Vitamins and Herbs for Pre and Post-op Surgery
This info is from one of my favorite books, Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyliss A. Balch. These nutrients are helpful in preparing your body for surgery as well as post-op healing. You can get the specifics (dosing, vendors and recommendations) in the book – which is on Amazon or your local library.
- Acidophilus
- Coenzyme Q10
- Essential fatty acids
- Free form amino acid complex
- Garlic
- L-Cystine
- L-Glutamine
- L-Lysine
- Methylsulfonyl-methane (MSM)
- Multi-complex with A and careteinoids
- Grapeseed extract or Pycnogenol
- C with flavonoids
- E and E oil
- K
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Silica
- D
Herbs:
- Herbal teas
- Alfafa, dandelion, nettle
- Bromelain
- Turmeric
- Burdock and red clover
- Echinacea
- Goldenseal
- Kelp, reishi, St. John’s wort (may protect against radiation effects)
- Milk thistle
- Pau d’arco
- Rose hips
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