... "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"? ...
... Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. ...
... What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. Optimize Your BedroomThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adjusting your bedroom to make it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Start with the mindset that your bed should be used only for sleep or sex. ...
4 Ways To Sleep Better With HIV
... What works well for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.3. Optimize Your BedroomThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend adjusting your bedroom to make it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Start with the mindset that your bed should be used only for sleep or sex. ...
... “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. ...
... The virus particle eventually pushes its way out of the cell, forming an outer envelope made from viral proteins as well as pieces of the cell’s membrane.After the virus particle breaks free from the cell, a protein called protease goes to work. It processes other virus proteins by taking long protein chains and cutting them into smaller pieces. ...
HIV as a Retrovirus: Life Cycle and How It Infects a Cell
... The virus particle eventually pushes its way out of the cell, forming an outer envelope made from viral proteins as well as pieces of the cell’s membrane.After the virus particle breaks free from the cell, a protein called protease goes to work. It processes other virus proteins by taking long protein chains and cutting them into smaller pieces. ...
... All permanent equipment and tools should be sterilized in an autoclave to prevent the spread of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections between customers.6. Aftercare Is EssentialIf you decide to get a tattoo, remember to take special precautions as you heal. Tattoo healing will take around two weeks. ...
Getting a Tattoo With HIV: 6 Facts You Should Know
... All permanent equipment and tools should be sterilized in an autoclave to prevent the spread of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections between customers.6. Aftercare Is EssentialIf you decide to get a tattoo, remember to take special precautions as you heal. Tattoo healing will take around two weeks. ...
... "Been hunting for sugar-free sweets recipes and was amazed at the multitude of uses for of all things applesauce in sugar-free baked goods. I also went hunting for easy to make buttermilk recipes and discovered..." Trying new recipes and new, seasonal vegetables can be a lot of fun! ...
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... "Been hunting for sugar-free sweets recipes and was amazed at the multitude of uses for of all things applesauce in sugar-free baked goods. I also went hunting for easy to make buttermilk recipes and discovered..." Trying new recipes and new, seasonal vegetables can be a lot of fun! ...
... Here are a few conversations about self-acceptance:• If you have the chance to help someone please do, says this member. • Now I try to help others find a new way to live, I'm at peace with my life.• The life I live, I have made for myself. Not everyone has been so gifted. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
Self-Acceptance and HIV
... Here are a few conversations about self-acceptance:• If you have the chance to help someone please do, says this member. • Now I try to help others find a new way to live, I'm at peace with my life.• The life I live, I have made for myself. Not everyone has been so gifted. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? ...
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