Garlic and cloves Photo:CourtesyFor one with HIV, taking antiretrovirals is a matter of life and death. Due to this, careful management of the side effects needs to be observed in order to forestall further deterioration of one’s health status. There are also a number of readily available herbs and spices that can also help keep these side effects in check. The good news is that these herbs can be added to different kinds of foods including tea, soups and broths and pastry as well. Diarrhoea, throat and thrush infections: These can be tackled by anti-bacterials like garlic, ginger, eucalyptus and rosemary.

Source: Standard Digital December 05, 2016 09:10 UTC