraine medications, as, it may raise heart rate and blood

> > pressure. Feverfew has the potential to react with warfarin anti-

> > coagulants, increasing the thinning of blood.

> >

> > Ginkgo: increases blood flow and circulation throughout the body,

can

> > also help improve memory. May interact with anti-coagulant

> > medications such as Aspirin, Coumadin, heparin and warfarin,

causing

> > the blood to thin too much, and provoking a serious bleeding

> > disorder. A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine

> > describes a case of a man who'd been taking Aspirin to prevent a

> > heart attack and had spontaneous bleeding into the eye from the

iris

> > within a week of taking a daily dose of ginkgo. Should not be

taken

> > with HIV medications.

> >

> > Garlic: is thought to help lower cholesterol and prevent the

> > formation of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks. Garlic

> > capsules may increase blood thinning if you are already on anti-

> > coagulants. Do not take with diabetes medication because it may

cause

> > a decrease in blood sugars. Use caution with HIV medications.

> >

> > Ginseng: used to help reduce stress, boost energy and improve

> > stamina, and may also help lower cholesterol. Can cause

nervousness

> > and excitation, and overuse can lead to headaches, insomnia and

heart

> > palpitations. Can increase blood pressure. Should not be used if

you

> > are taking prescriptions for high blood pressure or Coumadin.

> >

> > Hawthorn: claimed to be effective in helping reduce angina

attacks by

> > lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Should not be

taken

> > digoxin, a heart medication. The mix may lower heart rate too

much.

> >

> > Kava: is used to treat anxiety. It's also used to relieve

insomnia

> > and nervousness. Do not take Kava if you have a history of liver

> > problems. Also do not mix with antidepressants, sedatives, and do

not

> > mix Kava with alcohol.

> >

> > Licorice: used to treat coughs, colds and peptic ulcers. High

doses

> > can lead to increased blood pressure, water retention and

potassium

> > loss. Do not use with diuretics or digoxin because it could lead

to

> > further loss of potassium, essential for heart function.

> >

> > St. 's wort: a natural anti-depressant for mild to moderate

> > depression. Do not take with other anti-depressants, HIV

medications,

> > oral contraceptives, some heart/blood thinning medications and

> > Tamoxifen (a cancer drug).

> >

> > Valerian: a mild sedative with hypnotic effects, used to promote

> > sleep, Should not be taken with alcohol or Valium.

> >

> > Safe Sex Tips

> >

> > 1. Use latex condom for vaginal and anal intercourse. Use water-

based

> > lubricant (K-Y, Astroglide, and Probe); oil-containing products

> > (Crisco, Vaseline, baby oil, lotion, and whipped cream) can

destroy

> > latex. A drop of lube inside the condom may increase sensitivity.

> > Don't use saliva as a lubricant.

> >

> > 2. Other contraceptive devices do not protect against AIDS.

Product

> > containing nonoxyno1-9 (a spermicide) can kill HIV and may

provide

> > extra protection, but should not be relied on alone. Some studies

> > show that nonoxyno1-9 can cause genital irritation that may

promote

> > HIV infection, especially with very frequent intercourse. The

effects

> > of ingesting nonoxyno1-9 are unstudied.

> >

> > 3. Blood-to-blood contact is the most direct route of HIV

> > transmission. Sharing needles (for drug steroids piercing or

> > tattooing) razors or any implement that draws blood is dangerous

> > since blood may be left on used implements. Clean needles by

rinsing

> > several times with bleach then with water. Avoid contact with

blood

> > in s/m scenes. Whips or knives that break the skin should not be

used

> > on another person until disinfected with bleach or a cleaning

> > solution.

> >

> > 4. Use an unlubricated condom for oral sex if a man will come in

your

> > mouth. For oral sex on a woman or oral-anal sex (rimming) use a

> > dental dam (latex square) a condom or latex glove cut to produce

a

> > flat sheet or non-microwaveable food wrap. Rinse powder off dams

> > before use. Use all barrier only once and only on one person.

> >

> > 5. Oral sex on a man without ejaculation or on a non-menstruating

> > woman is thought to be low risk activity. There is a risk that

HIV

> > could enter through small cuts of opening in the mouth gums of

> > throat. Avoid brushing your teeth two hours before or after oral

sex

> > to minimize abrasions.

> >

> > 6. If you share sex toys like dildos or vibrators put on a fresh

> > condom for each user (and when going from anus to vagina) or

guard

> > bleach alcohol or soap and water.

> >

> > 7. Use latex gloves for " finger penetration " or fisting to guard

the

> > wearer against infection through cuts on the hand or arm and to

guard

> > the partner against injury from fingernails.

> >

> > 8. Touching and kissing are safe. It is safe to get semen vaginal

> > fluid or urine on unbroken skin. No AIDS cases have been traced

to

> > kissing, including deep (French) kissing.

> >

> > 9. Precautions against HIV infection can protect you from other

> > sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis,

chlamydia,

> > herpes, yeast infections, amoebiasis, and hepatitis B.

> >

> > 10. Preventing other STDs can in turn minimize your chances of

> > getting HIV infection, since many STDs cause sores in the genital

or

> > anal area or around the mouth which can provide a path for HIV

> > transmission.

> >

> >

> > Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

> > Peacefulmind.com

> > Therapies for healing

> > mind, body, spirit

> >

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