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Lecture: Survivor Health Wisdom: Strive To Thrive While Growing Older With HIV

STOP AIDS Project’s Positive Force Presents “Survivor Health Wisdom: Strive To Thrive While Growing Older With HIV” on Wed, February 17 6:30-9:30 pm at the LGBT Community Center in San Francisco. Join Nelson Vergel, author of Built to Survive, for the latest information on: Lipoatrophy, Combating Premature Aging, and MUCH MORE!!! A light dinner will …

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FDA denies approval to long acting testosterone injections

Endo’s drug is Nebido, a long acting injectable (testosterone undecanoate) , that has been available in Europe, Mexico, and many countries for years. It requires injections every three to four mouths instead of every week or two. Too bad the FDA made this decision. This shows how difficult it is getting drugs approved now at …

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Men’s Health Lecture- Two Experts Share their Knowledge

Nov. 24, 2009- Houston, TX – A group of wellness-related non-profits, Houston Buyers Club, LIVE consortium, and Program for Wellness Restoration, have collaborated to present a comprehensive Men’s Health lecture at the United Way in Houston, Texas on December 15, 2009. Dr. Michael Scally, an expert on hormone replacement in men, and Nelson Vergel, an …

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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects

Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects How to Stay Active and Energetic By Michael Mooney and Nelson VergelSeptember/October 2009 There are many benefits of exercise in HIV disease. Besides the evident improved self-image, energy level, and mental outlook, several research studies performed with HIV-positive people have found the following clinical benefits in body …

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Lecture in Fort Lauderdale- July 30, 2009

Free Community Educational Forum “By The Community … For The Community Beyond Survival: How to stay and look healthy while living with HIV Nelson Vergel, Program for Wellness Restoration Latest research on : Upcoming growth hormone releasing hormone, new testosterone injections and gels. Best exercises and nutriton for increasing lean body mass and decrease belly …

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Doctors and Patients Tell Medicare to Approve Facial Reconstruction

To see all comments provided by doctors and patients to Medicare to covince them to pay for facial wasting reconstruction, cut and paste this link to your browser: https://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/ncpc_viewpubliccomments.asp?id=20&expand=Y I surely hope that Medicare approves Sculptra, Radiesse and Silikon 1000 reimbursement to help those on disability and to set a precedent for insurance companies to …

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What Supplements Can I take with HIV medications?

Supplementation while on MedsApr 13, 2009Hi I have been + for 4 years now workout regularly have built some of the muscle back that I lost. I am on Prezista and Truvata with Norvir. Is it ok to supplement with Creatine (Cell-Tech), and Protein (Nitro-Tech) along wiht Glutamine? >      Response from Mr. VergelGreat question.Creatine+ Exercise …

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