Role of Exercise and Herbal Therapy for HIV Infection
V. Muthumani¹ and S. Ahmed John21Department of Microbiology, Dhanalakshmi Srivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Parambalur - 621 212 India.
²Department of Botany, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 20 India.
Corresponding Author E-mail:pearlbell78@gmail.com
Abstract: HIV infection is identified on the basis of the amount of CD4+ cells in the blood and the presence of certain infections. CD4+ cells are the main target for HIV infection. To increase this CD4+ count as well as immune power, different dimensions were tried. The present medication has more side effects and High cost. The herbal extract is non toxic. The MAP 30 (Momordica anti HIV protein) is a basic protein of about 30 kda, which isolated from Momordica sarantia. This protein can acts as a new inhibitor of HIV. Herbal therapy and physical exercise therapy had been tried among volunteers of infected individuals. This therapy has showed more development in infectious individuals. Volunteers CD4+ count increased drastically when compared to control. Herbal treatment with Physical exercise increases more CD4+ count. The antiviral activity of plant extracts has been proved, herbal approaches stimulate the immune system and this produces more immune cells and immuno chemicals. The specific use of antiviral herbs disrupts the replication cycle. Physical exercise helps to build muscle mass by strengthening lungs and heart. Exercise maintains or build muscle mass, reduces cholesterol and triglyceride level, increases energy, regulates bowel strengthen bones improves blood circulation, increases lung capacity, helps with sound, restful sleep, lowers stress improves appetite.
Keywords: Herbal therapy; MAP 30; Exercise Therapy; ARV; CD4+; HIV ; AIDS Back to TOC