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Edmore, MI

AS ALWAYS, BEFORE STARTING ANY NATURAL REMEDY, seek advice from your doctor before using any natural remedy,

December 22, 2025
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Members shared practical, food-based strategies for managing inflammation while living with HIV, with several emphasizing anti-inflammatory... Read more

Members shared practical, food-based strategies for managing inflammation while living with HIV, with several emphasizing anti-inflammatory staples like turmeric, sea moss, home-cooked meals, and omega-3 rich foods such as salmon and walnuts. A recurring theme was the importance of gut health through probiotics and fermented foods, quality sleep, hydration, and stress management, all of which help calm the chronic immune activation that HIV can trigger. Members also connected over everyday routines like drinking coffee while on Biktarvy, with the consensus being that timing medications at night works well and that simple daily habits, paired with whole foods, make a meaningful difference.

A myHIVteam Member

Pink salt

December 23, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I take seamoss everyday and I try and eat home-cooked meals.

December 23, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I've used Turmeric for a few years now. It is a natural supplement with many benefits.

December 23, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

A Specialized Note for HIV
Because HIV affects the gut lining (where a large portion of the immune system lives), maintaining gut health is a secret weapon against inflammation.

Probiotics: Foods like yogurt with live cultures or fermented sauerkraut can help keep the gut barrier strong, preventing "leaky gut" inflammation.

Important Safety Note: Before starting any high-dose supplements (like concentrated Turmeric capsules, Zinc, or St. John’s Wort), please check with your doctor. Some supplements can interfere with the metabolism of ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) medications, making them less effective.

December 22, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

Does anyone drink rise coffee while taking biktarvy?

December 28, 2025

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