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Breath--something we do 20,000 times a day--is one of the body’s most important functions, and one that we can notice in every moment.

Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #41 – Breathing for stress relief

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 4:00 pmJuly 27, 2020 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

Breath--something we do 20,000 times a day--is one of the body’s most important functions, and one that we …

Mindful awareness practices often begin by paying attention to breathing.

Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #34 – Breathing in the Moment

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 5:30 pmJuly 1, 2020 Posted in #LiveWholeHealth by VAntage Point Contributor 1k views

You can only take a breath in the present moment; not the past and not the future. Mindful awareness …

From art therapy to Tai Chi, alternative treatments help reduce Veterans’ reliance on prescription drugs.

Alternative therapy: Veterans find relief through tai chi

Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 9:44 amMay 23, 2018 Posted in VA Careers by VA Careers 1k views

In an effort to decrease drug dependency, VA is actively exploring alternative forms of therapy to help …