The Skinny on Body Fat and HIV By Nelson VergelSummer 2009 Some people with HIV complain of weight and belly fat gain after they start HIV treatment. But researchers have not been able to determine what causes the problem. Some studies actually dispute that there is a problem, and say that people with HIV do […]
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My comment: Tibotec should have had a lower grade for having exposed over 100 patients with no options to double agent resistance risks in their DUET study. Gilead did the same in the phase II of their integrase inhibitor. From NY Times Sept 10, 2009 AIDS Activists Issue Grades to Drug Companies By DUFF WILSON
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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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Caribbean cruise and retreatThe combined gay and hetero Caribbean Positive Cruise is scheduled for October 10–18, and expects to sell out in early June. There are separate, as well as combined, activities for the two groups. The cruise sails for eight nights, beginning at Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, October 10, with stops in St. Thomas,
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Eating healthy when unable to prepare mealsMay 17, 2009I suffer from Bipolar disorder and while I generally have a good grasp on it, there are days where I will not get out of bed or just stay in the shower all day. I see a counselor and we sometimes tweak my medications, but regardless I
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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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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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What is happening to Nandrolone??May 10, 2009hey NelsonI enjoyed your book Built to Survive. It really helped me to realize what nandrolone could do for my health and body shape. I have been using nandrolone for 10 years without side effects and I have been able to reshape my body after lipodystrophy. But now I
Response from Mr. VergelI feel your pain :)I have dealt with this problem for years. I have good days and not so good days. Let me tell you what I have tried after reading research studies:Exercise- Exercise improves fatigue. I know…how do you exercise if you are tired? When I am exhausted I skip the
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BBody Shape Changes Dramatically Impact the Self-Esteem of HIV-Positive People An Interview With Nelson Vergel By Bonnie GoldmanApril 15, 2009 Listen to Audio (27 min.) Download Audio Download Slides Please note: These files can be quite large. Allow some time for them to download. Hi there! This is Bonnie Goldman, editorial director of TheBody.com.Today we’re
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Contact: Lynda Dee: 410-332-1170 Fair Pricing Coalition Press Release FPC NEGOTIATES FOR PATIENT ASSISTANCE AND CO-PAY PROGRAMS Washington, DC, April 1, 2009 – The Fair Pricing Coalition (FPC), which was founded by the late Martin Delaney of Project Inform, is a national coalition of activists who work on HIV drug pricing issues and who help
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