HIV THERAPY PROTOCOL:
Make sure the patient that is going to try the formula has enough for at least 40 days. This is a good time to retest for new baselines.
Initial Visit Protocol:
The first visit is used to get a thorough and detailed case history, counsel the patient on the importance of diet and nutrition, explain the purpose of the lab tests to be done and instruct them in the use of the suggested supplements. Thorough examination of the skin should also be done at this time. Biopsy¹s should be taken of suspicious lesions whenever possible.
AIDs and HIV Protocol:
The following tests should be done on the first visit:
CBC
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Lymphocyte Immunophenotype Enumeration (lymphocyte subset panel)
HIV/RNA viral load
After baseline labs, all lab tests should be repeated every 30 days in order to accurately monitor remission or progression of the disease, as well as clinical changes that may go unnoticed.
Normal clinical notes concerning general health status, compliance with diet, weight, etc., must also be taken at least every 2 weeks for the first 30 days, and every 30 days thereafter.
Diet:
When possible
The diet must eliminate all simple sugars and simple carbohydrates.
The diet should consist of large amounts of fresh vegetables, fish, poultry, fruits etc., but breads, white flour, corn, white potatoes, white rice etc., must be eliminated to aid in the control of glucose levels.
Protein intake should be 50-80 grams/day. This should be supplemented with whey isolate protein drinks when possible. Low carb/high protein, and easily assimilated.
Drink large amounts of distilled water. 1 fluid ounce per 2 lbs. of body weight per day. It is extremely important to keep the body flushed with pure water. 180 lb. man should drink 90 ounces of water daily.
As an adjunctive, I use Solaray¹s Spectro without iron. The normal dosage is 2 capsule TID with meals. Other supplements may be helpful, but these should be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the attending physician.
Side effects:
The only side effects noted so far have been loose stool that usually self corrects within a week or two. Some patients also object to the taste. Any other side effects should be noted in the patient charts. Though we have had no allergic reactions, the possibility always exists, so careful monitoring is needed.
Notes:
Get the patients back for a follow-up as soon as blood results are in. Explain the meaning of all blood work carefully so the patient understands everything about the progression and remission of their disease. The next visit would be a follow-up in 2 weeks, then 30 days, etc.
Blood pressures are showing a strong tendency to drop in hypertensive patients. This must be monitored carefully. This is especially important with patients currently on beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc. In almost all of my cases, these medications were no longer needed within 8 week.
