2. There is never enough blood in hospitals. If you look
around you will find plenty of opportunities to donate
blood. While this is true, there are still some out there
that hesitate to donate. Here are some reasons why you
should donate your blood often. Sense of Fulfillment
There is no greater sense of fulfillment then when we
give a part of ourselves and we don't exactly know who
it will go to.
3. Seeing as how multiple visits to the doctor can quickly
get expensive, it's a good idea to go to the doctor's
office with certain things in mind that will help you
make the best of your visit. Keep reading if you want to
know what some of those things might be.
4. Free Health Check-Up If you want to know if your
cholesterol is up or if you have low blood pressure, then
giving blood can be a quick and cheap way to find out.
You basically get a free checkup where they make sure
that there is nothing wrong with your blood. The tests
are extensive enough to make sure that everything is
alright with your blood, so you can leave knowing much
more about your body than you did before you got
there.
5. People don't usually keep things from their doctor
consciously, but it can easy to simply forget certain
symptoms you may have experienced when you're in the
doctor's office. A good way to combat this is to keep a
record of any sensations or feelings you may experience.
That way, you can quickly look over them before you go
to the doctor's office.
6. Lowers Heart Disease Risk When you give blood it
lowers the levels of iron in the blood which decreases
the amount of oxidative damage. This is the reason that
women are less likely to have heart attacks than men,
especially when they experience bleeding with their
periods.
7. This lowers their iron levels and decreases oxidative
damage. While iron plays an essential role in the body,
when there is too much, there can be some serious
damage. There are also requirements of those wishing
to give blood which gives you another reason to
maintain good health.
8. So don't be afraid to speak up. Always treat your doctor
with respect, but make sure that he or she knows your
situation. And if they have forgotten, don't be afraid to
remind them. Also, always remember that you are
paying money and taking time out of your day to find
the best possible way to keep you healthy. If anything
that your doctor suggests makes you feel
uncomfortable, ensure that you make it known.
9. Lose Weight For each time that you donate, you can lose
up to 650calories. This can add up when you give blood
consistently. Another thing to think about is the fact that
when you give blood your body needs to replenish your
blood supply and this can bring good new blood around
the body.
10. Communicate Above all else, simply remember that your
doctor is a person, just like you. So get in the habit of
talking.
11. Part of making sure you are healthy is being able to talk
freely about what you are feeling. While many people
feel comfortable with their doctors, they don't always go
out of their way to talk about how they are doing, so
make sure you do, and the health benefits will surely
follow.