February 20, 2020 anxiety | constipation | nutrition | pain | postop | recovery | relaxation | stress | surgery Jamie Fletcher

Our Favorite Products for After Surgery

When it comes to planning for surgery, you’ve probably run through all the “non-negotiable” items to have on hand after your procedure: things like various medications, ice packs, & antiseptic supplies to keep things clean as your wound heals up. But if this is your first surgery or the first one in quite some time, […]

February 13, 2020 ERAS | health | recovery | Smoking | surgery | vaping Jamie Fletcher

How Much Do You Know About Vaping?

January 24, 2020 anxiety | mental health | recovery | stress | surgery Gillian Griffith

Depression After Surgery: What to Know & How to Address It

Getting through surgery is a huge deal—and, when it’s over, you expect to breathe a sigh of relief. But having the big day behind you doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel happier when all is said and done. From the woes of physical pain to the stress surgery can put on you and those around you, […]

January 10, 2020 health | nutrition Katie Fletcher

Five Healthy Foods For the Nutrition “Newbie”

Whether you’re looking to improve your sleep, cut down your marathon time, or fit into your favorite pair of pants, there’s no time like the present to give healthy eating a try. With nutrition and #fitness being trendier than ever, there’s plenty of nourishing, tasty, and instagrammable healthy food in just about every store or […]

December 23, 2019 health | holidays | nutrition Jamie Fletcher

Recipe Remix: Healthy Holiday Treats

Is it just us or does it feel like the holiday season really ramps up about mid-September and runs steady all the way into the New Year? While we’re all about soaking up the festive fun, we know that holiday season often involves a hefty dose of sugar-laden goodies and calorie-bomb cocktails (we’re looking at […]

December 6, 2019 alcohol | health | quitting alcohol Jamie Fletcher

How Much Do You Know About Alcohol?

November 27, 2019 exercise | fitness | health | holidays | workout Jamie Fletcher

Fitness Before The Feast: 35-Minute Pre-Turkey Tone Up Workout!

The big day is here to indulge in an even bigger bird! That’s right, it’s everyone’s favorite food-centric holiday, Thanksgiving! At Mend Well, we love to promote balance, which means we are all about enjoying a tasty turkey dinner, complete with all the fixings (including a sliver or two of our favorite pies). However, we […]

November 22, 2019 health | holidays | hunger | hunger nutrition | nutrition Gillian Griffith

Healthy Holiday Swaps for a Nutritious Festive Feast!

Ah, the holidays—that time of year when the scent of browned butter and caramelized sugar in the air threatens to undo all of the nutritious choices we’ve made for months. Whether you’re getting ready to undergo a procedure, are recovering from surgery and sticking to a nutritious diet, or simply want to stay on the […]

September 13, 2019 natural remedies | scarring | scars Jamie Fletcher

Natural Remedies for Scars

At a Glance: Healing from surgery is a challenging process, both physically and mentally. Once our bodies have had time to bounce back, many of us will face the task of accepting a “new addition” to our post-surgery appearance: a scar from our incision. While there are several medical options to treat severe scarring, there […]

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 […]