... "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"? ...
... Some studies have shown that these sugars may depress your immune function and mood and increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Don’t Forget To Drink WaterDrinking enough water is vital when you have HIV. Water transports nutrients to and from cells. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Some studies have shown that these sugars may depress your immune function and mood and increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Don’t Forget To Drink WaterDrinking enough water is vital when you have HIV. Water transports nutrients to and from cells. ...
... Feeding and Maintaining Milk Supply — U.S. ...
... A parent who is not on ART or does not have undetectable virus levels should feed their baby with formula or banked, pasteurized donor human milk. Importantly, their care team should ensure access to clean water, safe formula, and donor breast milk (if available). ...
HIV and Pregnancy: Preventing Transmission
... A parent who is not on ART or does not have undetectable virus levels should feed their baby with formula or banked, pasteurized donor human milk. Importantly, their care team should ensure access to clean water, safe formula, and donor breast milk (if available). ...
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. 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. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... If you or a loved one notices changes in your mood or behaviors, contact your doctor and ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.7. 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. ...
... All donated blood components undergo a rigorous screening process by the blood bank to detect the presence of infectious agents, including HIV.However, even with these screenings, there is a fear of not detecting HIV because of the window in which donor blood or plasma may test negative for HIV despite coming from someone with HIV. ...
Can You Donate Blood, Plasma, or Organs With Undetectable HIV?
... All donated blood components undergo a rigorous screening process by the blood bank to detect the presence of infectious agents, including HIV.However, even with these screenings, there is a fear of not detecting HIV because of the window in which donor blood or plasma may test negative for HIV despite coming from someone with HIV. ...
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
An HIV Diagnosis — and Journey to Acceptance
... That being said, many of my feelings and thoughts were directed toward my value and dignity as a human being. Looking back now, after 18 years of living with HIV, I say to myself, “What a wonderful human being I am. What a good person I am, with dignity and self-worth. ...
... The amount of vitamin D your body makes depends on how much sun you get and your skin color.Additionally, certain foods serve as good sources of vitamin D, including: Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna Fortified foods, including cow’s milk, plant-based milk, orange juice, and breakfast cereal Egg yolks What’s the Right Amount of Vitamin ...
Vitamin D and HIV: What’s the Connection?
... The amount of vitamin D your body makes depends on how much sun you get and your skin color.Additionally, certain foods serve as good sources of vitamin D, including: Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna Fortified foods, including cow’s milk, plant-based milk, orange juice, and breakfast cereal Egg yolks What’s the Right Amount of Vitamin ...
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