by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 11, 2019 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and PTSD, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and The Military, Acupuncture and The U.S. Air Force, Chinese Medicine, Health, Holidays, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans
I’m happy to report that acupuncture has been helpful too many Veterans who have defended our country, deserve and need the support. Veterans in this country have served bravely and suffered for it, and I want to say THANK YOU! Sadly veterans often return from...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 5, 2017 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and The Military, Battlefield Acupuncture, Health
The U.S Military is rapidly expanding their use of acupuncture for Soldiers and Veterans. This expansion is due to the numerous training programs, for physicians and other healthcare providers throughout the Military services. The Military is figuring out something...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 12, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Military, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Acupuncture Research, Battlefield Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Holidays, Veterans
Some people may still think of acupuncture as Voodoo but not our armed forces! Over the last few years the use of acupuncture has become increasingly popular, including an endorsement from the Army’s surgeon general, Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker. He has become a powerful...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 17, 2012 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and The Military, Chinese Medicine, Pain Relief, Veterans
I’ve written other posts about the military turning to acupuncture for treatment of our servicemen and women. Now NPR has come out with an important story praising acupuncture and quoting some very pleased doctors and patients. This type of story pleases...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 14, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Military, Chinese Medicine, Healthcare, Pain Relief, Veterans
I’ve always thought of the Army as one of the most traditional institutions in the U.S. I don’t associate it with new ideas or techniques but I may have to change my mind. There are people now trying to help our soldiers with “unconventional”...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 3, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Military, Chinese Medicine, Pain Relief, Veterans
I’ve previously written about the Army’s increased willingness to use acupuncture as a treatment for medical conditions. Here is more good news: army doctors are now considering acupuncture, as well as other holistic treatments, for pain management. ...
