Dr. Travis Stork Explains Why You Should Donate Blood

[@glennl70]

A good time to donate blood is about 4-5 days before major holidays. It takes a few days for a blood bank to process the blood for use. So I normally try to donate before Memorial Day and Labor Day. Typically around holidays where there are increased accidents of all types. ie. boating, vehicle, etc. However, anytime is a good time to donate. You will be answering someone's needs & maybe prayers.

[@kiranpskerker]

I myself have donated 118 times since 18yrs of age till now 47ys. It has helped me miraculously.

[@icuthere968]

Sir, i want to be like you.

[@tonystonebraker]

That’s amazing. I donated today at 52, I haven’t donated since I was in my early 20’s I think. Totally forgot it was a thing to do actually. You are amazing.

[@shahid8545]

Care to explain further

[@Fhndfh213]

Wow liar

[@Financefunandfitness]

224 donated at 56 years old

[@lucillekluivert343]

I HAVE BEEN A DONOR FROM AGE 23 TILL 45 THAN I STOPPED BUT I WANNA START AGAIN AND STOP WHEN AM 60 BY THE GRACE OF GOD ,I ALWAYS LOVE TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED AND I WILL KEEP DOING SO

[@thehoneybadger1223]

I gave for the first time on Sunday, it's good to know that your donation can help up to 3 people or 8 new born babies

[@sheree6102]

Yup they sell it to the hospitals and the hospitals charge that babies family thousands of dollars.

[@thehoneybadger1223]

@sheree6102 not in my country, thankfully

[@lakadninja]

lovely im a blood donor since 2008 keep giving! lets safe life

[@erikgarcia3778]

Your risk for heart attack is significantly reduced when you donate as well, triglycerides and cholesterol levels normalize significantly. My mother was not progressing with statins or they weren’t working tried other prescribed beta blockers finally I made her donate and walla” he Bp reglulated triglycerides returned to normal Bp went from sys 210 to sys 130 now I do this as well not only do you help others in dire need, you kill two birds with one stone.

[@letitbeenow]

❤👍

[@tlibrary2741]

How often do you do it?

[@437765513]

@@tlibrary2741 It's good to give every 8 weeks. Once you get over the "hump" (could be 1 donation, could take 3 or 4 times) and your body becomes more used to donating, I swear it starts to feel really good. Not quite euphoric, but this really great feeling like you got 10 hours of great sleep is the best way I can think of describing it. I firmly believe it's a good anti-aging thing to do - and it's free and potentially saves lives.

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

What if people hardly have a lot of blood as it is? My mom hardly has any blood when she has a paper cut, she hardly bleeds.

[@50Steaks68]

Source?

[@rodneybooth4069]

I didn't start donating until after I retired and I got my 2 gallon pin last year. I sleep very well by giving blood regardless of what it's used for. I hope I can continue giving as I age.

[@faustadeveza6916]

I am a blood donor in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and now I am a Filipino Canadian donating blood here in canada 🇨🇦 10x

[@Jadexies]

I have for the first time today and I’m happy to be able to help someone in need

[@Shujagujjar007]

I have booked my appointment already from now on I am going to donate on regular basis.

[@unstoppabledoris]

I have donated 10x at this point I hope to keep donating

[@apglong8673]

It was my first blood 🩸 donation today

[@_SamuraiWarrior_]

@@abig_old_swan keep up the great work my fellow donors, how ya feelin now?

[@PraveenSrJ01]

My first time was 2 weeks ago

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I donated blood 🩸 very first time 2 weeks ago at the American Red Cross

[@neemguy81]

I was born at an Air Force base in England in 1981. I was moved to the US when I was 9 months old. I was told I can't donate due to the mad cow disease. Is there a way to test out of this? I'm O- and would really like the chance to donate.

[@bennyben7040]

There’s no way to test if you have CJD virus - the virus that causes mad cow disease. Mad cow is only found in brain autopsy

[@neemguy81]

@@bennyben7040 Thanks, just looked that up... bummer.

[@Mark-oc9gz]

I think they may have recently changed some of the restrictions. You may want to try again and see if you have any luck.

