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From the Jun-Jul 2010 issue of Talkabout
Positive Central's dietitian and physiotherapist work with and educate PLHIV on how to live well. Here, they share a few facts and some information on how to access their services.
Tags: Diet and nutrition, HIV services, Physiotherapy
From the Apr-May 2010 issue of Talkabout
Master chef Tim Alderman shares more of his fabulous recipes with Talkabout readers.
Tags: Healthy living, Recipes
From the Feb-Mar 2010 issue of Talkabout
Robbie knew something had to change. Since starting his HIV medicines, he had gained weight around his stomach and it was starting to affect his health. He had high blood pressure and his self-confidence plummeted. He decided it was time to lose weight and take control of his health.
Tags: Diet and nutrition, Living with HIV
From the Feb-Mar 2010 issue of Talkabout
It doesn’t matter whether you watch the morning programs on TV or the so-called current affairs programs at night, there is bound to be someone, at some stage, telling you what you should, or more often than not, should not eat. Tim Alderman shares his thoughts on a healthy diet.
Tags: Healthy living, Recipes
From the Dec-Jan 2009 issue of Talkabout
Tim Alderman returns with some tempting summer recipes.
Tags: Recipes
If you are an HIV positive smoker, quitting is one of the most significant ways to improve your health. Research has shown that smoking cessation is one of the most important health prevention strategies people with HIV can do to reduce the incidence or impact of other health conditions associated with long term HAART (e.g. heart disease, strokes). Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking can lower your risk of cancer.
From the Oct-Nov 2009 issue of Talkabout
It is a well-known fact to regular readers of my column that I am a full-on tea devotee. Yet, despite sounding as though I drink the whole spectrum of available teas, I am, in fact, more a black tea drinker than any others. Tim Alderman on the health benefits of tea plus some delightful summer recipes.
Tags: Recipes
From the Aug-Sep 2009 issue of Talkabout
Kathy Triffitt on a new quit smoking campaign for people with HIV.
Tags: Healthy living, Smoking
From the Aug-Sep 2009 issue of Talkabout
We fell in love with our first dog Ampy when we first laid eyes on him at ‘Monica’s’ foster dog outlet at Alexandria. We went to ‘Pet Barn’ (where we discovered Ampy) a couple of months ago to get some kibble. Tim Alderman talks about his beloved pet pooches and offers a set of warming winter recipes.
Tags: PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support), Recipes