Hey frendz.... Once again we are back with the social service as our motto... N this time IARE is gonna do things big enough...
To start with.... A Blood Donation Camp has been organised by the college authorities on 9th of October. All the students are requested to come forward and make this event a grand success... Please do inform your parents before you line up for donating... Heres a quick dos and donts for the interested students....
Dos:
1. Eat foods high in iron a few hours before donating to ensure that your iron count is high. These include whole grains, and dark, leafy vegetables such as spinach. The vitamin C in orange juice also helps increase iron absorption.
2. Having a light-hearted conversation with the person administering your donation can help to distract you. Pinch yourself while the needle is going in, and have something to chew on, such as gum, to take your mind off the needle. Recite something from memory, or sing a song while the blood is being drawn. Before you know it, the process will be over.
3. Have a snack after the donation. Snacks to get your blood sugar back up to a normal level will be provided. Be sure to have the juice and cookies, and rest in the center while you eat.
4. Make sure your next meal is high in protein. Also remember to consume fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water, as the combination will help your body to create new blood right away.
5. Rest for the remainder of the day. Don't plan a trip to the gym or to the dance club later. Instead, try to rest as you would if you were trying to get over a bad cold. Read, see a movie, or work on the computer, but don't push yourself too hard.
Donts:
1. Don't consume caffeinated beverages before donating. While it's important to drink plenty of fluids beforehand, caffeinated drinks are coffee, which will make the body expel more water. Stick with water instead.
2. Don't eat fatty foods prior to the process. The fat in fast foods, for example, can interfere with the blood screening done after the donation, causing the blood to be disposed of, and you don't want your donation to go to waste.
3. Don't donate on an empty stomach. Eat a good breakfast to keep your blood sugar stable and to ward off lightheadedness. Don't eat too close to donation time, however, as this may result in an upset stomach.
4. Don't donate if you weigh less than 110 pounds or if you're younger than 17 years of age.
A team of docs will be available at the campus on the day. First timers are advised not to get panicky.... Everything wil be fine...
