Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the context of HIV disease and HAART Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange, 2006 Devan Nambiar Treatment Information Educator
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Objective of the workshop Understanding CAM and the terminology Complete Medical System and Wellness strategies CAM use by PHAs Resources
Many Terminologies of CAM Alternative medicine any therapy outside the western medical model CAM - complementary and alternative medicine CAHC -complementary and alternative healthcare (Health Canada preferred term) Integrative medicine -integrates traditional/conventional medicine and CAM Holistic Medicine Complementary Medicine
What is Complementary Medicine? Connect the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and sexual dimensions of life Healing must occur on all levels and not just deal with symptom management. Attempt to address the root cause of illness instead of masking symptoms Places an emphasis on a preventative approach to healing and treating the cause/s of a disease state
Uses of Complementary Medicine
CAM/Wellness Strategies CAM is often derived from ancient traditional systems of healing such as Yoga (Ayurveda) and Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Common CAM used by PHAs Vitamins and supplements Mind-body (meditations, spiritual practices, prayer) Massage Chiropractic care Herbals Research study: n= 104
Complete Medical Systems Ayurvedic Medicine Homeopathy Aboriginal Healing Traditions Naturopathic MedicineNaturopathy Traditional Chinese Medicine
Overview of Wellness Strategies Aromatherapy Colour Therapy Flower/Other Essences Herbal Therapies Iridology Juicing Massage Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manipulation Mind-Body Medicine Touch Therapies Unconventional Therapies (oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, antioxidants)
Wellness Strategies Emotional Spiritual Physical YOU Sexual Mental A Sum of the Total Selves
Wellness in daily living Nutrition Boosting immune system Exercise Good sex Healthy relationships Meditation, centered, calmness Anti-stress
Managing Short and Long Term Side Effects Nausea, Bloating, Diarrhea Fever/chills Headaches Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Bone loss Kidney health Glucose / insulin resistance Sleep Lipodystrophy/ lipoatrophy Peripheral neuropathy Nerve damage Hyperlactatemia
Herbals Ashvagandha African Potato Plant Astragulus Garlic Ginseng Jeevani Marijuana Milk Thistle Mushrooms St.John s Wort Sutherlandia Triphala
Contraindicated with HAART Echinacea and Cats Claw (can increase HIV replication) St.John s Wort (may decrease levels of PIs and NNRTIs) Milk thistle (may decrease or decrease levels of PIs) Sutherlandia and African Potato plant (decreased antihiv drugs in vitro)
Implementing CAM Strategies Doing research on CAM "Red Flags" to watch out for Choosing a CAM therapist Refer to CATIE s Practical Guide to Complementary Therapies for People Living with HIV
Websites on CAM www.hivaidsdpg.org/ www.aidsnutrition.org/ www.wholehealthmd.com/ www.integrativehealthconsulting.com/ www.medibolics.com www.objectivemedicine.com/ www.incamresearch.ca/ www.naturaldatabase.com/ www.consumerlab.com
Websites on HIV/AIDS www.catie.ca www.tthhivclinic.com/ www.thebody.com www.aidsmap.com www.natap.org www.aidsinfonet.org/ www.projectinform.org/ www.hivandhepatitis.com/ www.hivmedicationguide.com www.hiv-druginteractions.org/ http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/insite?page=ar-00-02
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