Diet and nutrition
| Another way to keep rehydrated | Talkabout story | A recipe for an oral rehydration solution courtesy of Simon Sadlier, dietician at the Albion Street Centre, Sydney. | 16/04/2008 - 16:00 |
| Some simple guidelines | Talkabout story | Confused about eating well? The Albion Street Centre’s dietitian team have suggestions on good nutrition and HIV. | 19/03/2008 - 15:32 |
| HIV and diabetes | Talkabout story | Some people with HIV have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. | 05/03/2008 - 14:24 |
| A change in lifestyle | Talkabout story | Talkabout recently spoke to writer and activist David Menadue about his diabetes diagnosis. | 05/03/2008 - 14:13 |
| Dealing with diarrhoea | Fact sheet | Summary display: Dealing with diarrhoeaMany people with HIV have experienced diarrhoea and this can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Diarrhoea can be caused by HIV itself, by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, by medicines or by contamination of food because of poor food hygiene. Stress and emotional problems are other causes. This fact sheet looks at ways some HIV positive people deal with diarrhoea. Summary: Many people with HIV have experienced diarrhoea and this can have a Small thumbnail:  Serial number: 17 Many people with HIV have experienced diarrhoea and this can have a | 11/09/2007 - 20:14 |
| HIV and your mouth | Fact sheet | Summary display: HIV and your mouthTaking care of your mouth and teeth is a very important, yet often overlooked, part of maintaining general health. People with HIV may experience changes in the oral environment and this fact sheet explores a number of the more common changes and ways to keep your mouth healthy. Summary: Taking care of your mouth and teeth is a very important, yet often overlooked, part of maintaining general health. People with HIV may experience changes in the oral environment and this fact sheet explores a number of the more common changes and ways to keep your mouth healthy. Small thumbnail:  Serial number: 9 Taking care of your mouth and teeth is a very important, yet often overlooked, part of maintaining general health. Oral health refers to the condition of your teeth, gums, mouth and throat. Their condition can significantly affect your physical and emotional wellbeing, including comfort, appearance, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, diet and speech, and further imapact upon other health conditions. | 11/09/2007 - 07:49 |
| Boosting your energy | Fact sheet | Summary display: Boosting your energyThe second fact sheet in the series focuses on HIV related fatigue. It is important for people with HIV to find out what is causing fatigue and to treat it. This fact sheet lists a number of causes of fatigue and ways to deal with them. Summary: The second fact sheet in the series focuses on HIV related fatigue. It is important for people with HIV to find out what is causing fatigue and to treat it. This fact sheet lists a number of causes of fatigue and ways to deal with them. Small thumbnail:  Serial number: 2 Do you want to boost your energy? Fatigue can be defined as tiredness that doesn’t go away when you rest. Fatigue can be physical or psychological. With physical fatigue, your muscles cannot do things as easily as they used to. You might notice this when you climb stairs or carry bags of groceries. With psychological fatigue, it may be difficult to concentrate for as long as you used to. It is important for people with HIV to find out what is causing fatigue and to treat it. This fact sheet lists a number of causes of fatigue and ways to deal with them. | 10/09/2007 - 08:44 |