Michael Quadri

A few rooms in my house are being renovated, and it has been a very stressful process, to say the least, but this process did get me thinking.

Have you had to make any changes in your home that help you when it comes to living with sickle cell? For example, have you had to install any aids to help with movement (Ramps, handlebars, lifts,…[Read more]

Summer is quickly approaching and it is common for people to travel during these warmer months. However, traveling can be a very dangerous task for a person with sickle cell. There is a high exposure to multiple crisis triggers when traveling.

When going on holiday, how do you ensure that you are best equipped to travel and what procedures do…[Read more]

Sickle cell is a condition that often prevents oxygen from getting to various areas in the body, including vital organs. A lack of oxygen to the brain can cause serious effects on one’s well-being, one of them being stroke. I learned about the relationship between sickle cell and stroke roughly three years ago and I was shocked at how common t…[Read more]

Carers! How much do you know about donating your stem cells and have you registered to be a stem cell donor?

About five years ago, I registered to be a stem cell donor without really knowing what I was doing. All I was told is that your stem cells could be used to help others be “cured” from conditions such as sickle cell and cancer, how…[Read more]

Sickle cell tends to take more of a toll on the body as one gets older, so adopting healthy habits such as eating correctly, drinking water regularly, or even getting 30 minutes of exercise daily could do wonders to ensure your body is in the best position to tackle the strain caused by sickle cell.

What measures have you taken to make sure…[Read more]

What measures or actions do you take to guard yourself against a crisis?

Crisis triggers can range from dehydration to overexertion of your body. That is why it’s extremely important to understand your triggers and understand how your body reacts in certain situations. Mary has a great column on how she has tried to avoid crises triggered by…[Read more]

I have a slight obsession with indoor plants, and I am growing quite the collection ranging from aloe vera plants, rubber plants, snake plants, peace lilies, and more.

In addition to the amazing appearance of these plants, they do come with their benefits, and in my opinion, the most useful is their air-purifying abilities.

Studies have…[Read more]

Everyone needs a distraction now and again. What are the things you do to make yourself feel good & forget about the stresses of sickle cell?

As a sickle cell patient, how do you find the process of setting boundaries with your carer?

The avidse I would give my younger self is to take every opportunity life gives you. Don’t be afriad to go outside your comfort zone because that is where you get the biggest rewards life has to offer.

How confident are you when it comes to speaking to kids about sickle? Is this something that you typically shy away from or are you up to the challenge?

Are you a carer for a parent, child, friend or is it your profession?

For me it is food, I love trying new foods and experiencing different cultures or buying a new gadget. These are a few of the things that bring me joy daly.

I personally tend to listen to gospel music or listen to one of my favourite speakers, Les Brown.