Positive Life NSW

Also known as 'sock and glove', neuropathy is something many HIV+ people live with. While there might not be a cure, Greg Page has some little tricks of his own to help that nagging discomfort magically disappear.

Greg Page reflects on what leads him to donate an hour of his time each week to massaging HIV+ clients. Once a week I do a volunteer massage for HIV+ patients. As a trained massage therapist with over five years of experience, I'm constantly asked the same question by my clients, who are almost invariably middle-aged men: "Are you one of us?" By which they actually mean, "Are you HIV positive too?"

Does anyone really need to be told that it’s healthy to exercise? Probably not. Yet that knowledge often doesn’t translate into actual sweat and pounding hearts. Despite – or perhaps because of – a thriving gym culture, many people still view exercise as yet another onerous duty (“I suppose I should”), rather than something to look forward to and enjoy. Derek Thaczuk gets off the couch and finds out about exercise and HIV.

Steven Berveling is a Sydney based lawyer and a passionate cyclist. Having stopped riding after seroconverting, and being fearful of not getting treated if he crashed, Steven eventually got back on his bike and recently competed successfully in the Gay Games in Cologne.

Positive Central's dietitian and physiotherapist work with and educate PLHIV on how to live well. Here, they share a few facts and some information on how to access their services.

Master chef Tim Alderman shares more of his fabulous recipes with Talkabout readers.

Kevin Pyle speaks to nutritionist Louise Houtzager about the benefits of good nutrition and reveals some practical tips to help you eat well.