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Find out about HIV and general health related quackery and fraud within the world using treatments and therapies which are, at worst, unsafe or, at least, highly questionable or controversial.  If you are thinking of using a certain therapy or treatment for your health, please check the records and information here first.  Always advise your doctor or health professional as well about any treatments or therapies you may be taking. quack watch >>                         Oral Health: Natural Therapies and Prevention.  This article resource was written and produced by QPP in conjunction with our additional clinical Fact Sheet on Oral Health called “HIV and Your Mouth, Teeth and Gums”.  This resource article explores a range of natural oral health treatments which may assist to complement other oral health-care provided by your dentist and doctor.  It is provided in the interests of broader health information options, which we also suggest be discussed with your medical provider before considering any natural therapies or treatments. click picture to download pdf Articles about complementary therapies in the context of HIV are also periodically contained within our Treatment Update Newsletters and in QPP Alive Magazine, so please have a look in those sections of our website or join the email list for those publications. Subscribe FREE on home page >> QPP Publications >> Complementary & Alternative Therapies Booklet Complementary and Alternative Therapies – A Guide for People Living with HIV/AIDS. This resource is intended to provide an introduction to the contribution that complementary and alternative therapists can make to the treatment strategies of HIV-positive people, by providing information about a wide range of natural therapy modalities and how they are intended to work.                         Web links for Complementary Therapies The Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education & Research (ACCMER).  Find information and research studies on Complementary Therapies and Treatments for a broad range of health conditions. The Australian Centre for Complementary Therapies >> National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the US Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine.  Find sources of information and research studies on complementary therapies and treatments. NCCAM >>                         PLHIV and Travel to the USA The US President Barack Obama has announced that all current restrictions affecting people with HIV from entering or migrating to the United States are lifted as of January 4, 2010. The final rule was published in the Federal Registry November 2, 2009. It stated: "As a result of this final rule, aliens will no longer be inadmissible into the United States based solely on the ground they are infected with HIV, and they will not be required to undergo HIV testing as part of the required medical examination for U.S. immigration."  New instructions are being provided to panel physicians and civil surgeons who administer medical exams as for immigration purposes, but it may take time until they are all aware of the change, so residency seekers should be prepared. The revised instructions can be found at: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/technica.htm From January 4, 2010, people living with HIV can enter the U.S. like anybody else. For further information you may contact the Australian US Embassy  United States Embassy in Australia                         Up Up and Away A handy guide on travelling overseas providing information on foreign entry restrictions, tips for travelling with medications, getting insurance, and planning the trip and safety issues.  New resource published in 2008 and provided courtesy of NAPWA, ACON , Positive Life NSW and PLWHA VIC PLHIV & TRAVEL TO THE USA: A guide to the entry restrictions and residency regulations in different countries around the world for people living with HIV.  Compiled by the European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG).  Click cover to read guide. India Removes HIV Travel Restrictions The Indian Government has confirmed that India no longer has entry restrictions for people with HIV who wish to visit for holiday or residency purposes. In dispensing with these requirements India is following in the footsteps of the US, and more recently China in the growing number of countries removing entry restrictions for people living with HIV. India has the third largest number of people living with HIV. More Information >>                         Sex in other cities The last thing anyone wants to bring home from a great OS trip is HIV, STIs and BBVs.  West Australian AIDS (WAAC) council has put together a great site for the intrepid traveler. To read more visit sex in other cities                         back to home page >> QPP State Resource Centre • 21 Manilla Street • EAST BRISBANE  QLD  4169 Phone: 07 3013 5555 Fax: 07 3891 1830 Freecall: 1800 636 241 (within QLD)