Built to Survive: A Comprehensive Guide to the Medical Use of Anabolic Therapies, Nutrition and Exercise for HIV+ Men and Women - Softcover

Michael Mooney; Nelson Vergel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983773998 ISBN 13: 9780983773993

Publisher: Milestones Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

This is the last version of the book (April 2012).  No need to buy previous versions that are a lot more costly. Also, read reviews of previous editions on Amazon.

With 407 scientific references, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the medical use of anabolic hormones, growth hormone, supplementation, optimal nutrition, and exercise to prevent and treat the loss of lean body mass and body alterations experienced by people with HIV. For reviews from readers, please visit Amazon book pages for prior editions of this book. The book is also available on Kindle in prior versions that do not differ from this one by much.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Mooney is a long-time nutritional researcher that is HIV- yet he donated almost six years as Director of Research for HIV+ Nelson Vergel's non-profit HIV/AIDS research and educational organization, Program for Wellness Restoration (PoWeR). Nelson Vergel founded PoWeR, the Body Positive Wellness Clinic in Houston and later authored"Testosterone: A Man's Guide." Both Michael and Nelson are expert speakers about exercise, nutrition,testosterone replacement, metabolism, sexual function, body changes, lean body mass gain and fat loss. Nelson was aided by his chemical engineering degree and an obsession for scientific data. Built To Survive includes the story of Nelson's own personal experience as they demystify numerous testosterone myths, while providing enlightenment about the benefits of using optimum nutrition and other healthy tools for HIV survival and well-being. Nelson has been involved in several clinical studies of supplements, hormones and exercise through his association with the National Institute of Health and private investigators. For the last few dozen years, Michael and Nelson have gone on their own paths, while the both continue to share a passion to help others improve overall health and quality of life. Read more information about Michael at AgeReveralNow dot com and Nelson at nelsonvergel dot com.

From the Back Cover

My wish for anyone using this book as a guide is that he or she realizes how important each component is with respect to HIV care. The components -- diet, nutritional supplements, exercise and anabolic steroids, are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece, in conjunction with antiretroviral therapy, fits together to maximize the treatment of HIV.

Nelson's and Michael's courage and commitment required to follow through with the dream of publishing this book are exemplary. Hopefully, for those who read and learn and grow from this book, their example will influence these people not to give up and to fight for life.

Shannon Schrader, M.D.
Houston, Texas

From the Inside Flap

The comprehensive scope and treatment of this subject, the obvious expertise of the authors, the interesting anecdotes related by a patient, not only present valuable information in an interesting way, but this book serves as a true foundation for patients willing to fight the fight and for physicians facing the demands of HIV disease that require immense flexibility, tolerance, and an ability to have a true physician/patient relationship.

Patricia D. Salvato, M.D.
Houston, Texas

Edition details

• Publisher: Milestones Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983773998
• ISBN 13: 9780983773993
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180