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Don't ignore garlic: Here are some herbs to help you manage ARV's side effects

Garlic and cloves                        Photo:Courtesy

For one with HIV, taking antiretrovirals is a matter of life and death.

While this therapy is key to slowing down disease progression and improving the life span and quality of life of HIV infected persons, it does take a toll on one’s health due to side effects it causes. Due to this, careful management of the side effects needs to be observed in order to forestall further deterioration of one’s health status.

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