SC Remedy: Milk Thistle
This week we will be studying the benefits of milk thistle with sickle cell. Several of our wonderful Facebook members use milk thistle daily so we just had to do some more research for you. [continue reading...]
Posts Tagged ‘Alternative Remedies’
Yellow Eyes and Sickle Cell
Learn more about jaundice, and why the eyes of sickle cell warriors are often yellow. [continue reading...]
How to Increase your Hemoglobin
One of the first things that patients with sickle cell want to know is how they can increase their hemoglobin levels. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that binds and easily transfers oxygen all over the body. SC warriors have less red blood cells; which means we have less hemoglobin than other [continue reading...]
SC Remedy: Dioscovite
For the last few years, many people have come to me asking about the efficacy of Dioscovite. I have never taken it, but I know many sickle cell warriors have with varied results. Some have said that it takes away daily pain completely, while others said that it eliminates their crises. On the other hand, [continue reading...]
SC Diet Tip: Love Foods High in Antioxidants
One of the readers on the SCW Facebook page recently got me thinking about foods rich in anti-oxidants and how they can help with sickle cell. In a normal body, there are free radicals (excess oxygen ions from the energy process), that are not naturally excreted from the body. These free radicals wreck havoc on [continue reading...]
Humor: The Best Medicine For SC
Nick, one of my favorite Warriors in the Spotlight, reflected recently on his best coping mechanism for dealing with sickle cell. And now here is the secret, for all of you. [continue reading...]
Why Alcohol and Sickle Cell Don’t Mix
Have you ever wondered why you have pain or a crises after a night of drinking? Well let me break it down for you. [continue reading...]
Yoga for Sickle Cell Health
Yoga is great for your mind, spirit, health AND sickle cell. Read more to learn the basic principles of yoga from our resident Yogi, April. [continue reading...]
Guinea Pepper and Nutmeg Reduces Sickling
Here are a couple more condiments to add to your spice cupboard that can reduce cell sickling. [continue reading...]
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