How to Manage Your Health With HIV

Living with HIV doesn't mean you can't enjoy your life. Living healthily and finding balance can help you to enjoy each day to the fullest. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Things You'll Need

• Athletic Shoes
• General Cleaning Supplies
• Healthy Foods
• Athletic Gear
• Pollen/dust Masks
• AIDS/HIV Related Videos

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes enough calories to maintain a healthy body weight.

• 2

  Begin a moderate exercise program. Try doing an aerobic activity, such as swimming or walking, for half an hour, three times a week.

• 3

  Cut down on any habits that may be hurting you physically - drugs, smoking, alcohol and a poor diet weaken your immune system. Remember that protecting your immune system is a priority.

• 4

  Cut back on the stress on your life. Why not find a hobby that you enjoy? Read a good book, take up painting or ceramics, enjoy a brisk walk at least once a day. Reducing tension can help both your physical and psychological well-being.

• 5

  Get plenty of sleep. Adequate rest is another way to keep your body healthy; never underestimate the power of a good nap!

• 6

  Be scrupulous about personal hygiene. Avoid sharing utensils such as toothbrushes and shavers.

• 7

  Clean, clean, clean your house! Ward off disease-causing organisms as much as possible with household cleaning products.

• 8

  Consider joining a support group for people with HIV - there you will find people who understand what you're going through and can comfort you through the difficult times.

• 9

  Surround yourself with loved ones. Sometimes emotional support is the best medicine of all.