Lifestyle Nutrition: A Ranger Speaks by Leo Jenkins There are as many opinions on what we should eat as there are experts on the subject. The issue becomes even more convoluted when people with little to no background interject their opinions. The simple truth is there is no perfect diet, no magic answer to the question “what should I eat to perform better?” What I am … [Read more...]
“Emotional Intelligence”: Working Through the “Princess Complex”
"Emotional Intelligence": Working Through the "Princess Complex" by Justina Bahriak Before reading the recently-posted article College is Harder with a Princess Complex, I was a little anxious that the author was going to feed into the beliefs of older generations that the younger generations are bratty, spoiled, and over indulgent or better yet, defend that notion. After … [Read more...]
Curing Your Hangover: What Works, What Doesn’t
Curing Your Hangover: What Works, What Doesn't by Joanne Villaflor, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD It's the weekend or maybe a week night for the younger crowd and you revel in the esprit de corps surrounding you--including the drinks last night when sharing the "remember when" stories. You wake up knowing it's summer in the South, meaning excessive heat and humidity, and formation is … [Read more...]
Do YOU Know How to Stop a “Big Bleed?”
Do YOU Know How to Stop a "Big Bleed?" by Andrew Fisher This article first appeared in The Havok Journal December 17, 2018. Current survival rates for out of hospital cardiac arrest ranges from 6-10%. However, we continuously pour efforts and money into this training. Items such as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been available for public use for several … [Read more...]
PTSD Treatments Aren’t Effective, So Government Green Lights… Ecstasy???
PTSD Treatments Aren't Effective, So Government Green Lights... Ecstasy??? by Scott Faith This article first appeared in The Havok Journal December 2, 2016 and was updated after subsequent reporting on this subject. In yet another misguided attempt to address the legitimate plague of PTSD in America, the FDA recently approved a large scale trial to treat the condition … [Read more...]
Hormone Imbalances following Traumatic Brain Injury
Hormone Imbalances following Traumatic Brain Injury by Geoffrey P. Dardia. It has been known for over 80 years that following a head injury there is dysfunction in the Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) axis. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80-85% of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sufferers are classified as mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI). … [Read more...]
Legal Cannabis: America at the Tipping Point
Legal Cannabis: America at the Tipping Point by Wade Garrett If I were an American politician’s consigliere before this mid-term election, I’d say one thing: get on board with legal cannabis. It’s happening, and whatever moral issues you may have with it are quickly becoming eclipsed and made irrelevant by the amount of money legal cannabis brings in. There are a lot of … [Read more...]
How to Nurture Your Running Practice: Tips For Passionate Runners
How to Nurture Your Running Practice: Tips For Passionate Runners by Amanda Jan Any form of physical activity can be demanding. However, running is an activity that requires full-body engagement, and therefore, you need to keep up with some routine procedures even when you are not actively running. In this case, you could enjoy some health benefits of walking and keep up with … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Navigating a Medical Malpractice Case
5 Tips for Navigating a Medical Malpractice Case by Scott Faith Medical malpractice is something with which far too many veterans are familiar. Because of the Feres Doctrine it's sometimes hard to get justice inside the military medical system. If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, it’s important that you understand how to make a claim to ensure you … [Read more...]
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, but Some Do
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, but Some Do by Kate Nelson There are a lot of reasons people choose to join the military. They range from patriotism, following in a parent’s footsteps, opportunities and training, wanting to blow stuff up, or just wanting something different. But one common thread found among our ranks is the innate call for service. This is the drive to serve … [Read more...]
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