The importance of donating blood

You don’t have to be a doctor to save lives… you can just donate blood!

All of us at some point would have donated or known someone who donated blood. Through college, workplaces and even blood donation drives, we would have seen the importance of donating blood and the passion with which certain people drive these campaigns.

However, have you really thought about what is the pressing need to donate blood?

How does it benefit you? How does it benefit the people you are donating to?

On World Blood Donation Day let us understand the importance of donating blood that goes a step further than it just being a good deed.

Weight Loss
Blood donation reduces the weight of donors – in case you are obese or at a risk of cardiovascular disorders, donating blood regularly is a great idea for you.

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New Blood Cells
Once you donate blood, the body replenishes itself by producing new blood cells that helps you maintain good health.

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Healthy heart and liver
Since iron over-load in the body causes diseases related to the heart and liver, donating blood helps in maintaining iron levels and reduces diseases.

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Better Blood Flow
Repeated blood donations can help blood flow better and ensure good health – this is because a good blood flow limits damages to the lining of your blood vessels and results in fewer blockages.

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Regular Medical Examination
Sometimes, we do not have the time to go get our vitals checked and ensure we are in the best of our health. However, donating blood regularly means that your vitals will be checked regularly and you can spot anything that goes wrong with your body immediately.

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Volunteering
With volunteering and helping another person altruistically comes a sense of wellness that promotes general health and well-being.

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Donation is the only way to get blood!
Even with medical improvements and technology at its peak, blood cannot be artificially made. The only way to get blood for a person who is struggling for his life is by using blood that has been donated. Hence, it is critical that someone donates blood to save another life!

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Reference:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/blood-donation.html

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/07/28/blood-donation-benefits.aspx