Flipping the Script
Posted on January 22, 2013 by A&U in LifeGuide, Wellness Watch
Walgreens dispenses vital support through HIV-specialized pharmacies Wellness Watch by Chael Needle Individuals living with HIV/AIDS and in treatment may not know that one pharmacy may be different from the next when it comes to addressing their needs. Walgreens, a national pharmacy chain, wants them to know that HIV-sensitive support exists in a safe environment—free-of-charge, [...]
Have Some Guts
Posted on June 6, 2012 by A&U in LifeGuide, Wellness Watch
Is there more benefit to probiotics than we thought? by Jeannie Wraight Probiotics are live microorganisms that help to preserve the good bacteria and balance of organisms (microflora) in the gut. Probiotics have been utilized for their health benefits for nearly a century. An essential question now being asked is how much benefit can be [...]
Old Dog, New Trick?
Posted on April 20, 2012 by A&U in LifeGuide, Wellness Watch
When it comes to diarrhea, oral rehydration is a neglected but effective therapy by Mariel Selbovitz, MPH [WELLNESS WATCH} Diarrhea is one of the most annoying and most common effects of HIV infection, resulting from the damage the virus causes to the gut mucosa, many of the antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV, and opportunistic [...]
