1 A stronger response would be to remember that you are not in control of that driverâs behavior or actions, and you donât know why s/he did what s/he did. 2  Maybe the driver is having a bad day. 3  Maybe they donât care about othersâ feelings. It can help alleviate anxiety and can help you be more aware of how you experience yourself. 2  The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center offers free guided meditations to download online. 3  These are organized according to situation -- body awareness, sleep preparation, etc. -- and run between 3 and 19 minutes.
By Dr. Mercola. Most people donate blood because they want to help others, and, indeed, donating blood a single time may help save the lives of up to three people. Still, less than 10 percent of the US population eligible to donate blood actually does so every year.
Apheresis platelet donors, however, must not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products 36 hours prior to donation. Aspirin reduces the potency and performance of your platelets. The more time between taking aspirin and donating blood, the better for the recipient. It is recommended that you call the donor center before you come to donate to inquire about any medications you are taking. Most times, taking medications will not keep you from donating.