How Does A Person With Hiv And Aids Benefit From Massage

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What are the benefits from massage?

I am currently enrolled in a Massage Therapy College and I would like to know more about the benefits that massage treatment may bring to those who have AIDS?...

Response from Steven Pieters

Metropolitan Community Church of LA

Physiologically, I'm not at all sure what massage does for persons living with HIV/AIDS. But I do believe that it benefits us, because it relaxes our bodies, and helps us pay attention to our bodies. Touch can be very healing.Relaxation of... Read more »

HIV Positive Starting Massage Therapy Bussiness New Health Insurance

Hi There,I am 27 years old and have been positive since I was 21. For the most part I have held a full time job since testing poz which has provided me with health insurance. I am now in school for massage thereapy and plan to open my own bussines...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Since you are currently covered under an employer's health plan, you should be eligible for COBRA benefits when you cease to be an employee. If you elect COBRA, when your COBRA coverage ends, you would be able to purchase a HIPAA policy from... Read more »

Cancellation of LTD Benefits for HIV/AIDS

I have recently been cancelled by my LTD insurer CIGNA. They claim that I am now no longer totally disabled, inspite of reports by my doctor, therapists. They have cherry picked items from my health reports and are using videos as proof. What...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I suggest you contact an attorney who specializes in disability, explain to him the situation, providing him with all of the facts to determine what your options might be.... Read more »

benefits and/or precautions for exercise in the patient with HIV/AIDS

Can you please discuss and/or refer me to any articles/research that discusses the benefits, precautions, guidelines or contraindications of exercise (aerobic, strengthening, stretching) for a person with HIV and the person with AIDS? Has any...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I strongly recommend exercise for everyone HIV+ or not! It may be even more crucial for those of us with HIV disease or other chronic conditions because we are prone to lose vital lean body mass. Exercise has been shown in multiple clinical... Read more »

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Benefits of HIV/AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

This is going to sound bizarre, but let me preface my note with the disclaimer that I'm taking an international health course and our challenge is to write a 10-15 page paper on a controversial topic. The topic I have chosen is definitely... Read more »

Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

HIV seronegativity in persons with AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

http://www.aegis.com/pubs/aidsline/1998/dec/m98c1584.html
"...:clinical and laboratory results from 8 cases, North America, 1995-1997.
Sullivan P,Koch W,Do AN etc;Centers for Disease Control/Prevention, Atlanta,GA,USA
Abstract: Background: Diagnosis of... Read more »

what to eat for HIV/AIDS person?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all,

I understand that I should eat BETTER... But I really don't know what are the good meals/food for HIV/AIDS people? Any anybody share your experience with me?

And what kind exercise do you guys do? I feel my body is very senstive to... Read more »

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