Reasons to Donate Blood

Have you ever donated blood? If you have why did you do it? It may have been for a loved one or a friend. It could have been for the free coupons and gift certificates blood centers provide for donations. Maybe you’re required to donate blood being that you’re in the medical field.

In actuality, less than 10% of the population has donated blood to the world’s blood centers. Why? Most people say they’ve never been asked. Some say they just need some reminding. Others are deathly afraid of blood or needles.

From: Why Donate Blood? 8 Reasons Why You Should Give Blood

By Lauren Axelrod

Healthy Eating Tips: Eating Healthy Snacks

This video discusses healthy snack options. This gentleman believes in three meals per day and a total of two snacks. This is normally optimum for maintaining a healthy blood sugar level.

An Awakening at the Elgin Mental Health Center

Mentally ill patients at the Elgin Mental Health Center study arts. This video interview discusses how art therapy has helped patients cope with their mental illness! The work done at the Elgin Mental Health Center is truly inspiring.

How to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Lauren Axelrod says "When we adopt eating habits that include these types of foods--Italian for me--your health and wellness start to become an issue. Increasing amounts of sodium, along with a lack of time to spare for exercise, drove my blood pressure through the roof.

Today, I have had to really rearrange my life to incorporate all of the things I need to maintain my blood pressure at a healthy level. It's been a challenge with my busy school schedule, and the fact that I have been skipping meals on top of that--well you see where I was headed. After a long conversation with my friend who's a medical doctor, and my father who's a self-proclaimed exercise junkie, I found the perfect combination of food and exercise that helped me hit my targets for optimum wellness. Don't Skip Meals" For more see: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure