December 27, 2022 enhanced recovery | ERAS | nutrition | surgery Gillian Griffith

Safely Skipping The Outdated “No Food or Drink After Midnight” Rule a.k.a NPO

If you’re getting ready to go in for surgery or if you’ve had surgery in the past, chances are you’re all too familiar with the “no food or drink after midnight” also called NPO. But have you ever stopped to wonder why, exactly, you can’t nourish yourself before a major event like surgery and—more importantly—if […]

September 22, 2022 anxiety | mental health | stress | surgery prep Jamie Fletcher

5 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress Before Surgery

Surgery is a stressful event no matter who you are. But we can’t let our fear keep us from getting the important medical attention we need. If you feel like you’re losing your nerve, and need to keep yourself calm try these easy tips to reduce stress before surgery.  1. Create a “Feel Good” Playlist […]

September 8, 2022 Dietitian | Food | nutrition Katie Fletcher

What in the World are Adaptogens?

Adaptogens are “non-toxic plants that are marketed as helping the body resist stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological.” They can be herbs, berries, or other plants that have been shown to have exceptional health-promoting characteristics. In essence, adaptogens are meant to bring imbalances in the body, caused by stress and other external […]

August 9, 2022 ERAS | surgery Marissa Adams

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed to increase the size, balance out the size, or otherwise improve the appearance of the breasts to the preference of the patient. Breast augmentation is done using implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer from another part of the body.  Why do people […]

June 3, 2022 ERAS | Excercise | fitness | muscle | Muscle Atrophy | Physical Therapy | Prehab Marissa Adams

Muscle Atrophy After Surgery

The Quick Read The Deep Dive Being stuck in bed all day is never fun. What’s worse, prolonged periods of rest may lead to notable declines in overall muscle mass. Atrophy occurs when muscles are deprived of some or all of their normal activity, often following an injury or surgery that requires immobilization of the body. […]

April 16, 2022 Comfort | enhanced recovery | recovery | surgery | surgery prep Marissa Adams

Warm Weather Surgery Recovery: How to Beat the Heat While You’re on the Mend

Spring has sprung and temperatures are on the rise. When an injury or illness requires a late-spring or summer surgery, you may be wondering “How in the world do I do this?”. Combine rising temperatures with a decrease in your own mobility and energy levels—and the end result can be a bit daunting. But, with […]

March 14, 2022 ERAS | health | mental health Marissa Adams

You Need To Schedule Your Colonoscopy Today

Colonoscopy is a dreaded term for most of us. It’s obvious why colon health can be an uncomfortable topic: location, location, location. And a scary-sounding procedure done in an unmentionable location just makes most people do the worst thing they can for their colon health: ignore it. Colorectal cancer is beatable in 90% of the […]

January 11, 2022 exercise | health | life style | mental health | nutrition Marissa Adams

Resolving to Bring Balance to Your Year

The past few years have thrown many of us off-balance in our health & general wellness. Multiple stressful events, whether political, personal or public health-related have caused many people to click into a “survival mode” of sorts. Isolation, fear, and lack of accountability have us making sweeping decisions including a mass exodus in the workforce, […]