Preparing for Hysterectomy – PRAM
by Professor Lynn Basford Key resources to help you, or someone you know, prepare for Hysterectomy. (Part of our focused Prepare, Recover and Maintain, ( PRAM) model) What is the PRAM Model? Women are...
View ArticlePreparing for Hysterectomy – Meditation & Relaxation
by Professor Lynn Basford Arm 3. Meditation/Visualisation Techniques Any gynaecological surgical operation, no matter how small, is a stressful event. Scientists have long since known that managing...
View ArticleWalking in Sunshine! Tips to prepare for surgery
by Professor Lynn Basford Why walking in sunshine is so good for you before your surgery. Pre-surgery exercise doesn’t need to be intense! Do you feel good when you have been in nature out in the...
View ArticlePre-surgery Yoga
by Professor Lynn Basford Preparing for Surgery For those of you who feel there are other ways in which you can prepare for your forthcoming surgery, you might want to consider Yoga. No we are not...
View ArticlePreparing for Hysterectomy: Spring clean your lifestyle!
by Professor Lynn Basford It’s never too late to make changes Our life style may impact on our health and well being generally, but prior to Hysterectomy it can cause you untold misery. Consider the...
View ArticleLaughter Yoga – What’s the joke?
by Professor Lynn Basford Laughter is the best medicine There is no doubt that laughter is the best medicine. Instinctively we know this, but science has repeatedly demonstrated the power of healing...
View ArticlePreparing for Hysterectomy: Personal & Family Arrangements Checklist
by Professor Lynn Basford Some practical things to consider before surgery There is deep seated emotion for women undergoing hysterectomy, regardless of the reason. The attention for many is on the...
View ArticlePreparing for Hysterectomy: Nutrition
by Professor Lynn Basford There are many reasons to consider your nutritional intake prior to your upcoming Hysterectomy. This could be because you are: Overweight, Underweight, Undernourished,...
View ArticleManaging medication before surgery
by Professor Lynn Basford There seems to be an endless list of things to do before having your elective Hysterectomy or other surgery, and feeling quite stressed about the whole situation may at times...
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