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In This Time Of AIDS Crisis Silence Is Suicidal - - Yangki Christine Akiteng
"Break the silence," "speak out" and "let's talk about sex' are the phrases that dominate international and national campaigns to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. But one only has to sit down at any of the highly publicized HIV/AIDS conferences or live concerts and note the reaction of African leaders... Submitted 3 years 108 days ago.

Signs and Symptoms of Mono-The Kissing Disease - - Teresa Ortiz
"Mom, something is wrong with me, I can't breathe." As I turn to respond to my son's somewhat broken voice, my jaw dropped at his appearance. His face was so swollen; his eyes were beet red and he could barely open them. My first thought was a spider bite. I asked him if he remembered being... Submitted 3 years 290 days ago.

How to Do You Get Hepatitis - - Jessie I Snyder
Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis or to cancer. Hepatitis is a deadly infection which affects the liver causing it to become inflamed due to... Submitted 301 days 1 hour ago.

How to Live With Being HIV Positive - - Jessie I Snyder
I was diagnosed with HIV in 1987 when there was very little known about the disease. I was only 14 years old and told by my doctor that I probably wouldn't live to see my 18th birthday. Yet here I am still very much alive and healthier than I have ever been. My name is Jessie I. Snyder, I am 38... Submitted 303 days 1 hour ago.

Can You Have HIV With AIDS? - - Jessie I Snyder
Can you have HIV and AIDS at the same time? No. Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome also known as AIDS. When you are first diagnosed, if your CD4 count (the cells that measure your immune system) is above 200 then you have HIV. However... Submitted 303 days 1 hour ago.

Can You Get AIDS Without Getting HIV? - - Jessie I Snyder
Can you contract AIDS without contracting HIV? No. You will contract HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus first, then when your immune system breaks down and is damaged then the virus turns into AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. You can contract HIV from a person who has either HIV or... Submitted 303 days 1 hour ago.

What is Involved in Testing For HIV? - - Jessie I Snyder
HIV testing is a relatively quick and easy procedure. There are several types of HIV tests available. Talk with your doctor or healthcare professional to decide which test is best for you. There are five major types of HIV tests available. The most common is the Standard HIV Test also called... Submitted 303 days 2 hours ago.

Will There Ever Be a Cure for AIDS - - Jessie I Snyder
While the current medical research for a cure for AIDS might look promising, I don’t believe that there could ever be a cure for AIDS. It is true that current treatments for HIV and AIDS can keep a person infected with HIV or AIDS alive for longer periods of time, for a substantial cost per... Submitted 303 days 2 hours ago.

HIV Education In The Schools Across America - - Jessie I Snyder
HIV education in the schools is a very important subject it can also be contraversal but I feel that there should be more HIV/AIDS education in the schools to prevent the spread of this disease. It has been 30 years since the first case of AIDS was reported in the United States, yet there is... Submitted 343 days 10 hours ago.

The Longest Six Months Of My Life - Part 2 - - Jon L. Wegner
** In part one of my article I explained that I had the worst exacerbation of my 20 years with multiple sclerosis. This is part two of my article. Because of this execerbation I couldn’t lift my feet up or move them an inch! Driving my van was out of the question. I was using my electric... Submitted 1 year 8 days ago.

The Longest Six Months Of My Life - part 1 - - Jon L. Wegner
I haven't written to the SearchWarp site for awhile. I hope to start writing again. My multiple sclerosis has been up and down and I just haven't felt like writing. For that matter, I haven't felt like doing too much of anything. I also moved to West Fargo, North Dakota in June of 2008. I know... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

“DJ Cipha Sounds” Comment Regarding Haitians and the HIV Virus - - Rose-Marie Chaperon
HIV the plague that knows no boundaries, its origin is still unknown. Thirty years into the HIV/AIDS pandemic, it is evident the stigma that was notoriously associated with this infection in the 80s and 90s, still exists in 2010. HIV knows no boundaries, people from all walk of life, race, ethnic... Submitted 1 year 146 days ago.

