How to prepare for surgery – and recover well afterwards

Facing surgery? Liz explains how the weeks beforehand can be an opportunity for ‘pre-habilitation’ – building strength and optimising nutrition, getting plenty of sleep and checking for underlying health conditions. She also shares tips for preparing your home, supporting recovery with supplements and knowing when to accept help.

Plus: Dealing with female hair loss, considerations for varicose vein treatment, painful periods on HRT and advice for a mysterious recurrent skin condition.

Also in this episode:

What causes varicose veins and treatment adviceHow to best prepare your body for surgeryWhy female hair loss occurs and how to helpWhat might be causing painful periods on HRTSupplements that might aid recovery after an operationExplaining oestrogen dominance Why do I keep getting skin flare-ups?

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Host: Liz Earle

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