36: How to Optimize Recovery Part 2: Post-Surgery/Injury

Recovering after an injury or surgical operation takes time and patience. However there are some simple things that you can do afterwards to help speed up the recovery process and make it as seamless as possible! In this episode we share some of our top tips for optimizing recovery when it comes to injury or post-surgery.

Episode 36: How to Optimize Recovery Part 2: Post-Surgery/Injury

by Chris & Amanda Rocchio

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Recovering after an injury or surgical operation takes time and patience. However there are some simple things that you can do afterwards to help speed up the recovery process and make it as seamless as possible! In this episode we share some of our top tips for optimizing recovery when it comes to injury or post-surgery.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

Where you can find 101 healthy snack ideas 101healthysnacks.com
Why we recommend high protein diets
About how Chris and I (Amanda) met
About Chris’ experience with a partially torn ACL and his recent hernia surgery
How food can affect the recovery process after injury
Why limiting sugary, sweetened beverages and ultra processed foods can help with the recovery process
That eating plenty of protein can help with recovery
Why vitamin C can be extremely helpful with the recovery process
That Omega-3 rich foods can be beneficial
About why it’s important to balance your omega-3 and omega-6 ratio
About some foods that are a good source of omega-3
That zinc-rich foods or supplements may help speed up the healing process
Why copper should be taken in conjunction with zinc
Magnesium rich foods for all kinds of things
Why Vitamin D should be taken with calcium
Why calcium rich foods can be beneficial
About fermented dairy and why it’s easier to digest for some people
About vitamin D rich foods
How fiber rich foods can play a role in the recovery process
About why fiber-rich foods are so important if you’re on antibiotics
That collagen helps to promote healing
About curcumin supplements that may help with inflammation/pain
Why CBD oil may be beneficial and which kind to look for
That amino acids play a key role in wound healing
About some amino acids that play a key role in wound healing
That beta hydroxy may help promote lean muscle mass
That sleep is crucial for recovery
That light walking after the first few days of surgery can help with the recovery process, if your doctor recommends it
Add in some stretching to help facilitate proper mobility and function
Why it’s so helpful to have a family/support system throughout the recovery process
That saunas can help prevent muscle atrophy and multiple other benefits
About the sauna that Amanda and Chris use at home