Chronic pain is one of the most reported problems of war veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Opioids are commonly prescribed but an alarming rate of hospitalizations and even death have been recorded due to its use and misuse. With the help of naturopathic medicine, find out why the natural approach to managing pain is better for veterans, so read on. In an article posted in Huffington Post, US Congress has taken the first step to include licensed Naturopathic Practitioners as part of the healthcare professionals employed within the Veterans Administration agency:
Touch Therapy Casey Jourdan, an Iraqi War veteran, is one of the many people who has benefited from alternative medicine to manage pain. Billings Gazette published an article on how Jourdan found pain relief without pills through rehab and therapy, with the help of naturopathy. “On April 13, 2004, she [Jourdan] was wounded in a roadside bombing. It left her with permanent joint and nerve damage in her left shoulder, elbow and wrist… Aromatherapy Here is a good description provided by The American College of Healthcare Sciences about the benefits of Aromatherapy and its role in pain management: “Natural, plant-based essential oils have been shown to be highly effective in treating pain. One 2007 study examined the therapeutic effects of lavender essential oil on postoperative pain in patients recovering from laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, and “results suggest[ed] that lavender aromatherapy can be used to reduce the demand for opioids in the immediate postoperative period.”[5] You can read more alternative treatments here.
Veterans are some of our real-life heroes. They deserve nothing but the best possible treatment they can get without causing further complications that may arise from excessive drug use, misuse, or dependency. And as a way of saying, “Thank you for your service.”, share this to veterans you know! Here at Dr. Amauri Wellness Centre, we offer various alternative pain treatment modalities such as acupuncture, naturopathic manipulation, cold laser, and shockwave therapy. Get in touch with our licensed and registered Naturopath Toronto Doctor for a complimentary 15-minute consultation in-person. The article Why Natural and Non-Pharmacological Approaches Are Better For Veterans With Chronic Pain first appeared on Dr. Amauri Wellness Centre.
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