Functional Medicine Initiative / FM(I): The Solution to Chronic Veteran Health Issues by Geoffrey Dardia This article was originally published as part of the SOF Health Initiatives Program at the Task Force Dagger Foundation and is reposted here with the permission of the original author. _____ Introduction America's Armed Forces have been relentlessly fighting in … [Read more...]
Ketamine: It may not be a solution for everything, but it’s not at fault for the death of Elijah McClain
Ketamine: It may not be a solution for everything, but it's not at fault for the death of Elijah McClain by Andrew D. Fisher The use of ketamine in the prehospital setting has made a huge resurgence. It is being used for pain management, anesthesia, and sedation. A recent story of ketamine being used to sedate by emergency medical services (EMS) in Colorado has … [Read more...]
The Work-Life Balance: Tips for Veterans (and the Rest of Us)
The Work-Life Balance: Tips for Veterans (and the Rest of Us) by Scott Faith Have you ever experienced a kind of mental and psychological breakdown before? It's not as uncommon as you might think. At those moments, you feel as though the entire world is against you and then begin to think of ways to declutter your life. It is something that is sadly worse for many married … [Read more...]
The “Signature Injury” of the War on Terror Is Not PTSD. It’s Low-T.
The "Signature Injury" of the War on Terror Is Not PTSD. It's Low-T. by Kevin Lacz This past June, I was invited to speak at a symposium on TBI/PTSD in Warsaw, Poland. As a Physician Assistant in functional medicine, I was invited by the Friends of GROM (editor's note: GROM is Poland's elite special operations force) to speak on hormone replacement in males with TBI/PTSD. … [Read more...]
Float Your Heart Out
Float Your Heart Out by Kerry Patton Sinuses constantly hindered my life as a child. Allergies, common colds, you name it-- my nose was constantly stuffed or running with snot. It took years upon years dealing with doctors of all sorts trying to find a remedy. I was tired of doctors and recently took matters into my own hands through a lot of research dealing with … [Read more...]
3 Must-Have Emergency Lifesavers for Your Car
3 Must-Have Emergency Lifesavers for Your Car by Andrew Fisher Trauma is the leading cause of death for ages 44 and younger. It is also the leading cause of productive life years lost for ages 75 and under. That is greater than heart disease and cancer combined. As a result of poor understanding of bystander trauma care, people die unnecessarily. You do not want to find … [Read more...]
Self-Care for Veterans: “You Gotta Nourish, to Flourish”
Self-Care for Veterans: "You Gotta Nourish, to Flourish" by Moriamo Sulaiman-Ifelodun “You gotta nourish, to flourish” What is Self-Care? Self-care is often beautiful, but often times, it can be a very un-beautiful thing. Nowadays, self-care has become a buzzword. It is awesome to go for a walk, or turn off your phone for an hour or so to disconnect from the world. … [Read more...]
SpecOps Doc: It’s Better to Get Shot with an AK-47 Than an M4/AR-15
SpecOps Doc: It's Better to Get Shot with an AK-47 Than an M4/AR-15 by Dan Pronk Editor's Note: Dr. Dan Pronk is an Australian medical doctor who spent much of his time in the Australian Army assigned to Special Operations units. This article first appeared in the TacMed blog, and later in several other blogs, and is re-posted here with the permission of the original … [Read more...]
I Could Have Punched Him But I Didn’t (and other benefits of having good mental health)
I Could Have Punched Him But I Didn’t (and other benefits of having good mental health) by Elana Duffy When a friend suggested I seek mental health treatment for my post-military anger I begrudged the concept, the therapists, and even the friend who made the recommendation. Like many people, I thought of therapy only for when something is really “abnormal” or “wrong”, or at … [Read more...]
Toxic Exposures: Feeling like Sh*t All The Time Isn’t Normal
Toxic Exposures: Feeling like Sh*t All The Time Isn’t Normal Written by: Megan Thatford and HunterSeven Foundation Feeling like Sh*t all the time isn’t normal and it could be due to toxic exposures It’s been 10+ years since your last deployment. You haven’t thought about the black smoke or pungent smell much since you left. Never thought twice … [Read more...]
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