Day: March 31, 2021

Following surgery, you will probably be desperate to get back to normality. Recovering from surgery can be extremely draining, however there are a few things you can do to speed up the process and help your body to become as healthy as possible. 

Although these things might aid recovery, it is vital to listen to your body and never do too much too soon, as you don’t want to take steps backwards! 

     1. Eat Nutritious Foods

Following most surgeries, your body will need nutrients and fibre, as well as protein to help with your strength. This isn’t the case for all surgeries, such as bowel operations, so make sure you discuss what you should be eating with your surgeon. 

Try to avoid processed foods and focus on eating a variety of fruit and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Eat berries for their antioxidant properties, healthy fats such as olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds and soft lean protein sources, like chicken breast or seafood. 

Make a plan at the beginning of each week containing plenty of different foods to help you consume all the nutrients that will help your body to recover as quickly as possible. 

     2. Get Plenty of Rest

Whilst getting up and moving around is important, you definitely need to make sure you are getting plenty of rest. Whether you’ve had a mummy makeover or knee surgery, your body needs rest as this is when the body heals best. 

Whenever you feel like you need a nap, make sure to take one. Find a healthy balance between moving around to help recovery and giving your body the time it needs to properly heal. Discuss this with your doctors to ensure you aren’t doing too much, or not enough. 

     3. Move As Much As You Can

Every surgery is different, so the extent to which you can move around will vary. However, you need to make sure that you are staying mobile as this will help you to gradually build strength and also to avoid complications with blood clots, which can occur when someone is bed bound. 

Again, this is something you will need to discuss with your surgeon, but a good place to start is doing very short walks. This might only be to the other side of the room, but it will all make a difference. You can then start to walk further when you feel more confident, perhaps a short walk outside, and then continue to work your way up. 

When you are sitting or lying down for a large proportion of the day, it is common for you to feel more light headed when you do walk around. So, until you feel more stable, make sure you don’t go too far and that you are always accompanied by someone else, whether this be a loved one or carer. 

Final Thoughts

To conclude, although surgery recovery can take a long time, it is important that you don’t do too much too soon. Make sure you …

Our hair endures a lot of damage each day, from heated styling, tight updos and hair dye. Luckily, there are a few very simple things you can do in order to strengthen your hair and prevent damage! From taking magnesium tablets to changing up your hairstyles, you should notice a great improvement in the health of your hair. 

     1. Let It Dry Naturally 

When you dry your hair using heat, for example a hair dryer, it can seriously dehydrate the hair which makes it far more brittle. So, leaving your hair to air dry is much better for it, as it will help to retain moisture. When you have washed your hair, rather than tying it up in a towel, very gently rub it with your towel and brush it gently, before leaving it to dry. 

We are aware that this isn’t always possible and sometimes we do need to dry our hair using heat. So, apply a good amount of heat protectant spray and dry your hair using a cool-medium heat setting. After drying, apply a serum to help lock in some additional moisture! 

     2. Avoid Tight Updos

Tying your hair tightly might look great, however it can actually damage your hair. A tight ponytail or bun can put strain on your roots which can cause breakage and it could also prevent healthy growth. Particular types of hair ties can also cause damage, particularly elastic ones. If you wear your hair in a similar style for a long time, it can gradually start to thin the hair in that area and could cause permanent damage. 

So, if you do need to tie your hair up, use gentle ties to reduce damage to your hair. Also, let your hair down whenever you can in order to give it a much needed break. 

     3. Change Your Diet

Another way you can help your hair health is from the inside out. Making a few small changes to your diet can have a positive impact on your hair. You should aim to eat a wide variety of different foods in order to access the vitamins and minerals your hair needs to look fantastic. 

Magnesium tablets and vitamin D3 supplements are fantastic for promoting follicle hair growth, biotin can help to make your hair look shiny and vitamin A is important for growth. You can access these vitamins through a balanced diet, although supplements are a good option for people who struggle to keep on top of their vitamin intake! 

Final Thoughts

Keeping our hair healthy is really quite simple, so just try to follow these three simple steps and you should begin to notice positive changes in the health and appearance of your hair. …