How to Live Healthy With AIDS

AIDS is a serious medical condition, wherein the body is unable to fight off infections. However, being diagnosed with this immune disorder doesn't always mean a fast decline in health. There are ways to live a long, healthy life with the AIDS virus. The key is knowing how to maintain your physical strength and avoid illnesses.

Instructions

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  Take medications as prescribed. AIDS patients often take a combination of medicines to support their immune system and prolong their life. Follow your doctor's recommendations to maintain your strength and health.

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  Eat a healthy diet. A diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants can also support your immune system and lower your risk of illness. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and talk to your doctor about a daily multivitamin.

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  Exercise more to improve your health. While living with AIDS can reduce your energy level, regular activity is imperative to help you fight off infections. Exercise also reduces stress hormones and increases endorphins, which help improve your mental state.

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  Limit contact with sick people to protect yourself from infections such as the common cold, stomach flu and influenza. Wear a face mask in public during cold and flu season, and regularly wash your hands.

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  Clean your home with disinfectants. Germs and viruses can live on household surfaces. Wipe down commonly touched surfaces such as door knobs and telephones every day to kill viruses and stay healthy.

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  See your doctor yearly to receive a flu vaccination, and get other immunizations such as a tetanus shot as recommended by your doctor.