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Can you live a healthy life even if you have hiv?
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Yes: You can live a mentally healthy live with HIV -- IF you accept your condition unconditionally and never, never, ever, put yourself down about your condition. Self rejection is a major cause of an unhappy and unhealthy life.
Answered 5/30/2015
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Yes: Eat healthfully w at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit /day (organic is best). Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Watch portion sizes. No tobacco, illicit drugs & low to no alcohol use. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs sleep /night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Maintain good hygiene. Daily physical
Answered 5/30/2015
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