Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause pain, cramping and bloating. Your VA health care provider can help you get relief from your symptoms and to trust your gut once again.
Heart Health Awareness Month falls in February and is a great time to learn more about heart health. VA and the American Heart Association (AHA) want you to be aware of five important heart health numbers because they help providers determine your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Do you ever feel like you are doing a million things at once? Or like everything around you is moving so fast? There are ways to slow things down. Grounding techniques can help you focus on the present moment and to feel less distracted or “all over the place.”
At the same time, interest is increasing among researchers and clinicians in using complementary and alternative treatments, such as exercise, to enhance traditional mental health care and support a patient-centered approach to care. Veterans with PTSD frequently use these treatments and often rate them as enjoyable.
Join the 14th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll May 15 to inspire employees to add activity to their workday and support homelessness programs
Slow, mindful movement practices can help prevent and treat diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and dozens of other ailments. Try it out today in this introduction to Qigong.
After a decade of chronic pain, an Army Veteran went to the Health Care System of the Ozarks’ pain procedure room.
Did you know mindfulness can help ease chronic pain? Find relief with a 13-minute guided meditation practice this week's #LiveWholeHealth video.
Even a simple, seated Tai Chi practice can enhance your relaxation, focus, balance, and strength! When your to-do list feels like a runaway train, take 10 minutes to pause, breath, and reset with Dr. Cynthia Mealer in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth Series!
Dive into the Borne the Battle Podcast's coverage of the Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic, an exceptional adaptive golf program championing the well-being of disabled veterans. Discover how this national event combines customized golf instruction, supportive community, and engaging activities to empower and transform the lives of participating veterans.
Breathing slowly and deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth with a soft and relaxed belly can increase the body’s exchange of oxygen. This technique also stimulates the body’s rest and relaxation response. It quiets the areas of the brain that register fear and anger.
What if you could decrease your stress level while increasing your level of focus in just 10 minutes? Learn how guided meditation practices like this week’s #LiveWholeHealth Series can help you do just that.
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