#483: Injury Recovery Secrets And Surgery Prehab: Protein, Melatonin, & Guided Imagery With Dr. Victoria Maizes

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Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Victoria Mazzei, an integrative medicine physician and author of Heal Faster, for a conversation that’s all about practical recovery—when real life throws you a curveball. Dr. Mazzei brings decades of clinical wisdom to the table, blending cutting-edge science with the fundamentals of what our bodies actually need to heal after surgery, illness, or injury. She opens up about the untapped potential of preparing your body—physically, emotionally, and nutritionally—well before you ever reach an operating room.

Episode Timestamps:

Introduction: Extending Healthspan and Episode Focus ... 00:00:00

Prehabilitation: preparing body and mind for surgery ... 00:05:07

Why supplements are stopped before surgery ... 00:06:31

Building resilience with nutrition, sleep, and fitness ... 00:07:29

Starting healing before surgery with protein and micronutrients ... 00:07:54

Managing anesthesia, pain, and non-opioid strategies ... 00:09:54

Integrative pain solutions: acupuncture, imagery, and devices ... 00:11:30

Science behind prehab for faster and safer recovery ... 00:13:04

Physical, emotional, and nutritional pre-op readiness ... 00:14:41