PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your body’s transport + communication system

BLOOD

Blood is like a delivery service and messenger system rolled into one. It carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout your body, keeping every cell supplied and informed.

  • Transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues

  • Carries carbon dioxide and metabolic waste away from tissues

  • Delivers nutrients, hormones, and immune cells to where they’re needed

  • Supports clotting to prevent excessive bleeding

  • Helps regulate temperature, pH, and fluid balance

BLOOD BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for blood-related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Red Blood Cells (RBCs) - Carry oxygen from lungs to tissues

White Blood Cells (WBCs) - Defend the body against infection

Platelets - Help blood clot to prevent bleeding

Plasma - Liquid portion of blood carrying nutrients, hormones, and waste

Hemoglobin - Protein in RBCs that binds and transports oxygen

WHAT BLOOD WORKS WITH

blood + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Heart → Pumps blood through the circulatory system

  2. Arteries, Veins, Capillaries → Transport blood to and from tissues

  3. Lungs → Oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide

  4. Immune System → White blood cells and antibodies travel in blood

  5. Endocrine System → Hormones are distributed via blood

  6. Kidneys & Liver → Filter waste products from blood

HealthY blood…

Healthy blood delivers oxygen and nutrients efficiently, fights infection, and removes waste effectively. Maintaining proper hydration, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding toxins support optimal blood health.