There & Back http://thereandback-again.org Navigating Life After War Wed, 09 May 2012 17:55:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Meeting with Senator Brown http://thereandback-again.org/meeting-with-senator-brown/ http://thereandback-again.org/meeting-with-senator-brown/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:25:29 +0000 admin http://thereandback-again.org/?p=1035 Met with Senator Brown yesterday to get his support for several veterans issues inlcuding perserving VA medical benefits of servicemembers whose PTSD is a contributing factor of post deployment misconduct, support for addressing the long term impact of MST and the unique needs of women veterans and pursuing access and funding for alternative therapies to help combat veterans manage symptoms of PTSD.

I’m happy to report that Senator Brown is a supporter of all issues and is taking necessary action to address these issues that are critical to the veterans community. Many thanks!

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Veterans heal traumatic stress with yoga

Many combat veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have found a new form of therapy.
Hannah McGoldrick
August 31, 2011 11:23
]]> http://thereandback-again.org/891/feed/ 0 PTSD & Hope http://thereandback-again.org/ptsd-hope/ http://thereandback-again.org/ptsd-hope/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:59:37 +0000 admin http://thereandback-again.org/?p=864 Omega Institute hosted a meeting of leaders in the alternative therapy field who work with veterans.  We met for three days to share the modalities of mind/body practices that have worked for us personally or for veterans we serve.  I encourage you to listen to the video of some of these practitioners and learn more.  http://www.vimeo.com/26426196

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 Join Practitioners from the New England School of Acupuncture

 Saturday, May 21st

2:30 – 4:30

Charlestown Yoga

191 Main St, Charlestown

 Do you experience?

  • Pain and stress can diminish our enjoyment of life.
  • Do you frequently experience joint and muscle pain?
  • Are you having trouble sleeping?
  • Do you have headaches?
  • Are you talking less and feeling alone or disconnected?
  • Do you feel irritable or anxious?

 

How Acupuncture will help:

A simple 5 point ear acupuncture treatment is effective in decreasing pain, soothing the nervous system, helping people sleep easier and feel calmer.  Experience relief at this FREE community-style acupuncture clinic for Veterans.

 Contact info@tabagain.org to register

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Join Practitioners from the New England School of Acupuncture

Saturday, February 19th

2:30 – 4:30

Charlestown Yoga

191 Main St, Charlestown

Do you experience?

  • Pain and stress can diminish our enjoyment of life.
  • Do you frequently experience joint and muscle pain?
  • Are you having trouble sleeping?
  • Do you have headaches?
  • Are you talking less and feeling alone or disconnected?
  • Do you feel irritable or anxious?

How Acupuncture will help:

A simple 5 point ear acupuncture treatment is effective in decreasing pain, soothing the nervous system, helping people sleep easier and feel calmer.  Experience relief at this FREE community-style acupuncture clinic for Veterans.

Contact dfowler@tabagain.org to register

Download the Acupuncture flyer

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Where: Boston Fairmont Battery Wharf

Dear Friends & Family,

On Thursday, February 24th over a hundred of us will gather to enjoy great food, listen to live music and support an amazing cause.  Don’t miss out.  Click here to purchase your tickets today.

Lots of great silent auction items!

Including Red Sox, Bruin & Celtics tickets and an authentic Bruins shirt and hockey stick signed by the entire team!

Enjoy a live auction with Comedian Steve Calechman, Auctioneer

Live music by Tim McAvoy, Dirty Water Infantry

Special Guests

Leaders from the military, academic, medical, government & alternative medicine fields

By attending our event or contributing to our mission, you can make a real difference in the lives of those who have served and protected us honorably. Donatations may be made online or by check mailed to:

There & Back Again
191 Main Street
Charlestown, MA  02129

Gratefully,

Sue Lynch, JD, E-RYT
Executive Director

Download Invitation Here

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• What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
• Experts Discuss Changing Fitness Measures
• Modern Docs Use Ancient Methods to Relieve Servicemembers’ Back Pain
Downlad PDF

]]> http://thereandback-again.org/dcoe-in-action-newsletter-october-2010/feed/ 0 What the Science Says About CAM and Chronic Pain http://thereandback-again.org/what-the-science-says-about-cam-and-chronic-pain/ http://thereandback-again.org/what-the-science-says-about-cam-and-chronic-pain/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:46:55 +0000 admin http://thereandback-again.org/?p=741 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. Read more

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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

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