Help for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Hypoglycemia and Their Connection part 2 - - Marijo Phelps
Last week I posted the beginning of a piece on Fibromyalgia with the promise of a book review and a careful look from the perspective of this RN "with a raised eyebrow". http://searchwarp.com/swa557648-Some-Much-Needed-Help-For-Fibromyalgia.htm I HAVE NOW READ THE BOOK. The title... Submitted 2 years 175 days ago.

Some Much Needed Help for Fibromyalgia - - Marijo Phelps
A friend called me all excited about a support group she’d been to for Fibromyalgia. IT was a true support group. No one had an agenda. No one was selling anything. They even gave a free book to those who attended. The title was What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia by R. Paul St... Submitted 2 years 182 days ago.

Remembering Little David Vetter, The Bubble Boy - Joel Hendon
The tragic story behind David Phillip Vetter, born September 21, 1971, is heart rending for himself as well as his parents. David Joseph Vetter Jr. and his wife, Carol Ann Vetter had a healthy daughter and a previous son, David Joseph Vetter III, who had died at age 7 months from a defective... Submitted 3 years 120 days ago.

Are Silver Fillings a Health Threat? Possibly! - - Avis Ward
According to the Food and Drug Administration, silver dental fillings may pose a threat to two groups that are presently urged to limit mercury from another source, seafood. Silver dental fillings contain mercury, and the government for the first time is warning that, "There may pose a safety... Submitted 3 years 346 days ago.

Understanding HIV From The Viewpoint Of A Long Time Survivor - - Preacher
I had a chance to read an article by Bradford McIntyre and found it very interesting. However, I've decided it is safer to trust God than this current capitalistic medical society. This is something I have been saying through my living since being diagnosed in 1986 and sadly watching my wife... Submitted 335 days 23 hours ago.

Dysfunctional Thyroid Sufferers, The Promise Of A New Day Is Finally Here - - Dr. Marc Ott
For such a tiny gland it plays a very huge roll in the body. Thyroid is Greek for shield, after the shape of the cartilage. This particular gland regulates how rapidly the body uses energy, produces proteins, and influences the sensitivity the body should be to the other hormones. It generates... Submitted 1 year 24 days ago.

Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain - - Angela Carter
Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder and if you don't have a medical degree it can be difficult to understand. Even some in the medical field don't understand it because it involves the brain and nervous system and it can impact every part of your body. People see a collection of unusual symptoms... Submitted 1 year 89 days ago.

Living with HIV - - Nancy Travers
People living with HIV today are in a different world than those who were diagnosed even 15 years ago. Although infection with the HIV virus is still very serious, thanks to a healthy life style and proper medication, people who are HIV-positive can now lead largely normal lives for a much longer... Submitted 1 year 154 days ago.

Autoimmune Illnesses, Diet, Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine - - Richard Heft
The following is based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and the questioning and counsleing of thousands. TCM is based on the observation that everything, including the body is an ongoing balance of opposites: (yang (hot, building) and yin (cold, cleansing), many of which we control through... Submitted 1 year 235 days ago.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Early Detection and Early Treatment Can Do For You - Angela Carter
There have been unbelievable improvements in the diagnoses and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the recent years. RA has in the past, led to joint damage and disability. But, today, there are new drugs and new ways of using those drugs, new diagnostic tools, and a new understanding of... Submitted 2 years 29 days ago.

High Glucose Levels and Normal Blood Sugar Levels - - Tehmina Mazher
Whatever the cause of high blood sugar level is; it is important that it should be avoided at any cost. High glucose levels in the morning leads to many chronic complications. These are the possible factors that contribute towards increased amount of sugar in the bloodstream: Chronic... Submitted 2 years 178 days ago.

Diabetes - Control Your Blood Sugar - Is Insulin Shots For Type 1 Or Type 2 Diabetes? - - Kacycarr
Have you been diagnosed with having diabetes, and although your GP explained all there is to know about diabetes treatments and medication for diabetes, you're still unsure about a few things. It happens a lot after being given a run down on the illness to forget what you've been told. Diabetes... Submitted 2 years 244 days ago.

Apricot Seeds and Immune System Health - Jonathan Bell
We all want our immune systems to function well. After all, it is our immune systems that keep us from getting ill. It is easy to see which people have stronger immune systems sometimes. For example, take a look at teachers in an elementary school building. Some teachers may come down with every... Submitted 3 years 266 days ago.