Health Tips

Once you find out that you are HIV positive, your priority will change to health. You can't take it for granted anymore. You have to find ways to prevent illnesses and to be healthy, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.

Here are some tips on how to be healthy:

1. General Physical Fitness

    a. Eat healthy. Have a balanced diet of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats. Eat fruits and vegetables to get your natural vitamins.
    b. Stay active. Exercise regularly or just do a regular physical activity on a daily basis. It can be a 30 minute walk, stair climbing, biking. You can also do sports or any recreational physical activities.
    c. Sleep or rest for at least 8 hours. Take naps when tired.

2. Prevent illness

    a. avoid crowded places
    b. use hand sanitizers or wash your hands regularly with soap
    c. clean and sanitize your home
    d. avoid or limit eating or dealing with uncooked foods
    e. have a good oral and body hygiene
    f. bring alcohol in your bag to sanitize your work space
    g. wear masks if going to a hospital or public transportation
    h. be particular with drinking water.

3. Emotional and Mental Fitness

    a. Find time to relax.
    b. Have a hobby to distract you from your illness
    c. Read and be knowledgeable to calm your nerves
    d. Go out of town or travel
    e. Attend mind and body group exercises like yoga or tai chi

4. Socially

    a. Talk to somebody that you can trust. Your loved ones will always be there for you.
    b. Have a social or support group where you can vent out your feelings
    c. When you are strong enough and with your doctor's approval, go back to work
    d. Help others. There is an inner peace when you reach out your hands to others who are in need

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