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

📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/. 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 Psychological prep for breast cancer and cardiac surgery ... 00:20:43 Role of food sensitivities and elimination diets ... 00:28:20 Reversing frailty: protein and resistance training ... 00:37:47 Essential amino acids and antioxidants for healing ... 00:41:09 Supplements to avoid and importance of transparency ... 00:46:19 When to restart supplements after surgery ... 00:51:11 Inflammation's healing role, and when to use ice ... 00:54:05 Environmental toxins, hormone disruption, and healing ... 01:00:11 Detox principles: reduce exposure, support elimination ... 01:06:28 Vagus nerve, stress, and enhancing recovery with breathwork ... 01:09:25 Learn more from Dr. Victoria Maizes below: Website: https://www.drvictoriamaizes.com/ Website: https://awcim.arizona.edu/body_of_wonder.html Website: https://awcim.arizona.edu/publicListingSearch/fip.html Our Amazing Sponsors: Mitopure Gummies by Timeline – Supports healthier cellular energy, muscle strength, recovery, and healthy aging with clinically proven Urolithin A—without artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or unnecessary fillers. Head to timeline.com/nat20 to get Mitopure starting at just $99 and save an additional 20% on your order. GHK-Cu Skin Cell Restorative Serum by Vitali - These copper peptide formulas support collagen, elasticity, skin recovery, and mature skin, and can be paired with Vita Zero Age Exosome Complex for a more complete regenerative skincare routine. Head over to VitaliSkincare.com and use code NAT20 for 20% off your order. VO2-MAX and Crevolution by LVLUP Health — a smart longevity-focused pairing to support oxygen use, exercise resilience, muscle energy, strength, recovery, and cognitive performance. CLICK HERE and use code NAT for 15% off your order. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Original Instagram Backup Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode