Do you have HIV? Tips to generate attachment even without breastfeeding your baby
Feeding a baby with breast milk is the general recommendation, since the benefits of this practice are always talked about, not only in terms of nutrition but also in the close relationship that is created between mother and child. However, there are various reasons for which a woman decides whether to breastfeed or is prevented […]
Be careful what you put on your plate
It’s well known that the right foods help improve people’s health and well-being, but it’s also true that we don’t always make the best choices about what we put on our plates. For people living with HIV, it is very important to understand the importance of nutrition among all care actions, since correct nutrition can […]
These are the organs affected by HIV
If you have read or heard anything about how HIV infection works, you will know that its target within the body are certain cells of the immune system called CD4 T-lymphocytes. By infecting these cells and using them as a kind of ‘incubator’ to replicate, the virus destroys them and thus causes the body’s defense […]
Everything you need to know about research protocols
When you live with HIV, it is possible that at some point you will be offered to participate in a research protocol. If you have never heard of something like this, here we tell you everything. Diseases with special consequences, such as HIV, cancer or, more recently, COVID-19, are also conditions that consume large resources […]
Antiretroviral treatment: tips to contain side effects
It is very difficult to find a drug that does not have side effects. They can be very mild or infrequent, but if it is a laboratory-made substance, it is likely to have some consequence that is not the main purpose for which it was created. However, in the production of drugs, it is always […]
How to help a friend who has HIV?
People who receive an HIV diagnosis begin to reflect on the people around them, assessing who they can trust and who they can’t. Sometimes the family is not the first option to talk openly about the diagnosis, even other times the partner is not the first person to whom this situation is communicated. This is […]
Your first consultation in the HIV service, this is what will happen
You received a positive diagnosis of HIV and, after processing the news and deciding to take action on it, you finally have your first medical appointment at the specialized service. This can generate some stress, especially due to the lack of knowledge of what you can expect in this first approach. Many people postpone their […]
If you live with HIV, let’s talk about substance use
Consuming illegal substances (or some legal ones) is not beneficial for anyone, but we must accept that it is a reality for many people, and that among people living with HIV the situation is not different. However, there are some particular conditions that make important to talk about substance used with those who have the […]
Vaccines for people with HIV
The global health crisis has made very clear the importance of vaccines in saving lives. Although very often these substances are related to young children, we must not forget that adults also need to be immunized against certain germs. Since vaccines, in general, are used to stimulate the immune system so that it can fight […]