[@alidi4144]

My husband donates he was born there I've never heard of that

[@437765513]

Don't tell them that on your questionaire. They check your blood anyhow and if it was a problem it wouldn't get through the screen.

[@Tweakkkkkk]

In my life i have donated up to 1000 pints of blood. 😭

[@Craigstaaygear]

No, mate

[@Tweakkkkkk]

@@Craigstaaygear faxx homie. was doing it for money. nobody likes to talk about their past hustle. but that was mine. and I guess my blood runs in the veins of a lot of Nigerians

[@Craigstaaygear]

@@Tweakkkkkk O-Ti-Da

[@Tweakkkkkk]

@Annie you have a good heart

[@Tweakkkkkk]

@Annie really?...thats a great idea. Thanks

[@ateezyrozaytv1]

Going today to do My 1st blood donation. Wish Me luck 💪

[@ndn2589]

They need blood every 2 seconds yet I went to red cross today they Said I need a appointment

[@jimcook8514]

I used to donate my O- blood until some San Diego Police officers went out of their way to screw me. Donating for me is like shoveling sand against the tide. Why be a good guy when tyrannts will do you harm just cause they can and society says its ok.

[@abhikrishnarampersad8426]

Good day I don't know if you will see this but I have give blood 18 times and now I have psoriasis can you tell me on this pls

[@yoyolove3296]

No I dont believe tou can give blood because psoriasis can be auto immune abn ormality

[@ChampaignSted]

Going today to donate for the first time

[@andrescastorena9604]

I tried first time this past Saturday crazy feeling tho

[@deedee99ist]

My first time and feel so giddy

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

That woman needs to stop interrupting

[@perveziqbal135]

I have donated blood 6 to 7 times in previous 3 years, i gained extra weight, is there any connection between ?

[@ChefZaddy]

Lol too many snacks after

[@juliacarat]

No. It is the opposite actually, you burn 200-600 calories while donating a pint of blood. Gaining weight over the period of 3 years could have numerous reasons, donating blood can't be one of them.

[@perveziqbal135]

@@juliacarat I see, let's quit burger 🍔 🥺

[@juliacarat]

@@perveziqbal135 You got this 😌

[@andrewcameron6611]

Helped you in what way?

[@faustadeveza6916]

I donate blood Saturday Aug 13. It was my tenth times. They gave me pin.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

While some blood goes to a good cause, much of it is wasted on fruitless cases of internal bleeding and it is just repeatedly given without stopping the source of the bleed. Then the patient dies anyway. Another popular one is alcoholic induced GI bleeds. People come in to the hospital, get blood, get cauterized, and then go back home and drink. Then they show up months later to have it done all over again. While it can be a winning situation for donor and recipient, there is a dark side to be aware of from someone who sees how units of blood are used first hand.

[@jodo2785]

You don't give the blood to patients for free. So why should anyone donate it for free?

[@catw6998]

Maybe one of these days they can figure out how many of us stationed overseas in Europe during the “Mad Cow Disease” can give blood again????

[@bennyben7040]

They’re in the middle of changing that policy. Now the ban will focus on U.K. and surrounding islands and France.

[@437765513]

Stop telling them that.

[@catw6998]

@@437765513 Why? You don’t like giving blood?

[@catw6998]

@@bennyben7040 I asked about that but they say that they’re not ready to do that.

[@437765513]

@catw6998 I love giving blood. How would they know you happened to be stationed overseas unless you volunteered that information? You're clearly fine and they screen the blood to boot.

[@mattstofko7797]

Can I donate now that I have the antibodies to fight covid and get it back a year for now to reestablish the antibodies back into my system?

[@Tweakkkkkk]

If you eat normally and drink a lot of fluids you should get your blood back within a week or two

[@chasedoman8212]

I’m selfish. I donate blood for my own health benefits.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

That’s the best reason really. There isn’t really a shortage, it just isn’t used wisely in hospitals. They throw it into people like it’s saline.

[@Trenton_D]

Hahaha I'm literally watching this video trying to find health benifts for myself haha

[@spongybone4071]

Donate blood? Which could save lives? I dont see many people donating houses, cars, money etc to others and they dont even save lives to the same extent. How about you give me a nice house, car and $10 million and i give some blood! Its a bit rich is all im saying...

