... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With HIV Easier
... Setting boundaries to take care of yourself does not make you mean or selfish – it helps you focus on what you need to do to care for yourself. Here are a few tips for setting boundaries clearly and compassionately: Use clear, direct language. ...
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... Our chronic illnesses — physical, mental, or emotional — make our light shine through every shade of darkness.” My Perspective articles discuss HIV from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyHealthTeams staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
... Be careful with leftovers — When you’re done eating, make sure to properly store and reheat leftovers to prevent bacteria from growing. ...
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... “Undetectable” means that the instrument used to test a blood sample can’t find enough virus to give a number value. For people with well-controlled HIV prior to pregnancy, guidelines recommend continuing that treatment while pregnant. ...
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
5 Ways To Receive Emotional Support With HIV
... Practicing self-acceptance can help you define that boundary and know when to seek emotional support.One myHIVteam member wrote about their perspective on self-acceptance: “Many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. ...
... It is important to discuss alcohol consumption with your doctor to make sure you are approaching it safely.When Could Drinking Be Problematic? ...
Alcohol and HIV: Your Guide
... It is important to discuss alcohol consumption with your doctor to make sure you are approaching it safely.When Could Drinking Be Problematic? ...
... 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. ...
... And when you can, make your plate as colorful as possible, incorporating all colors of the rainbow: Yellow — Bananas, corn, pineapple, summer squash, and yellow bell peppers Orange — Apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, grapefruit, oranges, orange bell peppers, papaya, and pumpkin Red — Apples, bell peppers, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... And when you can, make your plate as colorful as possible, incorporating all colors of the rainbow: Yellow — Bananas, corn, pineapple, summer squash, and yellow bell peppers Orange — Apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, grapefruit, oranges, orange bell peppers, papaya, and pumpkin Red — Apples, bell peppers, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries ...
... Supplement packaging may make claims that aren’t backed by science and may not accurately reflect a product’s ingredients. To purchase supplements from reputable sources, look for verification from respected third-party testing agencies, such as ConsumerLab.com, NSF International, UL, or U.S. ...
Vitamin D and HIV: What’s the Connection?
... Supplement packaging may make claims that aren’t backed by science and may not accurately reflect a product’s ingredients. To purchase supplements from reputable sources, look for verification from respected third-party testing agencies, such as ConsumerLab.com, NSF International, UL, or U.S. ...
... Work on the aspects of your health that you have control over.For example, make a conscious effort to make sure you get enough sleep — perhaps set an alarm to signal when it’s time to get ready for bed. Members of myHIVteam have also described their strategies for a good night’s sleep. ...
Anxiety and HIV: 4 Ways To Help With Anxiety
... Work on the aspects of your health that you have control over.For example, make a conscious effort to make sure you get enough sleep — perhaps set an alarm to signal when it’s time to get ready for bed. Members of myHIVteam have also described their strategies for a good night’s sleep. ...