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Many women with HIV/AIDS use complementary or alternative therapies. Most complementary therapiesA broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies that Western (conventional) medicine does not commonly use to promote well-being or treat health conditions. Examples include acupuncture, herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc. operate from the perspective of seeing the body as a whole – taking a ‘holistic’ view. read more »

This booklet is for people with HIV who experience side effects from HIV treatments or other physical symptoms that may be due to HIV infection. It will help you identify side effects, and provides suggestions on how to prevent, manage, reduce or eliminate some common side effects. read more »

HIV-related news in brief from the March 2007 edition of Positive Living. read more »

Was it my imagination? Seeing four people with worsening asthma in one week had started me thinking: was asthma more of a problem for people with HIV now than it had been five, ten or fifteen years ago? read more »

Acupuncture, one of the major branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used by HIV-positive people for many years. Acupuncture can help relieve the symptoms of HIV infection or treatment side effects, and can support general health. read more »

Bach Flower Essences may help with sexual dysfunction, writes complementary therapist JIM ARACHNE. read more »

Diarrhoea is still one of the most common health problems for people with HIV. A range of natural therapy options are available to help. read more »

What are the complementary and alternative therapyA broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies that Western (conventional) medicine does not commonly use to promote well-being or treat health conditions. Examples include acupuncture, herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc. options for treating depression? read more »

Which of these two foods is a naturopath most likely to try and convince you to stop eating: green leafy vegetables or sugar? It’s sugar of course! read more »

Do you experience difficulty remembering phone numbers, people's names or appointments? Difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, taking longer to do complicated tasks or difficulty keeping track of daily activities? read more »