Bowel Health for Surgery

Ok. I’ll admit it. I did not prepare this way for surgery besides the suggested yogurt. But if you really think about it, this may be the one place you should really have a handle on before you start. This is where your body gets rid of things, this and your urine (OK and through […]

Day by Day

The day before Integration Woke up around 3am the night before surgery eve. Had an epiphany about integration. I am realizing that I am not just saying goodbye to my knee. I am saying goodbye to the whole of me that is designed around the wounded knee. The wound of the knee is not just […]

Stuff the Doctor Says

I am very happy with my surgeon Dr. Megan Swanson. I feel we are working together and that she is open to new ideas. I feel a natural trust towards her and her intensity. I have also worked with clients who have been her patients are very happy with their results. She also allows here […]

Lymphatic Drainage

Before surgery, I visited Brian Keena for Lymphatic Drainage Massage. I did this in order to free up the lymph drainage pathways and get the fluids flowing freely though my body. Lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic […]

Acupuncture before surgery

I worked with two acupuncturist before surgery. Janney Li, who was Chinese trained, and Cali Gaston, a five element trained practitioner. I did intensive work with Janney Li to see what could be resolved before committing to surgery. Cali Gaston did more of an energetic balancing act for me pre and post surgery.   Working […]

Homeopathy for Surgergy

Homeopathic Remedy Options from the University of Michigan Website Scheduled for surgery? Homeopathy can help. Dosing recommendations. Another dosing opinion for homeopathic use for surgery  

Hemi-Sync recordings for surgery

The Monroe Institute Another bonus of living where I do is that the Monroe Institute is in neighboring Nelson County. They have a beautiful place there where they have retreats and studies into human consciousness. They pioneered the binaural audio systems that help one achieve different states of consciousness. They have put together five different […]

Notes on Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster by Peggy Huddleston

  Prepare for surgery, Heal Faster book notes This book is available from Amazon here. Relaxation CD available here. Huddleston, Peggy. Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques (Kindle Locations 123-124). Angel River Press. Kindle Edition. Step 1: Relax to feel peaceful make a daily habit of a reliable technique to peace […]

Astrology for Surgery

The following was prepared by Molly Gauthier.  She began her love affair with astrology in 1996. Molly specializes in forecasting, electional astrology, medical astrology, and medical elections– selecting optimal astrological dates for surgery and medical procedures. Visit her at mollysastrology.com Astrology of a knee surgery A quick look at Scott’s birth chart shows that he […]