HIV & AIDS

How to Debunk HIV/AIDS Myths

By JanCast2007

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Even though HIV/AIDS is not a new disease, many myths about it remains. There are stereotypes, prejudices and biases that are lobbed against people who are HIV positive, which is why there needs to be constant vigilance in debunking HIV and AIDS ... more »

How to Determine if Your Partner Is at Risk for HIV or AIDS

By eHow Health Editor

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You can never be 100% sure that your partner does not have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or that he is not at risk for the disease. You can, however, look for signs that indicate he has a higher risk than normal of having HIV... more »

How to Eat With HIV

By eHow Health Editor

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Good nutrition aids the immune system in fighting disease and strengthens the body in preparation for those medications that will help you stay healthy. These recommendations follow the guidelines of the American Council of Science and Health... more »

How to Help A Sick Friend or Family Member

By MIHealthCoach

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One of the hardest things about when a friend or relative becomes sick is knowing exactly what to do for them. The following list will be helpful for you, and even more so for them.. more »

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight When HIV Positive

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Unintended weight loss is frequently a problem for HIV-positive individuals. Often accompanied by malnutrition, weakness and fever, it can destroy quality of life and greatly reduce a person's ability to fight off opportunistic infections. ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of AIDS

By eHow Health Editor

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Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the culminating stage of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus attacks the immune system and procreates in the body rapidly and creates serious complications by way of rendering the body ... more »

How to Talk to Teenagers About AIDS

By eHow Health Editor

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The devastation caused by AIDS is a tragic fact of life in the 21st century. It respects no boundaries of age, gender, race, class or sexual orientation and there is no defense against it that does not rely on education. The great challenge that ... more »

How to Use Herbal Therapies to Help Live With AIDS HIV

By eHow Health Editor

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Herbal therapies are sometimes used in conjunction with other treatment methods to help people live with HIV and AIDS. Though herbal therapy is often viewed as an alternative form of medical care, many common medications are derived from herbs... more »

How to Use Juicing for Health When HIV Positive

By eHow Health Editor

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Liquid foods are generally easier for the body to absorb when a person is HIV positive, particularly when he has little or no appetite or is stressed by disease and infection. Many people who are HIV positive use juicing to prepare liquid foods ... more »

How to Donate Unused Medicine

By AbbyNormal

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We all have them. Unused and leftover medicines from various illnesses. Here is a way to donate them very easily without any cost to you... more »

How to Help Thai AIDS Orphans

By JasneJ

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I met Reverend Siriat Pusrinkham after she spoke one Sunday at our church about her AIDS orphanage in Chiang Rai, Thailand was traveling the country to tell her story and I thought about how I could help. I hope this article creates awareness and ... more »

How to Read ELISA HIV Test Results

By eHow Health Editor

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Short for "enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay," the ELISA HIV test is one of the most commonly used and accurate forms of HIV screening. Through a several-step process, a specimen is attached to a detection antibody that causes the sample to emit ... more »

How to Exercise With HIV

By eHow Health Editor

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Basic exercise is important for everyone, no matter what your physical condition. In addition to toning muscles and improving strength, exercise can greatly improve the immune system and help you manage stress, which is especially beneficial for ... more »

How to Prevent HIV as a Senior

By eHow Health Editor

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The contamination rate of HIV among seniors is a fairly substantial part of the overall HIV infection rate worldwide. Experts believe that many seniors aren't well-educated about how HIV is transmitted and that there is some belief among seniors ... more »

How to Read RNA HIV Test Results

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Technically called an HIV polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, an RNA HIV test is used to detect the presence of the genetic material belonging to the HIV virus in the bloodstream. While an RNA HIV test can give accurate results as little as 2 ... more »

How to Research Alternative Treatments for HIV

By eHow Health Editor

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Complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) can range from breathing exercises to acupuncture to herbal drugs. The effects of such treatments vary from individual to individual, and although alternative therapies are not a "cure-all" for HIV or ... more »

How to Test for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

By DrJewell

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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that can cause AIDS by destroying the body's white blood cells (T-cells or CD4 cells) which are an important part of the immune and defense system. The immune system gives our bodies the ability to ... more »

How to Get Tested for HIV

By eHow Health Editor

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 650,000 to 900,000 Americans are infected with the HIV virus, yet only one-fifth to one-third of them have been tested... more »

How to Handle Hypertension Naturally

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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High blood pressure is a contributing factor to stroke, heart disease and kidney failure, so it’s vital to get it under control. If your doctor prescribes prescription medication to lower your blood pressure, don’t ignore her recommendation. It ... more »

How to : A Case for Limited HIV Disclosure

By MarvyJon

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One can never take back a harsh word, a disturbing action, a hurtful attitude. Beyond forgiveness lies a place where we all remember the darkest places we have traversed or the path we chose to take that led to pain and a bitter end. Avoid the ... more »

How to Cope With HIV/AIDS

By eHow Health Editor

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HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS. Thanks to new medications people with HIV/AIDS are living longer and healthier lives, but learning to cope with an HIV/AIDS ... more »

How to Get a Free HIV Test

By eHow Health Editor

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One of the best ways to get a free HIV test is by going down to your local health clinic. These clinics are set up for people who have no other health insurance alternative. They offer free sexually transmitted disease or STD and pregnancy ... more »

How to Get Health Insurance When HIV Positive

By eHow Health Editor

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The purpose of health insurance is to help individuals meet most medical expenses. Health insurers have sometimes made it very difficult for HIV positive individuals to obtain health insurance or to get their insurance to cover the catastrophic ... more »

How to Hire an HIV AIDS Speaker

By eHow Health Editor

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The HIV AIDS pandemic is a fact of life in every community. Holding an AIDS awareness event with one or more speakers may be an effective way to educate people in your school, community or religious group about the effects of HIV AIDS, what ... more »

How to Support AIDS Research

By eHow Health Editor

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AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is a disease that attacks the immune system and destroys the cells that fight off illnesses. People with AIDS are highly at risk for serious--even fatal--diseases known as opportunistic ... more »

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