Why Are Sickle Cell Patients Anti-Social?
A common misconception is that sickle cell patients are anti-social. Take a peek behind the curtain and find out why this is not the case.
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Fatigue and Sickle Cell
Sometimes, you don’t have pain, but really don’t have the energy to go out and hit the town. Your blood counts are low. You’re tired. It’s not a crime.
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Meet Emily: Nursing Student, Rock Climber, Dancer and SC Warrior
This week’s warrior in the spotlight is Emily Imandomwanyi. Recently featured in the Dallas Times, Emily is a full time nursing student who is beautiful, intelligent, and passionate about life. And oh yeah, she has sickle cell.
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Recipe: Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard
Lentils, sweet potatoes and swiss chard are on the list of foods that people with sickle cell should love. Here is my favorite lentils recipe from the New York Times. It’s not too spicy, but you can limit the jalepenos if you wish. If you don’t have swiss chard, you can substitute spinach instead, and
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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.
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Recipe: Beets, Apple, Carrot Juice
Beets and carrots are great for preventing sickling of cells. Here is another recipe to try, juice the veggies with some apples. Yum!
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Silent Strokes Found in Children with SC
Silent mini-strokes have been found in children with sickle cell. Is your child at risk?
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Janet Princess Taylor: Intelligent, 6-Year old Warrior
Janet is 6 years old and is already speaking out about sickle cell. What’s your excuse?
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7 Foods SC Patients Need
Here is a list of 7 food groups that you should incorporate into your sickle cell diet.
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SCD and Iron Overload
Educate yourself on iron overload, one of the hazards of frequent blood transfusions.
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