Mailbag: Speed Up Your Recovery from Hip Surgery
“I’m planning to have hip surgery this year. Is there anything I can do to speed up recovery? Feeling nervous.” — Joan Hi Joan, When I’ve had patients recovering from hip or knee surgery, I always explained that a good recovery requires focusing on two key areas: restoring fitness and optimizing nutrition. Let’s start with...
Bounce Back from Surgery FAST
Most people walk into surgery without much preparation. Your surgeon might tell you to avoid certain meds or supplements before your operation. Or, if you have a progressive doctor, he might suggest certain supplements to speed healing afterward. But if you have a scheduled surgery in your future, new research reveals precisely what you can...
MAILBAG: Recover from Surgery FASTER
“I’m having knee replacement surgery next month. I’m very nervous. Are there any ways to speed up recovery?” – Jen, Boulder, CO There’s no doubt about it. Surgery IS stressful for the body (and mind), and it takes time to heal. But your recovery time CAN typically be reduced with a bit of extra support. Most...
[WARNING] Post-Surgery Painkiller PROBLEM
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Do you know what the rest of the world DOESN’T do after minor or even moderate surgeries? They don’t dope patients up on heavy-duty opioids. But unfortunately, we can’t say the same here in America. And it’s no real mystery why. For years, drug reps distracted docs with lavish lunches...
Easy Listening Trick SPEEDS UP Heart Surgery Recovery
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re in line for heart surgery, there’s a lot on your mind… to say the least. There’s the recovery… then the bill… then, of course, your worry about the outcome. It all ends up producing a lot of anxiety before you even reach the operating table! There’s also the...
Candy Aisle Favorite IMPROVES Heart Surgery Recovery!
If you’ve ever had surgery, you know there is a LOT to think about. You’re given a pages-long list of things your doctor wants you to take, and things you should avoid. Not to mention you have to decide who’s driving you to the hospital and who is helping you afterward… plus, dealing with the...
This Surgery Raises Opioid Addiction 13%! [Shocking]
Dear Reader, I have a question for you — how many epidemics are going on right now? This answer might seem obvious. And while the COVID-19 epidemic may get all of the press, there is a slower epidemic that’s been going on in the background for years. Prescription drug addiction and overdose is the quiet epidemic killing thousands of people every year. Even worse? A new study shows having this certain kind of surgery could dramatically increase your risk...
Natural Alternative Kills Cancer Cells
Dear Reader, A big problem when it comes to cancer is the research behind it. Because mainstream cancer research focuses on three things: drugs, radiation, and surgery. Billions of research dollars are funneled into those areas. While the many benefits of natural medicine are IGNORED. Fortunately, a group of scientists in Japan may have uncovered an alternative method of killing cancer cells that takes a more natural approach. The team from Tokyo...
How to Recover FAST from Surgery
Dr. Scott Olson, ND provides you with the best tips for a speedy recovery post-surgery.
The BIG Cancer Mistake Guys Make
Most men with prostate cancer are steered toward aggressive surgery. But guys who have been through the ordeal wish they hadn’t – and say they’d never do it again.