Hello Sickle Cell Famz!



I've been getting alot of emails at sicklecelldiva@gmail.com and my blog www.sicklecelldiva.com....asking me what do I eat and how do I handle my day to day living with sickle cell. Well I've decided to give you some basic information that will hopefully help you and make your sickle cell living more comfortable.



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I avoid as much processed foods as possible. I do however eat… Continue

Hi there Sickle Cell Famz!! Well its getting cold and if you have pain like me...if its too cold a crisis can start..if its too hot a crisis can start. So with that said get your gloves, hats, scarfs and warm jackets ready!! And I also like to wear that funny looking bike-riding gear under my clothes (Zappos.com) It makes a great 2nd layer of skin if u dont want to wear a heavy coat. Also dont forget that heating blanket..although "moist" heat is the best heat for us Sickle Cell Smart folks!… Continue

Listen my Sickle Cell Family!!! Protect your body as much as you can. If you have to take pain meds plz flush your body with alittle lemon water or apple vinegar water...Eat as natural as possible!! No fast foods or limit your fast food intake. NO SALT!! Plz use Mrs.Dash & Cayanne Pepper as often as u eat. Shop at stores where the produce is organic or less chemicals as possible. The older we get our organs began to feel the effects of having sickle cell. Those darn sickled cells will… Continue