"Beyond Survival: A Breakthrough in Well-Being" (practical health tips from a long-term HIV survivor) will be presented tomorrow at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (9th & Emerson) by Nelson Vergel, co-author of "Built to Survive."
There will be a free dinner catered by Brothers BBQ and the forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is sponsored by Thrive!: The Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Initiative of Colorado and no RSVP is required.
Nelson Vergel, a former chemical engineer native of Venezuela, is a 23-year HIV positive survivor who, by necessity, has become a leading treatment advocate for wellness in HIV disease. He is founding director of the non-profits Program for Wellness Restoration (PoWeR) and the Body Positive Wellness Clinic in Houston; an intern ational speaker on HIV treatments and side effect management; founder/moderator of pozhealth at yahoogroups.com (the largest HIV health discussion group on the internet); expert for TheBody.com ; and co-author of the book "Built to Survive". Nelson will cover a wide array of very pertinent topics for persons living with HIV, including the best exercises for increasing lean body mass and decreasing belly fat ... what to eat ... data about supplements with HIV ... how to decrease bad cholesterol and triglycerides ... best options for fatigue, sexual dysfunction, depression, and diarrhea ... dealing with anal health and HPV complications ... and much more.
