Blood Donation- Boon For Life
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When was the last time you have donated blood or save any life???
We should ask this questions to ourself.
Today, I have done it :) after a year break, as part of the volunteer program & feeling good :)
Though it's not my first time, I have done in past many times. So thought to share my views and hope I can motivate others too!!!
There are some facts I want to share with all Steemians friends !!!
Hope to motivate few to do one good act for society and yourself.
# Gift from God
Blood is one of the life-saving gifts from God & discovered by medical science.
There is always a scarcity of blood in the world. One of fact is medical science not able to create synthetic blood on an industrial scale, though some progress made by scientist recently but it’s still long way….
DONATING BLOOD is a WIN-WIN situation.
Here are few some facts :
Reduces chances of critical diseases
Its diminishes chances of getting cancer and cardiac diseases. Some study point that accesses iron is one of the reasons for some type of cancers and heart disease. Donating blood drops oxidative iron level and reduce changes of such diseases, so it's one of the best ways to balance Iron in the body.
Burn calories/weight loss
It helps to Burn calories/weight loss!!! It’s expected that nearly 650 calories are burnt every unit you donate.
Improve blood flow, reduce aging and stesss
The viscosity of blood reduces which help better blood flow. Some study also says its reduce aging and stress.
Social responsibility
It contributes society to prepare for catastrophic or crisis situations. Could be man made or mother nature.
Few key prerequisite before blood donation:
Must be healthy. Weight must be more than 45 KG & age between 18-60.
Must be mentally and medically fit.
Blood pressure should be normal (120/80) and HB should not be less 12.5
Must NOT consume medicine or alcohol for last 48 hours.
Must NOT have cardiac, kidney, liver or blood diseases.
Must NOT be impacted by a transferable disease like HIV, blood cancer, and Hepatitis.
Must NOT be drugs addict or using steroids.
Should not have Jaundice for last 3 year.
Had a good meal and sound sleep before donation.
The gap of at least 3 months.