{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/6abfa274b06169dc72260532?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to prepare for surgery – and recover well afterwards","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Dealing with female hair loss, considerations for varicose vein treatment, painful periods on HRT and advice for a mysterious recurrent skin condition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What causes varicose veins and treatment advice</li><li>How to best prepare your body for surgery</li><li>Why female hair loss occurs and how to help</li><li>What might be causing painful periods on HRT</li><li>Supplements that might aid recovery after an operation</li><li>Explaining oestrogen dominance </li><li>Why do I keep getting skin flare-ups?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://bad.org.uk/clinical-services/teledermatology/teledermatology-and-the-nhs-e-referral-service\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">More on the NHS teledermatology referral service</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.myskindoctor.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My Skin Doctor</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.skindoc.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skindoc</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instaderm.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instaderm dermatology consultations</a></li><li><a href=\"https://go.ukveinclinic.com/varicose-vein-treatment-term\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Uk Vein Clinic</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/ediri-sideso?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=UK_Google_National_PMax&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~~kw~~mt~~cmp~UK_Google_National_PMax~ag~&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23729087424&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD6vxCtZE8VtM-UQly1wTqaxNRr_E&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwifjVBhBKEiwAYx4K9M_WAUlW7NBflfg7jTbc73zc8Li46UByEWli5iz48GmMqCpHz3yFhRoCloAQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Details for consultant vascular surgeon Mr Ediri Sideso</a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/read/health/menopause/menopause-hair-loss/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read </a><em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/read/health/menopause/menopause-hair-loss/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Menopause and hair loss – what you need to know</a></em></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=hair+gain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hair Gain products for hair loss – save 25%</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/katie_brindle/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Katie Brindle on Instagram </a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=protein+powder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Protein powder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/product/artah/artah-essential-creatine/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ARTAH Essential Creatine – save 25%</a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/product/biocare/microcell-curcumin-turmeric-complex/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%</a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=omega-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Omega-3</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch with a question for Liz:</strong> </p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></li><li><strong>WhatsApp:</strong> 07518 471 846</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>More from Liz:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><em><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Age-Supercharge-Health-Better/dp/1399723715\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How To Age</a></em></li><li><em><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Better Second Half</a></em><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4gdLAGG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz on Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Liz Earle</p><p> <strong>Producer: </strong>Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)</p><p> <strong>Content Writer: </strong>Lucy Parley</p><p> <strong>Head of Brand: </strong>Ellie Smith</p><p><br></p><p><em>Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our </em><strong><em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/affiliate-policy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Affiliate Policy</a></em></strong><em> for more information.</em></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}