In this Episode Samuel Luchemo gives a variety of option on how to keep and guard your mind with positivity.When we learn to accept who we are, we will be less surprised about what other people think of us, how you handle yourself in different settings determines how you will deal with other people around you.

Surgeon General C. Everett Koop once said, “Drugs don't work if patients don't take them".

I was humbled to host Dr.Martin Jakob, a Physician at Schwetzingen Intensive Care Unit Department.

In our discussion, it was noted that the more the  patient is involved in their therapy plan, the better the outcome in the long run.

Here are some major factors that affect adherence to therapy:

1.Health System (this can apply to medication costs.)

2.Health workers (who have a complex day and less time.) 

3.Patients knowledge. (eg. Differentiating Akut and Chronic illness).

What you do after your new diagnosis determines the therapy results.

We have to be deliberate about everything we put out there, our words, actions, because we might never Know how all this affects the people we engage.Listen to Sheryl carefully and let's not hurt people in future!

According to Samuel Luchemo happiness is found in doing what you love. He is a Mental Health advocate, Entertainment Enterpreneur, Film Producer, Casting Director and  Copyright Consultant.He mentors young people to maintain a positive attitude towards life and to work as well on their Talents and fulfill their dreams while having a healthy mental state. In this Episode we spoke about what ignites Depression and the possible solutions to apply at different levels, as well as how to be a mental advocate.

I believe a healthy lifestyle starts when we are born. Our parents are the best role models. If they involve us in activities like sports, homework,talk to us openly about physical changes and precautions during puberty, the better. Cecilia talks about cultural differences and how she had to learn to be more involved in her children's lives. She also urges parents to always work as a team with their children even in difficult moments without giving up!

Emotional, psychological, and social well-being can be hidden, for a while but can result in other illnesses if not treated on time. Anxiety, Stigma and Depression after HIV Diagnosis, are the most common mental indications that Vera and Anne have shared with me in this Episode.Vera is a clinical officer and a counselor, Anne is a psychologist with a nursing background. As Health professionals we urge the society at large to take mental health seriously and create a setting where people can get help when need be without being embarrassed.

To continue with this Episode you will want to listen to Episode 9 part 1 for the continued flow, Angelina emphasizes the correct language use and urges people to change terms like ' Disclosure ' with a more neutral one like sharing, people don't have AIDS, they live with HIV. With her experience working with Mothers living with HIV, she gives more information on dos and don'ts before and after pregnancy, and even the vital self-care and compares infant feeding Internationally.

 In this episode, I talked to Angelina who has work experience of over 25 years in the HIV sector. Apart from living with HIV, which is just a tiny part of her life, She is a founder member of the 4M Network of Mentor Mothers Living with HIV to train them to support their Peers in their pregnancy journey. She sits on various National and International Advisory boards like the  National HIV Nurses Association, she has been a Community representative of BHIVA, and has co-authored various articles in Peer review journals and  reports. With all her participation in these various Departments, she distinguishes the changes that have occurred over the years when it comes to the theme of HIV and urges everyone including the media to be part of ending Stigma, this will encourage many people to go for early tests and start their therapy on time if need . Don't miss Episode 9 part 2 for more!!.

I had a discussion with Jotham who is not defined by his HIV status but leads a Positive life.  He works as a peer Educator, paralegal officer, and is one of the Human Rights activists in Kenya. He was born with the Virus but got diagnosed much later, he explains his ups and downs as a teenager and in school but also shows how to gain strength and emphasizes the theme of medication adherence that plays a major role to keep the Virus load as low as possible.

Conn syndrom also referred to as Primary aldosterinism is a common type of Secondary cause of hypertension that can be reversed through surgery if one gland is affected.The screening is simple but its rarely done on routine check ups and this leads to misdiagnosis over several years.This type of hypertension can be very difficult to control and has high rates of early cardivascular diseases like stroke and Heart attack.An endokrinologist will do an evaluation and suggest the best therapie plan.