... "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"? ...
... Economists refer to this situation, when one person's well-being cannot be improved without making another person's position worse, as the Pareto efficiency.One example of the Pareto efficiency is the use of oxygen masks when air pressure drops during an airline flight. ...
Putting Yourself First
... Economists refer to this situation, when one person's well-being cannot be improved without making another person's position worse, as the Pareto efficiency.One example of the Pareto efficiency is the use of oxygen masks when air pressure drops during an airline flight. ...
... Another great day in the making! Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? ...
Being Yourself Is More Than Enough
... Another great day in the making! Be thankful for all that you have!Be kind. Be gentle. Be grateful."Have you found yourself striving to appear as though you have it all together? Have you discovered ways to surround yourself with others who make you feel that you are more than enough? ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...