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  • Live Whole Health #48: Give yourself a break with acupressure

    Live Whole Health #48: Give yourself a break with acupressure

    Acupressure may not be your first thought during the holiday season, as this time of year should be spent filled with family, friends, food, and memories. But this year everything will look different, and these couple of months could be stressful. Even if you love the holiday season, the expectations and extra work can be overwhelming. When you notice yourself feeling edgy, it's a perfect reminder that self-care is essential during the holidays, and every day.

  • Live Whole Health #46 – Acupressure for Head and Neck Relief

    Live Whole Health #46 – Acupressure for Head and Neck Relief

    Many people suffer from headaches from time to time. Maintaining good lifestyle habits, like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and drinking enough water can reduce the frequency of headache episodes for many. Knowing simple self-care strategies for relief can make headaches more tolerable.

  • Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #29 – Acupressure for stress relief

    Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #29 – Acupressure for stress relief

    Being aware of stress is important for reducing it. One stress-relief strategy for your self-care toolkit is acupressure.

  • Live Whole Health: Self-care blog episode #19 – Acupressure

    Live Whole Health: Self-care blog episode #19 – Acupressure

    Acupressure is the applying of pressure to specific points on the body, often used to help relieve tension and pain. Acupressure has been used for thousands of years to provide comfort and to help our bodies heal.

  • Live Whole Health #276: At your fingertips

    Live Whole Health #276: At your fingertips

    You have a tool literally at your fingertips to manage stress. Check out these five simple acupressure points you can use anytime you need to relax.

  • Comprehensive care for chronic pain

    Comprehensive care for chronic pain

    Columbia VA’s pain program addresses not only the physical aspects but also the emotional and psychological factors.

  • Live Whole Health #208: Unlocking relief

    Live Whole Health #208: Unlocking relief

    Feeling the weight of the world on your neck? Help relieve tension with this simple 11-minute acupressure routine for this week's #LiveWholeHealth post.

  • Live Whole Health #200: Under pressure? Find relief for low back pain

    Live Whole Health #200: Under pressure? Find relief for low back pain

    Unlock relief and embrace wellness by managing your lower back pain naturally with the power of acupressure. ? Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a more balanced, pain-free life. #AcupressureHealing #BackPainRelief #LiveWholeHealth

  • Live Whole Health #191: Apply pressure

    Live Whole Health #191: Apply pressure

    Having a hard time falling asleep? Try this easy, DIY acupressure routine for a soothing effect that will have you dreaming sweet dreams and waking up refreshed every morning.

  • Live Whole Health #178: Imagining Danger

    Live Whole Health #178: Imagining Danger

    Are you looking for ways to manage stress? #LiveWholeHealth has a few techniques for you to try!

  • Live Whole Health #168: Sleep is an essential for our bodies

    Live Whole Health #168: Sleep is an essential for our bodies

    Sleep is an essential part of our body’s ability to maintain good health. Many people struggle with getting enough, which can be due to having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up earlier than desired.

  • April 16-22: National Volunteer Week

    April 16-22: National Volunteer Week

    National Volunteer Week. Every volunteer makes such a difference in our Veterans’ lives and enhances the Veteran experience.

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