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#SickleCellAwareness today. I just wanted to remind you while looking for your life mate that:

AA + AA =✅
AA + AS =✅
AA + SS =✅
AA + AC =✅
AS + AS =❌
AS + SS =❌
AS + AC =❌
AC + SS =❌
SS + SS =❌
SC + AS =❌

Nigeria reportedly has the highest number of people with SS
For those asking, the haemoglobin C gene is also an abnormal gene, just like the S gene

If a person inherits this gene from both parents that person will have Hemoglobin C disease

If the person inherits it from only one parent then the person has the Hemoglobin C trait(AC)
Sometimes it happens also one parent has the S gene, and the other has the C gene, the baby might inherit both and have the sickle cell Hemoglobin C disease (SC)

This disease has similar symptoms similar to sickle cell anemia or Hemoglobin C disease,also said to be less severe
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Why people do cosmetic surgery

When you hear compliments, you feel good.

That's because a hormone called dopamine is released in your brain everytime you hear them.

This is why people will go to great lengths to look good

It's human behaviour, you can't change it
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That's why some people spend more than they should, undergo dangerous procedures even when they should not, borrow, just to look good.

Remember: Human behavior
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You will think the gory photos will stop them.

No: Dopamine
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So here's the thing:

Tumeric, ginger, garlic, curry and all those things will do little for your immune system.

It's like focusing on interior decoration when your roof is leaking.

Your body needs vitamins and minerals to build your immune system. They are like corner stones.
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Another interesting part is this:
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Your body doesn't store it either, so you have to always replenish it when it goes down. Almost like fuel
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Parents now use iPads, phones and tablets to keep children busy.

Excessive exposure to screens can slow the development of your child's brain.

When growing, they need interaction with people, that's how they pick up skills, use their imagination, learn verbal skills etc

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Limit the time your children spend with devices. Choose a time when they can use it, stick to that time

Using your phone or iPad to stop your child from crying is a bad idea. They get addicted to it and while watching the screen they zone out

No active thought takes place
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Allow them physical interaction with other kids as well as physical skills.

Make sure you're aware of what they are downloading off the Internet also.

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