Category Archives: In the Military

Acupuncture in Kandahar

Posted on December 6, 2011 by eresko

Check out this video uploaded by the Department of Defense! Presently, the Department of Defense (DOD) and even the Veterans Administration (VA) is increasingly using Acupuncture as a treatment modality. This is truly a great thing to see as a … Continue reading →

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An Integrative Approach

Posted on December 2, 2009 by eresko

This is one of the reasons that I love Portland so much! It is an absolute mecca for anyone in the alternative health care business; and not just alternative but anyone in health care. I may be a bit partial … Continue reading →

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Happy Veteran’s Day!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by eresko

It’s Veteran’s Day! Remember to share the love and support with those who have served or are currently serving! These people have and are risking their lives for our freedom, so if you can; donate some time, give thanks or a … Continue reading →

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‘Integrative PTSD Programs for Vets’

Posted on April 24, 2009 by eresko

Since I originally posted this article way back when in 2009; the VA really upped their game in the treatment of veterans with alternative methods like Acupuncture. There has been a growing number of studies, testing the effects of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, In the Military, Stress Relief | Tagged Integrative Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Veteran's, Veteran's health care | 1 Comment

Support Your Vets!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by eresko

A few years ago my Dad was diagnosed with PTSD; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; from serving in the Vietnam War. Since then I’ve gotten to see a side of my dad that I never knew existed, one that surely … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health Care, In the Military, Stress Relief | Tagged Acupuncture Without Borders, EMDR, Group Acupuncture, OCOM Research, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, The Veterans Project, Veteran's health care | Comments Off