Sickle cell retinopathy is a complication of sickle cell disease. It occurs when sickle cell disease causes blockage of the blood vessels in the retina a layer of tissue that senses light and sends images to your brain, and choroid, a…
I’m always interested in hearing about non-governmental organisations who are working in the community, helping people living with Sickle cell. I recently found out about something amazing that a foundation called Sickle Women international Foundation, (SWINT), did. I asked the…
Living with Sickle cell can cause one so many anxieties, like the above picture. One worries about one’s career, future, family, home, finances, security, retirement, old age, aspirations and of course one’s health. As an individual, it is important for…
Health coach Soulla Chamberlain has revealed the seven ‘deadly Ss’ These include soft drinks, stress, synthetic fragrances and social disconnection She said the seven factors oppose the eight foundations of health It’s essential to avoid the seven Ss in order to maintain health…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY CRISES FREE YEAR! I saw this article and read it. However knowing how sleeplessness affects a lot of people living with Sickle Cell. I thought I would share it. The title of the article was ‘Why…
Rob Hobson a nutritionist and co-author of the Detox Kitchen Bible says you are what you eat – so can you eat yourself well? Absolutely. Food has the ability to heal, nurture and protect your health. Indeed, diet has…
The experts say we should drink plenty of water It is incredibly important for those of us with sickle cell to stay hydrated. Drinking water promotes healthy blood flow and reduces the chance of our red blood cells sickling and…
Experts say we should drink plenty of water ETC. When you have sickle cell disease, one of the best things you can do for yourself is drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you can, carry a bottle of…
One of the many thing that people with Sickle Cell deal with is the issue of tiredness or fatigue. Here are simple things that can be done to be filled with energy. Eat at regular intervals If you eat at…