I have a couple of questions. I am not currently on any prescribed medication, preferring to go the herbal route, and if it's a matter of choice I would rather put up with the discomfort for awhile if it means not having to take pills. If it matters, my t-cell count is 400, up from 295, and my viral load is approx. 40,000, down from 65,000. I have been positive for nearly two years.
Any information is appreciated.
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