How to Build Up Your Immune System Before Surgery

Intermediate 10 min 16 steps 26502 views Rating: 4.6/5 Published: 2026-04-22

Follow a balanced, healthy diet. Find foods rich in Vitamin A.. Eat vegetables and fruits high in Vitamin C.

Start Playback
C
Author

Steps

1

Follow a balanced, healthy diet

Step 1

Follow a balanced, healthy diet

2

Find foods rich in Vitamin A.

Step 2

Find foods rich in Vitamin A.

3

Eat vegetables and fruits high in Vitamin C.

Step 3

Eat vegetables and fruits high in Vitamin C.

4

Increase your Vitamin D intake.

Step 4

Increase your Vitamin D intake.

5

Boost your iron levels.

Step 5

Boost your iron levels.

6

Consume at least 1500mg of calcium daily.

Step 6

Consume at least 1500mg of calcium daily.

7

Find ways to relieve stress

Step 7

Find ways to relieve stress

8

Listen to music.

Step 8

Listen to music.

9

Try acupuncture.

Step 9

Try acupuncture.

10

Get more sleep.

Step 10

Get more sleep.

11

Exercise regularly.

Step 11

Exercise regularly.

12

Quit smoking.

Step 12

Quit smoking.

13

Talk to your doctor.

Step 13

Talk to your doctor.

14

Talk to your doctor about supplements.

Step 14

Talk to your doctor about supplements.

15

Bathe or shower the night before.

Step 15

Bathe or shower the night before.

16

Drink clear liquids up to two hours before.

Step 16

Drink clear liquids up to two hours before.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.6/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!