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DCoE in Action Newsletter: October 2010
Featured Articles: • What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? • Experts Discuss Changing Fitness Measures • Modern Docs Use Ancient Methods to Relieve Servicemembers’ Back Pain Downlad PDF
What the Science Says About CAM and Chronic Pain
Despite the widespread use of CAM therapies for chronic pain, scientific evidence on efficacy and mechanisms—whether the therapies help the conditions for which they are used and, if so, how—is, for the most part, limited. However, the evidence base is growing, especially for CAM therapies that many people use for common kinds of pain.
Army looking at yoga, acupuncture to treat pain
By Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 25, 2010) -- The Army's health-care system may soon see changes in how Soldiers are treated for pain, according to a report released by the Army's surgeon general Wednesday which recommends 109 changes. Read more
Yoga class builds strength, eases stress for Soldiers in transition
By Charles Stadtlander (USAG Schweinfurt) SCHWEINFURT, Germany—Ambient music, fragrant candles and deep breathing exercises may not be hallmarks of standard Army PT, but the Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe know their Wednesday morning yoga class at the Kessler fitness center is anything but pure relaxation. Read more
Military Medical Acupuncture
Each month, between 40-60 patients receive acupuncture from the Alternative Medicine Clinic at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Andrews Air Force Base. Watch video below.
Army Captain and ‘Real Warrior’ Stress Importance of Early Intervention
On April 21, 2007, while on patrol, a sniper shot and severely wounded Army Capt. Joshua Mantz and killed his comrade. Although a devastating event, Mantz experienced no long-term psychological trauma, which he credits to the preventive psychological health care he received while hospitalized for his physical injuries. The bullet severed a femoral artery in ...
Holistic healing offers new alternative to medicine
By Sgt. Lindsey Bradford, United States Forces-Iraq Public Affairs Office BAGHDAD (Feb. 12, 2010) -- Since the Army introduced the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program in October 2009, there has been much focus on a holistic approach to physical, emotional, social, spiritual and family well-being. But what is holistic healing exactly? Read more
Ongoing Programs
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Commanders
Incorporate our wellness program into your pre-mobilization and post-mobilization cycle to address your units’ mental health and morale. Read more
VA & Vet Center Clinicians
Learn how our wellness services compliment services veterans are currently receiving. Help veterans self-regulate and participate in the healing process of combat deployments. Read more
Reserve & National Guard Yellow Ribbon Programs
Proactive wellness strategy supports service-members and families before, during and after deployment. Learn how wellness briefings will prepare service-members Read more
