ADVANTAGES OF BLOOD DONATION

1.It gives you a free mini physical examination.
Before donating blood, your hemoglobin level will be tested. If it is low, then you will not be allowed to donate blood. Besides hemoglobin, your blood pressure level and body weight will also be checked. In addition, your blood will also be examined for detecting the presence of five diseases, namely, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS and malaria. If you are not suffering from these diseases, only then you will be allowed to donate your blood.

 

 

2.Chances of heart disease and stokes are about 30% lesser in men who donate blood regularly.

 

3.Reduces blood pressure.

4.Iron overloading is also thought to increase the risk of heart diseases. Besides, iron oxidizes cholesterol, which is harmful for the arteries. Hemochromatosis is a genetic disease characterized by excess accumulation of iron in the tissues due to improper metabolism. The disease can cause damage to many organs like pancreas, adrenal glands, etc. It may also cause diabetes, liver diseases and heart diseases. So, donating blood on a regular basis would help you to regulate the level of iron in your body. Studies have shown that donating blood regularly can be beneficial for the heart and circulatory system and can reduce the risk of heart diseases, especially among young people.

5.Production of new red blood cells enhanced. Bone marrow is activated.

6.Burns calories: one unit of blood donation causes burning of about 650 calories.

 

 

7.Heeling of Euphoria - well being.

 

 

8.Reduces Risk of Cancer.

 

9.A unit of blood donated by you can benefit three persons. Blood can be separated into RBC, PLASMA and PLATELETS. All of them are life saving.

Health benefits of CABBAGE

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CABBAGE:

The health benefits of cabbage include treatment of constipation, stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart diseases, a

geing, and Alzheimer's disease.Did you know that the cheap, humble looking and so widely used cabbage could work miracles? Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of Brassica family, round or oval in shape, consisting of soft light green or whitish inner leaves covered with harder and dark green outer leaves. It is widely used throughout the world, eaten cooked or raw as salad and is a very popular vegetable.

Deficiency Symptoms:
Deficiency of Vitamin C: Scurvy, which is recognized by spongy and bleeding gums, cracked lip corners etc., very weak immune system, frequent infections and cold, ageing, depression etc.
Remedy: Cabbage is abundant is Vitamin C. You will be surprised to know that it is richer in vitamin C than the famous oranges. Vitamin C, being one of the best anti oxidant, reduces free radicals in your body which are the basic causes of ageing. It also helps repairing the wear and tears in the body. Thus it is very helpful in treating ulcers, certain cancers, depressions, for strengthening immune system and fighting against cough and cold, healing of wounds and damaged tissues, proper functioning of nervous system and thereby help curing Alzheimer’s disease etc.

Deficiency of Roughage: This is a very serious deficiency but most neglected. Lack of roughage in the food results in constipation, the root cause to innumerable other ailments and health hazards such as stomach ulcers, headache, intestinal cancer, indigestion and resultant loss of appetite, skin diseases, eczema, ageing and hundreds related problems.
Remedies: Cabbage is very rich in fiber. This helps retain water and forms the bulk of the food and the bowels. Thus it is a good cure for constipation and related problems.



Deficiency of Sulphur: Sulphur is a very useful nutrient as it fights infections. Its deficiency results in microbial infections and late healing of wounds.
Remedy: Again, cabbage is rich is sulphur. So, it helps fight infections in wounds and ulcers.

Detoxification by cabbage: Cabbage is a good detoxifier too, i.e. it purifies blood and removes toxins (primarily free radicals and uric acid which is major cause for rheumatism, gout, arthritis, renal calculi, skin diseases, eczema, hardening and de-colorization of skin etc.). This detoxifying effect of cabbage is due to the presence of vitamin C and sulphur.



Other benefits of Cabbage: Cabbage, being rich in iodine, helps in proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system, apart from keeping the endocrinal glands in proper condition. Thus, it is good for brain and treatment of neurotic disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The various other nutrients present in cabbage such as vitamin-E which keeps the skin, eye and hair healthy, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc., are very useful for overall health. The cabbage can also be used for treatment of varicose veins, leg ulcers, peptic and duodenal ulcers etc.

Benefits of TURMERIC

Benefits of TURMERIC

· It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

· When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

· Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

· It is a natural liver detoxifier.

· Prevents and slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

· Prevents metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

· It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

· Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

· Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

· May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

· Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

· Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

· Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

· Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

· Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

· Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

· Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

· May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

· Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.