How to Recover from The Holidays Juggling a busy work schedule with an even busier holiday season can be so overwhelming that it is no surprise that many people feel that they need a vacation by the time the new year begins. Social events, family get-togethers, shopping for presents, and travel can all add up […] Read More

How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Surgery Recovery Prior to undergoing any surgical procedure, your physician will likely give you a list of pre-operative instructions to ensure that the operation is a success and there are no complications. The most common instructions include not eating any solid food or drinking any liquids on the day […] Read More

How a Juice Cleanse Can Help Your Skin This Winter Southern California residents may be fortunate in that our winters are typically mild, especially when compared to other parts of the country. But that does not mean that we don’t suffer from dry, cracked skin or brittle, dehydrated hair as we approach the coldest months […] Read More

How Delirium Impacts Surgery Recovery of Older Patients Many studies have shown that what happens both right before and directly after surgery can profoundly impact how well a patient recovers. Everything from what a person eats before an operation, to high levels of stress and anxiety going into surgery can potentially interfere with or produce […] Read More

The Benefits of Hotel-Like Recovery Rooms The thought of spending any amount of time in the hospital, let alone following a surgical procedure, is often more than a little dread-inducing. While hospitals and doctor’s offices are the locations for quality medical care and healing, the sterile, unnatural environment makes even routine check ups intimidating and […] Read More

Recovery for Foot Surgery Patients Following a foot surgery of any type, whether a simple bunion removal or a more advanced fusion or reconstructive procedure, getting back to everyday activities can seem overwhelming and exhausting. Some patients feel discouraged and even depressed when they return home after an operation because the physical and emotional demands […] Read More

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Improves Patient Recovery More than anything, after surgery, it is crucial for patients to get plenty of rest, as sleep improves patient recovery. Unfortunately, the hospital is one of the last places a surgery patient will get the undisturbed sleep he or she needs. At the Pearl Recovery Retreat in […] Read More

After Surgery Care for Eldery Patients The success of any surgical procedure depends heavily on the skill of the surgeon as well as the quality of the recovery time. In recent years, many surgical operations have become outpatient procedures in which the patient is allowed to return home the same day as the surgery. However, […] Read More

Recovering From Bariatric Surgery Having bariatric surgery to lose excess weight is not only a serious decision, but a lifelong commitment. Surgery is just the first step on the road to weight loss. In order to achieve and maintain your optimal, healthy weight, it will be necessary to make significant changes to your diet and […] Read More