Work And Exercise And HIV/Aids

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U.S. HIV/AIDS, Development Work in Africa "Wise Exercise of American Influence," Bush Says

The U.S. effort to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa is "work of healing and redemption" and is a "wise exercise of American influence," President Bush said Thursday during a speech at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., USA... Read more »

Nigerian, Ugandan First Ladies Pledge to Work Jointly on HIV/AIDS Issues

Ugandan first lady Janet Museveni and Nigerian first lady Turai Umaru Yar'Adua last week pledged to work together to address HIV/AIDS in their countries, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. The pledge was made in the Nigerian capital of Abuja... Read more »

Appeals Court Hears Arguments in Case Challenging U.S. Policy Requiring Overseas HIV/AIDS Groups to Oppose Commercial Sex Work

The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City on Friday heard oral arguments in a lawsuit involving a U.S. policy requiring that recipients of federal HIV/AIDS service grants pledge to oppose commercial sex work, the New York Sun reports... Read more »

Ask the Experts

Re: Exercising Weight Lifting and HIV

<< Could you recommend a web site for learning more about hiv and working out. -- Texas >> << I don't know of any good web site, but perhaps other readers will chime in. -- ATP >> ...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Here's a suggestion from a reader of the site:http://www.medibolics.com/Thanks. I'll post any other suggestions I get that look good.ATP... Read more »

Aids, Exercise and supplementation

Hi Nelson,bought your book. I just have a few questions.Started exercising after a two and a half year break. Had a lymphoma and received chemo. All going well now. Started going to gym again , about 4 months ago. Find myself to be very weak and get...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

I would go see a nutritionist, but not just any nutritionist. Many of them are not trained to deal with metabolic issues and just recommend the pyramid as their only guidelines. Ask to see a clinical or sports registered dietitian.You seem to be... Read more »

ExercisingWeight Lifting and HIV

Is exercising and or weight lifting ok for an Hiv + individual who is relatively healthy. If so what would you recommend on starting out. I have the means to start a workout program at a local gym. The only problem is I have mild fatigue and...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Dear San Antonio,I am definitely pro-excercise. For people with HIV it is not only OK but highly recommended. At the risk of sounding like a zealot, here are some of the benefits: it can improve depression, decrease fatigue, it prevents heart... Read more »

HIV +, EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION

Hi there. Thanks in advance for your answers. I'm a 42 yrs old male with Hiv infection since 1993. I have exercised with weights since 1986 with some interruptions, but more or less constantly. I had Pneumonia in nov/2007 (CD4 count 113 at the...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

our comments make me doubt that your depression is under control. Have you talked to your doctor about other anti-depressant options? Some antidepressants like Wellbutrin tend to have a stimulatory effect that may be bad for people with anxiety but... Read more »

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Can you work full time with hiv/aids forever?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello, I am an hiv positive 36 year bisexual male with two divorces. I have four children from the marriage that I have very large child support payments. These ex-wives of mine do not know I have hiv. Will I be able to work full time when on... Read more »

Can you work full time through life with hiv/aids?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello,

I have been positive for a year with cd4 468 and viral load of 13K. No meds yet. I am only 36. I have been divorced twice with four children and very very large child support obligations. I have talked with my doctors and read about the... Read more »

HIV+ and working in academia

Posted by kuanRC, 6 Replies

I'm looking to connect with anyone who has experience as an HIV+ person working on faculty, as a researcher or graduate student in academia. I'm a PhD student in an extremely competitive program at a major research university and I am not "out" at... Read more »

Let's Talk Nutrition and Exercise!

Posted by bartleby, 5 Replies

Staying healthy with HIV doesn't have to be hard. What do you do to keep fit? What do you eat? Got any good recipes? Share with others! Read more »

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