Three Unexpected Benefits of Donating Blood

Most folks who end up donating blood do it because they want to help others. And that is fantastic. Doing so just once may actually help save the lives of up to three people. But still, the percentage of the US population that actually does donate blood is very low, with less than ten percent making a donation every year.

So why don’t more people donate? Don’t most of us have a desire to help others? Something as seemingly innocuous as spending thirty minutes donating blood to save three human life forms sounds like a deed of extraordinary effect, doesn’t it? No question, it is, but unfortunately a great many claim to have never given it a thought, for they were too busy; others, that they just don’t like needles. Whether the responses are a prevarication or are genuine, the fact is that most just prefer not to do it.

However, it may just be time for folks to reconsider their choice to forgo donating blood, because recent studies tell us that giving blood may not just help others, but it may help the one donating as well. Read more to find out what these benefits are.

Sugar: A Leading Promoter of Cancer & Heart Disease

Over 1.6 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States of America this year – and over half a million are expected to die from the disease. Another 600,000 Americans die every single year due to heart disease – it being the number one cause of death among both males and females.

The culprit? Experts are beginning to suspect that sugar is the one to blame. And it makes sense. The American diet heavily depends on sugar. Without it, food just seems to bland and insipid for folks. This is quite the problem - especially if sugar is indeed the promoter of cancer and heart disease that experts say that it is.

So cut the sugar, and reduce the risk of cancer. Right? Yes and no. It is true that cutting sugar intake is a good for your health. But it also depends on what you substitute for the absence of sugar in your diet. Many folks turn to artificial sweeteners, thinking that they would be a better alternative. That is absolutely not true. High fructose corn syrup, one of the main substitutes for sugar, has been found to damage the body on a large scale - from causing fertility issues to impaired eyesight to cancer.

Need help with designing just the right diet plan? Doctors Clinic Houston can help you with that. Our nutritionists and health gurus have a deep understanding of how the body works and what it takes to maintain premium health. Our weight loss programs will help you lose that excess fat around your waist so that you can look and feel good. Change your life. Schedule an appointment today!

Sports Injuries: Treatment and Prevention

The number of recreational athletes across the West has taken a dramatic upturn since the early 1970s. Since 1974, youth soccer annual registration numbers has seen a 2900% increase – and yes, that there is not a typo. High school sports participation has increased for 22 straight years. Children are beginning to join sports leagues at a younger age on average: the average age being 6 and a half now as opposed to 8 and a half.

All this is fantastic. Sports are an incredible way for one to keep his or her body active and in optimal condition. This uptick in sports participation has also led to a rise in the number of sports injuries, which has led to a demand in the treatment for said injuries. The number of sports injuries are legion; from ACL tears, to sprained ankles, to concussions, to hip pointers, to cauliflower ears. Doctors Clinic Houston has a team of doctors that can help diagnose and treat just about every sports injury known to exist. Each has his or her expertise, or field of specialty. Together, they've got what it takes to help you get back to your desired healthy state.