We do not have to go
through the actual surgical
procedure as a passive participant.
Not only can we participate during
our surgery, we can do so in a big
way that can help to relieve
anxiety, reduce the amount of
sedation required during surgery,
help to maintain our own vital
signs, and even help ourselves heal
quicker.
From the very first days of preparing for
surgery, we should keep an eye particularly on the final phase
of surgery - the recovery and healing phase. Everything we do (or don't do) in those first days
can impact our end results.
If your
doctor thinks there may be a
possibility that you will need a
blood transfusion during your
surgery then you might want to
consider the benefits of autologous
blood donation.
Sometimes going to the
hospital to visit a sick friend is
just not an option! Here's
some great ideas on what you can do
to let your friend know how much you
care.
When surgery requires an
extended stay in the hospital, we
all want to be more comfortable by
taking a few personal items along.
There are however some items that
are best left at home.
Want to
show your friend or loved one you
are wishing them well but can't
think of a great get well gift on a
budget! Here's a few ideas to
help get you started.
Essential oils have long
been used in healing. You may
find that incorporating a few of
these oils into your healing
regimen will greatly enhance your
overall sense of wellbeing that
could quicken your recovery.
Mankind
have long used essential oils in
healing but modern medicine and
science have only begun to scratch
the surface of the healing abilities
of these aromatic herbs.
If you are over the age
of 18 you should have a living will.
A living will should also be one of
the first "to-do" items on your
to-do list before having surgery.
For some women menopause
can be a breeze and for others it
can be relentlessly cruel. But when
we practice honor, balance and
resolve, we can eliminate extreme
symptoms and can keep the menopausal
maniac at bay.
