Many things can affect the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our sleep patterns can change as we age and not everybody requires the same amount of sleep. Some people may sleep through the night, but they do not feel refreshed when they wake up. Sometimes after several nights of poor sleep, people may begin to worry or feel anxious anticipating another night of struggle. Acupressure, along with your other medical care, may be useful to support your sleep.
Strengthening and protecting your lower back is one of the best things you can do for your body every day. Here's how the hip hinge can help.
Neck pain can interfere with many aspects of your daily life and disrupt activities you enjoy. Acupressure can help relieve neck pain.
Carl Vinson VA’s first fall festival featured dozens of booths showcasing many of the programs and services provided by VA. And a 1969 Camaro!
We all experience stress, which can lead to headaches and other negative outcomes. In this week's #LiveWholeHealth, we use acupressure to manage it.
Living with low back pain can affect every aspect of your daily life, and it is a common complaint among Veterans and the general population. Research shows that movement is essential for reducing most low back pain. Follow along with this acupressure video to help manage your pain.
what if there was a different way to manage headaches? Would you give it a try? Acupressure can be useful for all types of headaches, including tension headaches, sinus headaches and migraines.
Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition in women Veterans. VA health care providers can identify causes and provide treatment options.
Central Virginia VA offers wide range of virtual services for enrolled Veterans. VA Telehealth Services since the pandemic up by 1,200%.
Acupressure may not be your first thought during the holiday season, as this time of year should be spent filled with family, friends, food, and memories. But this year everything will look different, and these couple of months could be stressful. Even if you love the holiday season, the expectations and extra work can be overwhelming. When you notice yourself feeling edgy, it's a perfect reminder that self-care is essential during the holidays, and every day.
Integrative oncology combines complementary practices like yoga and acupuncture with conventional cancer care. A primary goal is to help prevent or lessen side effects from chemotherapy and surgery.
Many people suffer from headaches from time to time. Maintaining good lifestyle habits, like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and drinking enough water can reduce the frequency of headache episodes for many. Knowing simple self-care strategies for relief can make headaches more tolerable.