Sickle cell anemia, which is also called sickle cell disease, is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells of affected individuals. It is common among people of African, Middle-East and Mediterranean descent. In Africa, where children are indispensable factor in a successful marriage, many women have lost their marriages as a result of the death of their children because of this blood disease.
There is a substance called hemoglobin, which is found in the red blood cells. Its primary function is to help red blood cells to transport oxygen from air in our lungs to all parts of the body. This hemoglobin is of two types i.e. A and S types. People with sickle cell disease have double dose of the S hemoglobin (SS), each of which they inherited from each of the two parents. As a result of this defect, their red blood cells are sickle shaped (that was how the disease got its name), and therefore have difficulty in passing through small vessels because they are stiff. Also, red blood cells containing mainly S hemoglobin do not live as long as those with A hemoglobin. On the average, such cells live for about two to three weeks, in contrast to the red blood cells that have A hemoglobin, which may live for as long as one hundred and twenty days before there is a need for replacement. In other words, the red blood cells need replacement too frequently in sickle cell disease patients. This is the reason why these individuals are frequently anemic. For now, there is no cure for the disease except through divine intervention.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
6 QUICK TIPS TO REDUCE FAMILY EXPENSES ON FEEDING
It is not out of place to say that the cost of living is increasing this day all over the world. This is particularly true in African countries where the sizes of families are fairly large, the populations are high and the per-capita income is very low. The economic recession all over the world tend to worsen household troubles. The challenge confronting every family now is how to use the small resources at their disposal to achieve maximum satisfaction without resulting to borrowing and debt.
The following tips will result in drastic reduction in family expenses while ensuring that maximum satisfaction is derived from every dollar spent:
1. Budgeting Family Expenses: Governments all over the world usually prepare a budget of the income and expenses for a whole year. If a government with almost unlimited resources could do this, nothing stops families from having a monthly budget of how they intend to spend their incomes. The major advantage of budgeting is that it helps the family to maintain focus and it thus ensure that family financial resources are optimally used.
2. Buying of Food and Other Household Items in Bulk: The practice of buying things in bulk has the advantage of reducing the unit price of the items purchased.
3. Avoiding Impulse or Spontaneous Purchases: The family resources should be concentrated on buying the absolutely necessary items while leaving out the ones that are not urgent or necessary. Efforts should be made to stay within the budget for the month.
4. Making Effort to spend less than the amount actually budgeted: In African countries, where majority of people are farmers, food items are usually cheaper during the harvesting season. These food items should be purchased at this time, which results in less expense.
5. Avoid wasting Food: With experience, one should be able to know the quantity of food that is enough for the household. The practice of cooking more food than necessary should be avoided, except if the excess can be re-used again.
6. Avoid Credit Purchases: From my own experience, buying things and paying cash is relatively cheaper on the long run. Therefore, buying in cash is more economical.
If you have really enjoyed reading this article, your comments and observations are welcomed. Thanks.
The following tips will result in drastic reduction in family expenses while ensuring that maximum satisfaction is derived from every dollar spent:
1. Budgeting Family Expenses: Governments all over the world usually prepare a budget of the income and expenses for a whole year. If a government with almost unlimited resources could do this, nothing stops families from having a monthly budget of how they intend to spend their incomes. The major advantage of budgeting is that it helps the family to maintain focus and it thus ensure that family financial resources are optimally used.
2. Buying of Food and Other Household Items in Bulk: The practice of buying things in bulk has the advantage of reducing the unit price of the items purchased.
3. Avoiding Impulse or Spontaneous Purchases: The family resources should be concentrated on buying the absolutely necessary items while leaving out the ones that are not urgent or necessary. Efforts should be made to stay within the budget for the month.
4. Making Effort to spend less than the amount actually budgeted: In African countries, where majority of people are farmers, food items are usually cheaper during the harvesting season. These food items should be purchased at this time, which results in less expense.
5. Avoid wasting Food: With experience, one should be able to know the quantity of food that is enough for the household. The practice of cooking more food than necessary should be avoided, except if the excess can be re-used again.
6. Avoid Credit Purchases: From my own experience, buying things and paying cash is relatively cheaper on the long run. Therefore, buying in cash is more economical.
If you have really enjoyed reading this article, your comments and observations are welcomed. Thanks.
Friday, January 8, 2010
3 Low Cost Strategies to Slow Down Aging Process
Aging is a natural process which is peculiar to all living things. This is very true of human beings, who are the highest of God's creation.
Studies show that aging is accelerated if we dont have enough nutrients required for healthy development of our body organs.This is the reason why our body organs tend to lose their functions with age. Various abuses such as drugs and too much sexual fulfilment can also speed up the aging process.
The following tips will reduce the speed at which one ages:
1. Eat the most nutritious food possible. There may also be need to take nutritional supplements to augument what is obtained from food.
