... One myHIVteam member shared the following advice: “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest. For me, giving myself the care I would give to someone else is not easy, but I am practicing self-compassion. It does get easier with practice.” ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... One myHIVteam member shared the following advice: “What I’ve been working on lately is listening to my body, pushing through when I need to, but making sure I rest when my body tells me to rest. For me, giving myself the care I would give to someone else is not easy, but I am practicing self-compassion. It does get easier with practice.” ...
... As one member shared, “Haven’t told my co-workers. ...
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... “I’ve come to discover that a majority of people seem to think a relationship with someone else is supposed to ‘complete’ them,” a member shared. “I’ve been there and done that, and the truth of the matter is that no one can make you complete except for yourself.” ...
When you’re living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it’s normal to wonder if your ev...
... As one shared, “When I first started my HIV medicine, I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5 feet 9 inches, I looked pretty good. After starting meds and antidepressants, I’m up to around 235 pounds. I’ve maintained that weight for years.” ...
4 Causes of Weight Gain With HIV
... As one shared, “When I first started my HIV medicine, I weighed about 170 pounds. At 5 feet 9 inches, I looked pretty good. After starting meds and antidepressants, I’m up to around 235 pounds. I’ve maintained that weight for years.” ...
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...
HIV Stages and Symptoms
An HIV infection has three potential stages, each of which has its own respective symptoms. Peop...
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...
6 Dental and Oral Problems With HIV
... Poor attention to brushing and flossing contributes to the problem, but the following factors also generally increase the risk of tooth decay in people living with HIV: High rates of smoking High rates of diabetes, as well as diabetes that isn’t controlled well High-sugar diet Drug and alcohol use Pain caused by untreated tooth decay can be excruciating ...
... He shared, “The blessing is that a lot of people went out and got tested after seeing me with it, so it raised the awareness level. Then the curse is because of the fact that I’m doing so well, now young people say, ‘I can be like Magic …’ People have died in 22 years since I’ve had this. ...
What Magic Johnson Has Shared About His HIV Diagnosis
... He shared, “The blessing is that a lot of people went out and got tested after seeing me with it, so it raised the awareness level. Then the curse is because of the fact that I’m doing so well, now young people say, ‘I can be like Magic …’ People have died in 22 years since I’ve had this. ...
... Disease — Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Cut Down on Saturated Fats — Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Added sugars: Definition and Estimation in the USDA Food Patterns Equivalents Databases — Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines — Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Effects of Sugar ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Disease — Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Cut Down on Saturated Fats — Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Added sugars: Definition and Estimation in the USDA Food Patterns Equivalents Databases — Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines — Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Effects of Sugar ...
It’s no surprise that myHIVteam members have questions about whether they can breastfeed while HI...
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