Doing Good With Blood

During my husband's two years of treatment, he had undergone blood transfusions for several months and during those times, i couldn't thank enough those who donated blood for him. There were times that looking for donors was really hard but gladly, we were able to surpassed those times and was able to look for people who are willing to help without asking for anything in return.

Donating blood is saving lives and here's the basic info and the benefits about blood donation.

1) You'll save lives. You can only donate blood if you're at least 18 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Your blood pressure (BP) must be between 90-160/60-100. So, if your BP is 110/70, then you're good to go. Your healthy blood will save a lot of lives during medical emergencies and natural disasters.

2) You'll get checked. The screening process you undergo before you donate blood also serves as your free personal health check-up, as medical professionals will find out your blood type and make sure you're not suffering from anemia or other ailments.

3) You'll have new cells. When you donate blood, your bone marrow will be stimulated to produce new and active cells which, in turn, make your blood-forming organs function more effectively.

source: Cosmopolitan Magazine