Pearls of Wisdom

Anti-Inflammatory Juice Cleanse After the Holidays Many people spend the month of January working to get back on track, physically and mentally, after the stresses of the holiday season. Long days, late parties, surgery meals, and even sugary alcoholic drinks can all take a toll on the body and the immune system. While it may […]

Rhinoplasty Recovery: What to Expect Undergoing plastic surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you consider the days and weeks that will follow the operation. While plastic surgery has improved dramatically in the past several years, the fact remains that making physical changes to your body through surgery will inevitably require a period of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]