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How to take care of your mind and body
Here are the secrets of the PLHAs who are still very strong although they are not on ARVs
Eat the correct food·
Food will not cure HIV, but it can help to keep your immune system strong. Eat fresh food like fruit and vegetables, beans, chicken and fish.
Stop smoking and drinking
Smoking and drinking make your body weak. It is then easier for the HIV virus to get strong, and for you get AIDS earlier
Get support from people
Join a support group of people living with HIV and AIDS. Talk to someone when you feel lonely, sad or angry.
Go for regular medical check – ups
A person with HIV should visit the clinic for a check-up every 3 to 4 months. The health worker will give you advice, and will help you to deal with any problems you may have.
Treat any new diseases or problems
People with HIV get sick every easily. It is important to go to the clinic if you are sick. This is because every sickness makes the body weaker and less able to fight the HIV virus.
If the clinic finds that you have any new sicknesses or problems, they should treat them. If these sicknesses are not treated quickly, they may get worse and make you very sick.
Find out about anti HIV medicines.
There are some new medicines that can slow down the HIV virus and keep you well for a long time. These medicines are very expensive and need to be taken every day, month after month and year after year.
Talk to the health worker about these medicines.
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Taking care of body and mind is very crucial! So Dear take care
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