... "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"? ...
... If you do start to experience symptoms, your viral load should be measured more frequently than usual.3. Eat a Healthy, Balanced DietGood nutrition is important to everyone, regardless of HIV status. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... If you do start to experience symptoms, your viral load should be measured more frequently than usual.3. Eat a Healthy, Balanced DietGood nutrition is important to everyone, regardless of HIV status. ...
... If you keep your medicine in the bathroom, store it in a secure place where children or others can’t get to it, and make sure you know where it is at all times. Remember to check the expiration dates on your HIV medication regularly and safely dispose of any that have expired or are no longer needed.2. ...
HIV and Living With Family: 6 Tips for Safety
... If you keep your medicine in the bathroom, store it in a secure place where children or others can’t get to it, and make sure you know where it is at all times. Remember to check the expiration dates on your HIV medication regularly and safely dispose of any that have expired or are no longer needed.2. ...
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
... Be creative.Protecting Others From HIVAfter being on treatment for several months, many HIV-positive people can bring their viral load (the measure of HIV in their blood) down to undetectable levels that can’t be measured in blood tests, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
Treatment for HIV
... Be creative.Protecting Others From HIVAfter being on treatment for several months, many HIV-positive people can bring their viral load (the measure of HIV in their blood) down to undetectable levels that can’t be measured in blood tests, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...
... As the medication starts to work, your immune system should get stronger.Your immune function is often measured by your CD4-positive T-cell (CD4) count. People without HIV typically have a CD4 count between 500 and 1,500 cells per cubic millimeter.If you have HIV and don’t get treatment, your CD4 count will decrease. ...
IRIS in HIV: 7 Facts To Know
... As the medication starts to work, your immune system should get stronger.Your immune function is often measured by your CD4-positive T-cell (CD4) count. People without HIV typically have a CD4 count between 500 and 1,500 cells per cubic millimeter.If you have HIV and don’t get treatment, your CD4 count will decrease. ...
... — CBS News “Is It All Bandaged Up? … It’s Not Leaking?’ ...
... 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. ...
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