... "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"? ...
... As the 2022 outbreak of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — continues, it’s important to be mindful of how to prevent this virus from spreading further. Now that many people have been vaccinated against — or infected with — mpox, we want to better understand how the spread of this condition has affected the myHIVteam community. ...
Mpox Survey for the myHIVteam Community
... As the 2022 outbreak of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — continues, it’s important to be mindful of how to prevent this virus from spreading further. Now that many people have been vaccinated against — or infected with — mpox, we want to better understand how the spread of this condition has affected the myHIVteam community. ...
... Most of all, rest. Sleep through it, if you can. Do not work out while you're sick. And keep washing your hands and face. Other than that, one shot of tequila with honey and lemon at bedtime and Vick's VapoRub on your chest, neck and back before going to sleep. Check your temperature often and seek urgent care if you develop a high fever. ...
Relaxing and Managing Stress with HIV
... Most of all, rest. Sleep through it, if you can. Do not work out while you're sick. And keep washing your hands and face. Other than that, one shot of tequila with honey and lemon at bedtime and Vick's VapoRub on your chest, neck and back before going to sleep. Check your temperature often and seek urgent care if you develop a high fever. ...
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
Enjoying the Holidays While Living With HIV
... For many people, that means connecting with loved ones, being thankful for what you have, and finding hope for the new year.Here are some mindful tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine for adjusting holiday expectations: Accept that your holidays won't be perfect and will be different from celebrations in years past. Focus on what really counts. ...
... “Here in the U.K., all hotels and guest houses have kettles, but in Europe, they don’t. From what I remember of my previous trips to the U.S. many years ago, only coffee makers were in the rooms.”You can pack nonperishable food in case you have trouble finding food you feel is safe. ...
Traveling and HIV: 9 Tips
... “Here in the U.K., all hotels and guest houses have kettles, but in Europe, they don’t. From what I remember of my previous trips to the U.S. many years ago, only coffee makers were in the rooms.”You can pack nonperishable food in case you have trouble finding food you feel is safe. ...
... While some Latin dishes may be high in fat or sodium, there are ways to adapt recipes to make them healthier.For example, you can choose lean cuts of meat, reduce added fats when preparing meals, and experiment with herbs and spices instead of relying on excessive salt.By making small adjustments and being mindful of portion sizes, people with HIV can ...
HIV Diet: 7 Ways Latin Foods Can Help
... While some Latin dishes may be high in fat or sodium, there are ways to adapt recipes to make them healthier.For example, you can choose lean cuts of meat, reduce added fats when preparing meals, and experiment with herbs and spices instead of relying on excessive salt.By making small adjustments and being mindful of portion sizes, people with HIV can ...
... Be mindful of travel — Before traveling internationally, confirm your vaccine status. Limit exposure during outbreaks — Avoid crowded indoor spaces in communities with low vaccination rates. What Should You Do if You’ve Been Exposed to Measles? ...
Measles and HIV: How To Protect Yourself
... Be mindful of travel — Before traveling internationally, confirm your vaccine status. Limit exposure during outbreaks — Avoid crowded indoor spaces in communities with low vaccination rates. What Should You Do if You’ve Been Exposed to Measles? ...
... 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. ...
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