2. Maintain a habit of rest: It is good to have time to rest, daily, weekly and annually.It is not a bad idea to travel on holiday for a change in evironment.
3. maintain a positive mental attitude: people who have a positive attitude towards life are likely to live longer than anyone with a negative attitude.
It is my belief that if these tips are implemented they will actually help us to renew our youth like the eagles, as promised in the Holy Bible.
Studies show that aging is accelerated if we dont have enough nutrients required for healthy development of our body organs.This is the reason why our body organs tend to lose their functions with age. Various abuses such as drugs and too much sexual fulfilment can also speed up the aging process.
The following tips will reduce the speed at which one ages:
1. Eat the most nutritious food possible. There may also be need to take nutritional supplements to augument what is obtained from food.
2. Maintain a habit of rest: It is good to have time to rest, daily, weekly and annually.It is not a bad idea to travel on holiday for a change in evironment.
3. maintain a positive mental attitude: people who have a positive attitude towards life are likely to live longer than anyone with a negative attitude.
It is my belief that if these tips are implemented they will actually help us to renew our youth like the eagles, as promised in the Holy Bible.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
HAPPY XMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YER
Through this medium, i want to wish all my followers a merry christmas and a happy new year. It is my expectation that the new year 2010 will come with lots and lots of opportunities for everyone of us.Thanks and God bless.
Friday, November 20, 2009
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND CURE FOR ECZEMA?
Dear readers, a friend recently informed me that he saw eczema developing on his back. What are the causes of this condition and how can the eczema be removed from the skin? Your comments are welcomed. Thanks.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
EAT MORE BANANA AND STAY HEALTHY
Banana is a tropical fruit that is grown using suckers and water-shoot or bits. It matures between 18-24 months, depending on variety planted. Banana is greatly valued for its nutritional content.
The ripe fruit has a lot of potassium which is very good for people who exrcise a lot. Potassium is also known to be able to keep the blood pressure low. In diarrhoea patients, banana is very important as it helps to replace the nutrients that was lost. It also replaces the electrolytes which helps to maintain fluid balance and power the body.
An average sized banana fruit provides about 33mg of magnesium, 452 milligrams of potassium and a little over 2grammes of fibre, which is equally soluble and assist in lowering body cholesterol. The calorie content of banana is made up mainly of carbohydrates . As the fruit ripens, the sugar level rises while the starch level falls. For this reason the fruit is easier to digest the more ripe it becomes. The fruit is generally low in protein, though the amount of protein in the fruit is generally higher than the amount of fat. The vitamin C which is found in Banana helps the body to fight diseses and infections. This vitamin is also important for synthesis of connective tissues, iron absorption and the formation of blood. Banana also has vitamin B6 which assists in synthesis of antibodies in the immune system and also helps in blood formation and proper functioning of the nervous system.
The ripe fruit has a lot of potassium which is very good for people who exrcise a lot. Potassium is also known to be able to keep the blood pressure low. In diarrhoea patients, banana is very important as it helps to replace the nutrients that was lost. It also replaces the electrolytes which helps to maintain fluid balance and power the body.
An average sized banana fruit provides about 33mg of magnesium, 452 milligrams of potassium and a little over 2grammes of fibre, which is equally soluble and assist in lowering body cholesterol. The calorie content of banana is made up mainly of carbohydrates . As the fruit ripens, the sugar level rises while the starch level falls. For this reason the fruit is easier to digest the more ripe it becomes. The fruit is generally low in protein, though the amount of protein in the fruit is generally higher than the amount of fat. The vitamin C which is found in Banana helps the body to fight diseses and infections. This vitamin is also important for synthesis of connective tissues, iron absorption and the formation of blood. Banana also has vitamin B6 which assists in synthesis of antibodies in the immune system and also helps in blood formation and proper functioning of the nervous system.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
DO You Know That Good Food can make You Feel sexier?
Nutritionists generally believe that eating healthy foods which are rich in nutrients can actually make you feel and look sexier. This is because the nutrients keep your hair and skin healthy. Also eating good food while exercising regularly will make the body strong and fit.
Foods such as dairy products are rich in protein, which is good for beautiful skins and good hairs. Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C. Eating an orange a day gives the body enough vitamin C which is needed. This vitamin makes the body beautiful by keeping the connective tissues strong, thus preventing wrinkling of the skin. Other foods that contribute to healthy skin and hairs are tomatoes, berries, walnut and oysters.
Foods such as dairy products are rich in protein, which is good for beautiful skins and good hairs. Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C. Eating an orange a day gives the body enough vitamin C which is needed. This vitamin makes the body beautiful by keeping the connective tissues strong, thus preventing wrinkling of the skin. Other foods that contribute to healthy skin and hairs are tomatoes, berries, walnut and oysters.
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