[@mrdarryl2row]

Men should donate from 20 years of age on and women after menopause to keep iron accumulation in check. Especially if Irish decent.

[@alexthecreator8380]

the biggest problem i have with it is the energy drain

[@437765513]

That's only the first time or 2 or three. I fainted my first time and woke up to 4 of the phlebotomists fanning me. Now I practically hop off the bed and feel fantastic for the next 48 hours. It is a life extension hack - super healthy for your body to be forced to regenerate blood every 8 weeks. It's like getting an oil change.

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Eat well before donating sugars carbs iron etc..

[@michaelpearce6284]

All good until you crash your ferritin levels.

[@jq-t6882]

Those that give for a good cause. "Good Cause" is subjective when the average charge to a patient who receives that blood is over $200. Blood for profit.

[@rodneybooth4069]

If I needed it than that would be a steal. Ask someone who needs it if it's worth it?

[@nnjddr]

cost of labor isn't free

[@mathematikexplained6144]

@@rodneybooth4069 exactly! In this case you would receive my money faster than the speed of light.

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

So you think it's free to draw the donated blood, test it, store it properly and then administer the blood? Are you stoned or something?

[@juliacarat]

Those who donate blood do it for a good cause because you usually don't get paid to donate. It is not free for patients, however, because it is not free to take, test and store the blood.

[@hamzaahmetasevic5764]

Just donated

[@jennyq4979]

Can you donate blood if you have a disease like diabetes, anemia, or hypothyroidism?

[@yourayneeum6964]

Jenny Q If you've got Anemia you most likely can't donate blood.

[@henrysullivan8389]

Where i donate at oneblood they allow diabetics to donate

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Not in the uk

[@karollovely369]

Anemia for sure you can not , unless you dont tell them but you will likely faint during donating , and they check for your blood pressure if its too low or too high you're not allowed on that day, if you have a disease you are also not allowed , if you weigh less than 55 kgs you're not allowed

[@starglitterful]

@@yourayneeum6964 you won't get diabetes if someone donates you blood who has it. It's a disease from the pancreas.

[@JESUS555]

Follow Jesus time its short.

[@Ahmed-us5ns]

That man is prime he got nightblood

[@robertevans1343]

👍🏾

[@tomschmitt8561]

First annual? 🤔

[@drrd4127]

I can't because I am British. I was six during the foot and mouth crisis.

[@lilfrontfart]

I was almost forced

[@an6350]

It's kind of fun too when i have nothing to do

[@ladayblues6759]

Rachel let him talk

[@StarContract]

I'm going to be a regular donor from tomorrow on

[@jodo2785]

Don't donate blood until healthcare is free Someone will be charged for your blood at the end of the day, don't be generous until insurance companies are generous too

[@StarContract]

@@jodo2785 The people on the other side are helpless, there are other ways to push for free health care

[@StarContract]

@@jodo2785 unfortunately I know because my father died from blood cancer not long ago

[@rafreyes1190]

🐈 smol (

[@randabuffer6562]

Wrong! You can donate 2 pints of blood per visit, it’s called “power red”

[@jollymollypp]

So some can

[@emmanuelbadu7864]

I ain't donating I'm sickle cell

[@FatDudeStudios]

No i dont think i will

[@src3360]

Dr Hottie 😍😍

[@carbmonster6]

Let him talk ffs!

[@aabifauzi5087]

provide me location and dates each time so, that i can visit there instead of this long painful (spying propaganda thing )

[@thisguyy]

Except he's not a real doctor....

[@Sweenece]

Looking a little pale in the back left lol 😆

[@marcjtdc]

Show up high so they get stoned later lol

[@ren1724]

marcjtdc your levels get tested before donating. Although I find your comment funny it would probably be a waste of blood it’s also tested after the donation is finished and thrown away if it can’t be used.

[@WHEREVER-I-ROAM]

LETS go BRANDON

[@Joe-wr9fn]

? What’s wrong with you

[@erniecholo8527]

I ain't donating shit of my body i don't give a fuck about people I am not ignorant I just hate needles

[@HunterTheWolf620]

Ok if I wanna die then maybe

[@charlesnye1736]

Rachel Ray is horribly annoying.

[@abteentajdin8877]

first I think ???