“Cure to HIV Doldrums Found at Sea�

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“Cure to HIV Doldrums Found at Seaâ€

Miami, FL – June 30, 2005 – In an interview for the Positive Voices newsletter, celebrated author and HIV Treatment advocate Vergel affirmed: “the cure for the HIV doldrums can be found at seaâ€. He explained that upon being diagnosed with HIV many people experience a sometimes prolonged period of inaction, emotional paralysis and even outright depression – the HIV Doldrums. “People living with HIV need to understand that there is life after an HIV+ diagnosis, and that with the right regimen of nutrition, exercise and medical treatment people with HIV can live long, productive and happy lives. Life-affirming events like the POZ Cruise can help people living with HIV or AIDS find the right balance and get the information they require to survive HIV and thrive†said Vergel.

Sponsored by The Center for Positive Connections, the 8th Annual POZ Cruise departs Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades at 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2005 for seven days of fun filled activities on board Holland American Cruise line’s ship the Zuiderdam. With ports of call in Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St (US Virgin Islands), Nassau & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) and a series of educational workshops by Vergel, this cruise offers HIV+ individuals, their family and friends a unique learning opportunity, a supportive environment, rest and relaxation and a venue to make new friends. Starting at around $530 per person plus $189 port taxes, the trip can be booked by August 1st by contacting the travel agent Stalbaum at Universal Travel 1424C SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 - telephone 1- ext 241 or by email paul@.... Remember to mention the POZ Cruise to receive our special group discount rate. The pre-cruise party will be held on October 14th at the Blue Moon Hotel at 944 Ave. on South Beach. Special room rates are available through the travel agent.

The Center for Positive Connections (TCPC) is a progressive grassroots non-profit HIV services organization serving the South Florida region since 1995. Our mission is to provide HIV prevention, health education, emotional and social support, mental health, holistic health and housing services for people for at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS in South Florida. Our goal is to educate and empower HIV+ individuals to heal in body, mind and spirit and to prevent others from becoming infected with HIV. Today TCPC is a nationally recognized model for peer/consumer-driven HIV prevention & health education and a leader in the provision of holistic health services. For more information regarding The Center for Positive Connections, its services or the POZ Cruise please call or visit our website: www.positiveconnections.org.

VergelProgram for Wellness Restorationpowerusa.org Join a 1700 people HIV discussion group by sending a blank email to pozhealth-subscribe Please email me at nelsonvergel@... if you have problems with this email address. ThanksLecture Dates:Chicago June 30, El Paso- July 7, Miami-Ft Lauderdale- July 18 & 19 (Spanish), Atlanta July 21, Phily Aug 24 /Sept 14, Long Beach Aug 31, NY Sept 8, LA Sept 21, Salt Lake- Nov 5, AIDS Nutritionist Conf- DC Sept 15-17,San Francisco Oct 26, POZ Cruise- Miami- Oct 15-21

DisclaimerThis information (and any accompanying printed material) is not intended to replace the attention or advice of a physician or other health care professional. Anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease or condition should first consult with and seek clearance from a qualified health care professional.