If you need any advise, let me know… I could drop some tips for ya as well Scotty.

@noxxim: The only one that worked realy good was Ephedrine but its forbidden in most countrys now and hard to get. You can drink the Chinese Ma Hoang tee if you want. This stuff is a little more akin to a prescription amphetamine than to over-the-counter ephedrine.  And you still can buy ephedrine over-the-counter as an asthma remedy.  It's known as Bronkaid or Primatine tablets.  I'd recommend the Bronkaid with it's higher ephedrine amount. But yes, ephedrine is effective, but only mildly so compared to the prescription stimulants. -sly

The Wikipedia article on minocycline has an excellent little blurb about its neuroprotective qualities, such as its documented ability to decrease the incidence of AIDS related dementia. hxxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minocycline#Anti-inflammatory_and_neuroprotective

@ultmate: Millions of people would be in heaven but at the same time, those modified engineered cells will probably cost a fortune for they would have to be (I believe) made for each individual as no human reacts the same or has the same type of virus with the same level of mutation, right? Sadly, that is the reality. There are two different main "types" (or strains as it were) of HIV. Type 1 is more common in gay men, which originated in North America. Type 2 on the other hand is more common to heterosexuals or inter-Venus drug users, which originated in Africa. The other down side is that even in a case where the same strain is passed from one person to another, it can mutate when it reaches the new host body, largely due to the way that it replicates its DNA in order to infuse with the CD4 cells. The problem there lies that such mutations can cause a resistance to certain treatments. Logically, this would suggest that it could also mutate to develop a resistance to this "treatment" as it were. Don't get me wrong though, that being said, it is still possible to find a cure. The cure on the other hand due to the nature of the virus can be rather complicated all unto itself.

I've swam for 13 years, basically I could say it's the best workout ever! Now, the only downside is that swimming does not help building your bone structure… it's lifting weights that does the trick for the body. I go to the gym 6 times a week, eat as healthy as I can, I follow my own routine, lots of abs, Tae-Box (super intense classes), some yoga twice a week, no fast food more than the one made from my Mom, who's an Int'l Chef so it's all good. She knows about nutrition and helps me big time... Gotta eat at least 5 times a day, 6 being the best you could go for. Also, you should never mix carbs, just one carb per meal. Anyway, I could on and on xDD

The sooner the better, the more accurate, the more reliable… all leads to more people being treated in early stages of the virus... Technology is just awesome! Go Go Go Go! ;D

I am sooo changing my diet, again! xDD Will be eating those foods like mad! Hell yeah! Thanks LBC!  :hug:

OMG, I woke the thread up. I was feeling guilty that I was listing my favorite fries, and since I couldn't delete the post … Well here they are: Nathan's (I guess I can only get those in New York) Mc Donalds (I never thought to ask for no salt; great idea!) In and Out (discovered this place when I moved to San Francisco) Five Guys (I went there once, and was amazed at the portion;   I will split it with friends next time. Also in diners: fries with cheese and gravy...yum!

@YoungLove86: It would be more useful if the vaccine was more than 31% effective. I think by the time a truly effective vaccine is available we will all either be dead or at the verry least too old for sex. Too old for sex? That's what Viagra is for lol

@MrMazda: HGH  :rotfl: Oh the things that can do to you lol lol lol Kylie Minogue's little secret  ;D

@bluehue: Someone told me this stat the other day. It's hard to believe, but it is indeed a stark reminder to play safe.  :police: Lesson learned unfortunately the hard way. I found out the hard way that especially within my region, 43% new HIV infections (at least within the region I'm in) are diagnosed in people who had no clue they even had it. Sadly, I was one of those 43%

all dreams have truth/an explanation behind them. i always do a self-analysis of my dream when i can remember them. they are always relevant and insightful–no matter how wacky they first appear. 

did they also specify if the test included education on living with the disease? it would seem more plausible that ppl diagnosed with the virus would be more aware of the importance of safe sex rather than crediting it to the treatment itself. ironically .. prevention is better than cure (if any)…. but seeking knowledge of the prevention only comes after it's too late.

This is good stuff. Just this past week I've had a big congress on Integrative Psychiatry, which theme was the self-healing capability of the human body. Garlic was named the #1 food to consume for a healthy life, as well as identifying Omega-3 acids as the best you can get, while dragging Omega-6 down. I just checked my cabinet and I have a supplement which contains both from fatty fish. Go figure. It's no joke that diet and exercise reduce all nastiness in life. Cancer, while awaiting a more efficient and universal cure, can often be effectively combated by a diet which limits the amount of 'food' for the tumour and reduces the chance of other cancer cells becoming aggressive. Exercise is the best way to stop and prevent depression, as well as keeping you fit. I agree with all five you mentioned, but the reality is that my diet contains loads of stuff I shouldn't consume and only few of the important foods (onions, garlic, nuts, green tea, probiotica, etc.) make it into my daily diet. My life is too much of a mess right now to contain such regularity as a healthy diet requires. Life should be focused less on making money, and more on making the best of it. Money is just a tool to acquire some of the stuff you need for a good life; it won't buy you health or happiness, really.

At least you didn't get cornered in an alley by those Puerto Ricans.

Any progression is good news. I hope that we can defeat AIDS this common foe near future. Edited to fix your smiley