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Top 5 Preparations for Hysterectomy
Before the surgery you want to prepare by improving your immune system to better heal after the surgery.

Before your hysterectomy:

  1. Improve diet: More protein, less starch, less processed carbohydrates, more berries, more water and less coffee, alcohol, soda and sugar substitutes. Eat more frequent meals.
  2. Increase sleep: Go to sleep earlier and sleep longer (8-10 hours)
  3. Increase exercise: Do not overdo.
  4. Increase, stretching and core strength building (sit-ups)
  5. Take the following supplements to increase energy, boost immune system, reduce inflammation: L-carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin C, Alpha lipoic acid, MSM, B complex and folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc, Colostrum, Lactoferrin, Vitamin E, Arnica. (Read more about my age specific supplements which I created to increase energy, boost your immune system and reduce inflammation.)

Read my  TOP 10 Post Hysterectomy Tips.

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