October 31, 2019 health | nutrition | recovery Jamie Fletcher

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for the Final Days of Fall

It’s that time of year again when everyone’s favorite festive fall flavor begins to disappear just as quickly as it made its seasonal debut. That’s right, we’re talking about the impending end of pumpkin-spice season that comes with the end of fall as we transition into the chilly months of winter. With just a few […]

October 25, 2019 opioid | opioids | pain | painkillers Gillian Griffith

Alternative Pain Management Without Opioids

Highly addictive and not exactly the safest option to control pain, it’s understandable that many patients choose to avoid opioids and heavy painkillers if possible. But knowing where to start with alternative pain management solutions—and ensuring you’re getting the most benefit from these methods—can be a bit tricky. Today, then, we’re breaking down all you […]

October 10, 2019 Katie Fletcher

The Injured Athlete: How The Mind Can Suffer During An Injury

We all know that exercise is good for our health. According to a bounty of data collected over the past few decades, regular exercise has been shown to improve our mood and decrease levels of anxiety and depression. However, as avid exercisers know, frequent workouts and activity can result in a wide range of aches, […]

August 30, 2019 gut health | microbiome | probiotics Katie Fletcher

Gut Health & “Good Bacteria”

Have no fear – gut bacteria is here! From probiotics to kombucha, the “good bacteria” associated with gut health has a trendy new reputation that is both tasty and evidently super healthy! The “microbiome” is a buzz word in scientific communities and mainstream media alike. In fact, researchers are so interested in this new scientific […]

August 23, 2019 cancellation | cold | flu | sick Gillian Griffith

Sick Before Surgery? What to Know and When To Consider Cancelling

You’ve taken time off work, you’ve attended your pre-op appointment, you have someone prepared to drive you home after your procedure and—just like that—you suddenly find yourself feeling sick before surgery. But a procedure isn’t exactly the easiest thing to reschedule—so do you ride it out and go forward in a weakened state, or should […]

August 15, 2019 exercise | limited mobility Jamie Fletcher

Exercise For Limited Mobility – Road to Recovery Workout Series

Has a surgery sidelined you from your usual sweat sessions? Or maybe a bout of bed rest has made you interested in fitness! Unfortunately, many patients experience some unfavorable side effects during the course of their surgery recovery, including weight gain and muscle atrophy. Both of these post-op problems can lead to more serious issues […]

August 8, 2019 ACL | MCL | my surgery story | orthopedic | surgery Gillian Griffith

Q & A with an MCL Replacement Patient

Some products mentioned in this post provided promotional consideration to Mend Well.  If you’re getting ready to have surgery for the first time, you might find yourself wondering what surgery is like and—more importantly—how you can improve your surgery experience. To help you on your quest for a seamless, stress-free procedure, we’re sitting down today with [...]

July 25, 2019 Anti-inflammatory | Inflammation | inflammation diet Katie Fletcher

Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat Regularly

Today we’re talking about anti-inflammatory foods. Whether it’s turmeric or tinctures, nutrition topics are trendier than ever before. It’s great news because the field of scientific nutrition research is booming, giving us more information than ever on how what we eat impacts our overall health. One topic that has everyone from Buzzfeed to the National […]

July 18, 2019 delirium | elder care | elderly patients | mental health | postop delirium | senior patients Gillian Griffith

Post-Op Delirium: What It Is, Who’s At Risk & What You Can Do About It

If you’re tasked with caring for an elderly patient or loved one during their surgery and recovery experience, there are a number of things to plan for and consider—and post-op delirium might just be toward the top of that long list. Today, then, we’re breaking down all you need to know about this common post-op […]

June 26, 2019 ERAS | hip replacement | joint replacement | knee replacement Gillian Griffith

Preparing your House for Joint Replacement Recovery: 7 Must-Follow Steps

When it comes to surgery, we often spend so much time worrying about the procedure itself that we neglect to prepare for the recovery period. A key part of this often-overlooked piece of the pie? Preparing your living quarters. Particularly for orthopedic patients, making sure your house is safe for the state you return home […]