... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
HIV Weight Loss and Gain: 3 Ways To Maintain a Healthy Weight
... Work with your health care team, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian, to help you create a balanced diet and ensure you get all the nutrients your body needs. Whether you’re trying to gain or lose weight, you may need to adjust your calorie intake or change the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates you’re consuming. ...
... The virus DNA gives the cell instructions for making all of the different components used to make new viruses. HIV uses the cell’s proteins and other materials to form an HIV factory, churning out virus building blocks including RNA and proteins. This is known as replication or transcription.6. ...
HIV as a Retrovirus: Life Cycle and How It Infects a Cell
... The virus DNA gives the cell instructions for making all of the different components used to make new viruses. HIV uses the cell’s proteins and other materials to form an HIV factory, churning out virus building blocks including RNA and proteins. This is known as replication or transcription.6. ...
... As a result, the alcohol and toxins can build up, further damaging your immune cells.Alcohol may also interact with your ART medications, making them less effective. Talk to your doctor about the amount of alcohol that’s safe to consume while living with HIV.4. ...
... “But if I could isolate and organize each bill and allot even $10 a month toward each creditor, at the end of the day, that’s all you can do.”Support systems are crucial if you’re experiencing anxiety. You might be surprised to hear how much others can relate to your situation. ...
Anxiety and HIV: 4 Ways To Help With Anxiety
... “But if I could isolate and organize each bill and allot even $10 a month toward each creditor, at the end of the day, that’s all you can do.”Support systems are crucial if you’re experiencing anxiety. You might be surprised to hear how much others can relate to your situation. ...
... Discuss Side Effects With Your DoctorSome treatments for HIV may produce side effects that lead to sleep disturbances, making fatigue worse.In particular, certain HIV medications may make it difficult to sleep. ...
Fatigue and HIV: 6 Tips for Boosting Energy
... Discuss Side Effects With Your DoctorSome treatments for HIV may produce side effects that lead to sleep disturbances, making fatigue worse.In particular, certain HIV medications may make it difficult to sleep. ...
... I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. Surround yourself with supportive and respectful people to help you navigate the process of disclosing your HIV status.4. ...
Dating and HIV: 5 Tips and When To Disclose HIV Status
... I was honest about my status to all, including the one who was negative, and it appeared he was understanding and accepted my status,” one member shared.Unfortunately, others may show fear, ignorance, or discrimination. Surround yourself with supportive and respectful people to help you navigate the process of disclosing your HIV status.4. ...
... Always talk to your doctor before making any changes to your treatment regimen. Have you started treatment for HIV and struggled with weight gain?Have certain changes in your diet, exercise, or treatment regimens helped? ...
How To Talk to Your Doctor About Weight Gain and HIV
... Always talk to your doctor before making any changes to your treatment regimen. Have you started treatment for HIV and struggled with weight gain?Have certain changes in your diet, exercise, or treatment regimens helped? ...
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