bloodletting

[Lhemmix]

I think that everyone who is in good health should take time and give blood. You could give a maximum of 500cc every six months.Me, I have donated twice already.

A lot of good things can be derived from giving blood, namely:
1. A free physical check-up. Before you can donate, you would be thoroughly checked if you are physically fit to give blood.

2. It's like an oil change, where old blood from your system is taken out. Your body will generate fresh new blood cells over time.

3. It is morally uplifting, knowing that you have done a noble thing, helping out other people who are in need. It's the way of the Don Juan.

Just be sure to drink a lot of fluids after you have donated some blood. Juices are better. Beer is a diuretic, so it is better to stay away from it for a while.

 

[Chillisauce]

I tried to give blood once, apparently i'm not allowed to because i lived in England in the wrong time-frame. Theres a posibility i may have mad-cow disease hah! :crazy:

What blood type are you by the way L.

 

[ghostin]

Originally posted by Lhemmix


2. It's like an oil change, where old blood from your system is taken out. Your body will generate fresh new blood cells over time.

There are no personal health benefits from donating your blood. Your body constantly recycles red blood cells.

It is good for society tho.

 

[Lhemmix]

My blood type is O+.
Very dark in color.

I used to donate blood to my ex-gf's father. Her dad had been on dialysis for a year and needs blood occassionally since his kidneys would not make any red blood cells anymore.

 

[Duo]

I've never donated blood (I will eventually), but I do get nosebleeds fairly often. And for some reason I always feel better (happier, clearer thinking, energetic) after having a ~5 minute nosebleed. No idea why.