Who will be the first to order the soon to be released audio version of my book?
AID My Journey
by
Cindy Pivacic
‘It is all about you if you can live with yourself, stuff everyone else!
I understand fully that it is a serious, terminal disease but it is manageable, so try to keep your sense of humour and “Deal With It”, sounds simple, but for some it will not be, that is why I would like to share the more positive side of my experience.’
With – Andiamo Recording Studio
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BAD
Coffee:
Caffeine is a diuretic that contributes to the body’s loss of important nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Caffeine places stress on the adrenal glands (already stressed out from our hectic lifestyles) and adversely affects the nervous system, resulting in anxiety, hyperactivity, and insomnia.
Healing occurs when the body is relaxed and its energy can be channelled inward. Regular consumption of caffeine deprives the body of this relaxed state. The acid in coffee eats away the villi of the small intestine, reducing their effectiveness in supporting nutrient assimilation.
Thus, the acids in coffee may cause as much problem as the caffeine. Try milder forms of caffeine such as green tea, or try the various caffeine-free coffee substitutes. Mix them with your coffee to gradually reduce your caffeine.
GOOD
Vegetables:
Eat as many vegetables as you can. These are really the immune-boosting heavyweights.
They are the best source of the vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that are known to protect the body against many diseases, including cancer.
Especially try to have dark leafy greens, such as kale and collard greens. Include as many of the yellow and orange vegetables as possible for beta-carotene, an important anti-oxidant.
Carrots, winter squash, and sweet potatoes are also great for satisfying the sweet tooth in a healthy way.
If you are prone to diarrhoea, which is common among those with HIV, avoid raw vegetables (and fruit). Lightly steam or sauté them instead.
I will put a ‘Bad Guys’ & ‘Good Guys’ up once a week till they are all here. Won’t bore you all in one go!!
The Bad Guys Sugar:
There is strong evidence that sugar has a negative effect on the function of the immune system. When white blood cells are exposed to high levels of sugar in the bloodstream, they have a decreased ability to engulf bacteria and have weakened systemic resistance to all infections. What is a high level of sugar? The normal sugar level in the bloodstream is approximately one teaspoon. A single can of soda or a bowl of ice cream has 12 teaspoons of sugar. The digestive system is overtaxed trying to prevent all that sugar from entering the bloodstream all at once, and the pancreas is also working hard to produce enough insulin to process the sugar. This is a lot of stress on your body. Refined carbohydrates, such as most breads and baked goods act pretty much like sugar in the body. These refined foods also lack the beneficial nutrients and fiber that are present in whole grains, and actually cause a depletion of minerals in your body. Try finding foods that are more gently sweetened with fruit juice, rice syrup or barley malt.
The Good Guys
Whole grains: Brown rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat (kasha), oats, barley, and other whole grains are a valuable source of the vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are an essential part of keeping the immune system healthy. Fiber helps cleanse the colon of toxins and helps prevent intestinal infections. Intact whole grains, not the flour products made from them are what really strengthen the digestive system Cooked grains make a great breakfast or a substitute for pasta, white rice or white potatoes.
We meet tomorrow at 18h00 Sharp – Contact Cindy for details.
In order to maintain the ongoing success of AID My Journey-Support and create awareness in the community this forum is designed to enlighten you around the HIV and AIDS issues in your community.
- Open Day to recruit volunteer students
A wonderful opportunity to engage with the students and staff from Varsity College Durban North to recruit volunteers and present AID My Journey-Support to the lecturers and Headmistress.
