Built to Survive: A Comprehensive Guide to the Medical Use of Anabolic Steroids, Nutrition, Supplementation and Exercise for HIV (+) Men and Women Books In Print
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Built to Survive: A Comprehensive Guide to the Medical Use of Anabolic Steroids, Nutrition, Supplementation and Exercise for HIV (+) Men and Women

Program for Wellness Restoration, 1112 Jackson Blvd., Houston, TX 77006. 174p., bibliog., index. ISBN 0-9662231-0-1. $24.95.
Michael Mooney, Nelson Vergel. 1999.

"This book reflects an encouraging public trend towards the assumption of personal responsibility for treating HIV disease. It urges the patient to take an active role in treating his or her condition, in combination with traditional medical treatment." This book presents an approach to reverse and prevent the critical loss of lean body mass called wasting and discusses lipodystrophy, the unusual redistribution of bodyfat that is being seen in many people who are taking HIV medication. It covers nutrition, supplementation, resistance exercise, androgenic-anabolic steroids, growth hormone, and other therapies.

This is an excellent book full of good sound advice that individuals can follow to help decrease some of the side effects of HIV/AIDS. It is a book for the individual but also a highly recommended book for all medical, academic, and public libraries. Since some the recommendations may not be fully recommended by physicians, it is always wise to consult with your physician and explain what you may be doing so that he understands what is being done. Since this is an area that needs more research, many clinics are beginning to set up trials to test some of these treatments. The main thing to consider is that there may be some side effects that may threaten your overall health.

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