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HIV and Complementary and Alternative Medicine: complementary medicines/methods such as herbs, massages, meditation etc and Alternative (traditional) medicine (medications) and HIV treatment.

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicines for Treating HIV Infections and AIDS.
This is a study to assess the effects of TCHM on patients with HIV infection and AIDS.
Due to the limited number of RCTs for included trials and the small sample size of each study, researchers were not able to draw firm conclusions concerning TCHM therapy in treating patients with HIV infection and AIDS. Source: PubMed 2012
The Assessment of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Individuals with HIV: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Future Research
This study discusses the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), a group of health care practices and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine, has increased in recent years, particularly among individuals with human immune deficiency virus (HIV). Assessing the prevalence and predictors of CAM use among HIV-positive populations is important because some CAM therapies may adversely affect the efficacy of conventional HIV medications. The present study was to evaluate the quality of the instruments employed in observational studies assessing CAM use among HIV-positive populations by examining the degree to which these studies (1) evaluated the psychometric properties of their CAM instruments and (2) assessed the multidimensional nature of CAM use. Findings revealed that CAM assessment--regardless of the specific study population--is a complex and challenging task. However, CAM instruments will not become more refined over time in the absence of rigorous psychometric evaluation. Future research must assess reliability and validity and report these data in a clear and nuanced manner. Source: PubMed 2011
Non-conventional practices and immune functioning among individuals receiving conventional care for HIV
The objective of this study was to examine the relationships among non-conventional practices, adherence and immune functioning in individuals with HIV.
Source: Pubmed 2011
Acupuncture and the relaxation response for treating gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy
This study examines the effect of acupuncture and the relaxation response for treating gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV patients who are using highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Source: Pubmed 2011
A Global Perspective on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Era of Antiretroviral Treatment
This article reviews the role of CAM in HIV treatment and the implications of CAM use for Antiretroviral Treatment uptake and adherence.
Source: Pubmed 2011
HIV In Communities of Color: The Compendium of Culturally Competent Promising Practices: The Role of Traditional Healing in HIV Clinical Management
Source: AIDS Education and Training Center National Multicultural Center (AETC-NMC) at Howard University College of Medicine 2011
Alternative and Complementary Medicine for People Living with HIV, including do they work, and why is there so little proof?
Source: AVERT 2011
Alternative and Complementary Therapies AIDS Info Fact Sheet
Comprehensive information revolving around questions concerning Alternative and Complementary Therapies and HIV 2011
Complementary and alternative medicine use among Asian Indians in the United States: a national study. Asian Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at a higher rate than Americans. This national study on Asian Indians (AIs), the third largest Asian-American subgroup in the United States, examined the CAM use by gender and its association with acculturation, health behaviors, and access to health care .
Source: PubMed 2010
Development and evaluation of a complementary and alternative medicine use survey in African-Americans with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
The purpose of the current study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a culturally- and stage-of-disease-appropriate measure of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among a population of African-American individuals with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) using a mixed-method design.
Source: JACM 2010
Ayurvedic Medicine Fact Sheet
People with HIV often consult with Ayurvedic practitioners to help improve their overall health and energy level
Source: AIDS Info 2010
Chinese Herbalism Fact Sheet
AIDS Info 2010 Illness is not defined by symptoms or the name of a disease like "HIV infection." Instead, a practitioner of Chinese medicine will talk about energy imbalances.
Source: AIDS Info 2010
Chinese Acupuncture
Many people, however, believe that it has helped them improve their overall energy, or deal with the side effects of antiretroviral medications (ARVs).
Source: AIDS Info 2010 Fact Sheet
Native American/Alaska Native Traditional Healing
In this fact sheet the term "Native American" is meant to include Native Americans and Alaska Natives. These traditions are not based on western science. Instead, they come from the tribe's beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life. This web includes the tribe, all humanity, the earth, and the universe. Many healing traditions focus on harmony.
Source: Fact Sheet AIDS Info 2010
Complementary and Alternative-Focus on Research and Care: The Art and Science of Natural Products
This article addresses the natural products in health food stores and supermarkets and do they work
Source: NCCAM 2010
What is Ayurvedic Medicine? (Fact Sheet)
Source: AIDSInfo 2010
Why do People with HIV Use Acupuncture (Fact Sheet)
Source: AIDSInfo 2010
Native American/Alaska Native Traditional Healing (Fact Sheet)
Source: AIDSInfo 2010
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What is it?
This article reviews the increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine and what is regarded as CAM.
Source: Mayo Clinic 2009
Complementary Therapies for HIV
EDH 2009 Many HIV patients turn to complementary and alternative treatment methods to help relieve their HIV symptoms, as well as side effects of their medications — some very successfully
HIV and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This article addresses the various complementary and alternative therapies that are available and how they may help relieve HIV symptoms, as well as side effects of medications.
Source: Everyday Health. May 2009

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