Hello fellow veterans. So, as you may know many Veterans experience episodes of PTSD from their past traumatic experiences. Each of these traumas are unique and individualized based on your individual experiences and how you treat them. But what is the perfect way the treat these traumas. That is a very good question! There is no specific treatment that works for everyone. However, there are many different treatments available to help each Veteran in their own way and individualized needs. Here is one technique that is available, so please read on the see if this will work for you. Is trauma ..read more

Welcome back to the "Veteran Doctor," the podcast that takes a humorous look at life's absurdities. I'm your host, Dr. John Heintzelman, and today, we're diving into the delightfully smooth transition our veterans experience when they shift from camouflage to cubicles. Buckle up, folks, because we're about to explore the hilariously seamless world of veteran reintegration! First things first, let's talk about the incredible metamorphosis of military lingo. Who needs acronyms like FUBAR and SNAFU when you can bask in the glory of TPS reports and PTO? We're sure our veterans will have no problem ..read more

Holistic Alternatives to Veteran PTSD As an educated veteran, I continue to search for alternatives for treating PTSD and TBI other than your traditional pharmaceuticals that seem only to mask the symptoms or cause additional health issues. Evidence-based practice is the standard for treating PTSD. However, there is growing recognition that complementary and alternative therapies may be helpful adjuncts to meet the needs of some veterans who have experienced trauma. According to the National Center for PTSD, there are three types of primary treatments for PTSD in veterans: trauma-focused cogni ..read more

It’s Never Too Early Or Late — Start Investing for Retirement Now! “Time is money.” — Benjamin Franklin Although Benjamin Franklin may not have been referring to the effect that time has on money accumulating in an IRA, his words hold true with today’s investors. That is because time becomes one of the best allies for investors. But even if you did not start investing in your plan until later in life, there is another old saying that also holds true — “Better late than never.” THREE FEATURES OF EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLANS. No matter where you are financially in your life or how much you already ..read more

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-SIXTH EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Positive Thinking brings Positive Outcomes. I hope all is well and you are staying safe and healthy. So, we have been encountering some challenges this past year, and depending on the individual, your perspective on these challenges will determine the outcomes of your lives. Let me explain. Many people who approach problems or issues they face with negative attitudes usually have a more challenging time recovering than those with positive atti ..read more

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-FIFTH EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Veterans Stress – Stress has dramatic effects on the Mind and Body. As veterans, we are faced with different challenges as life gets back to somewhat of a normal pace again after COVID. Some of us are happy, while others are getting a little stressed and anxious. Stress is very powerful. We, as veterans, have dealt with different forms of stress throughout our lives. We should be experts, but all of us deal with stress differently. So, I would like ..read more

Leashes of Valor www.leashesofvalor.org About Founders About Danique Masingill President & Co-Founder Danique’s journey to serving as Leashes of Valor’s president began when she was a member of the U.S. Navy. Her duty was to enforce military law, but she was left with nowhere to turn when she was sexually assaulted by senior leadership. The trauma from this experience led her to leave the military after five years of service. But her will to help fellow veterans remained a guiding force. As a student at Syracuse University, she quickly established herself as an expert in the field of milit ..read more

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-FOURTH EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Veterans PTSD – The Cannabis Cure. Marijuana Use for PTSD Among Veterans The use of Marijuana for medical conditions is an issue of growing concern. Many Veterans use marijuana to reduce symptoms of PTSD, and many states specifically approve medical marijuana for PTSD. However, research has not been conducted on the safety or effectiveness of medical marijuana for PTSD. There is no evidence currently that suggests marijuana is an effective treatme ..read more

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-SECOND EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Veterans and Dogs. We will also have our UBI and Veteran News, so stick around for some great stuff ahead in our program! Many brave soldiers return home with scars – both visible and invisible – that makes it challenging to transition back into civilian life. At the same moment, millions of wonderful companion animals wait in shelters for a forever home. When a Veteran is appropriately matched with the right dog, both of their lives change for th ..read more

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-FIRST EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Scams Targeting Veterans. We will also have our Veteran News, so stick around for some great stuff ahead in our program! Veterans deserve many things: Praise. Honor. Security. Respect. Here’s what they don’t deserve: attempts to take advantage of their service. Yet every day, scammers attempt to swindle our veterans of their hard-earned benefits, steal their identity, take their life savings, and worse. According to an AARP survey, veterans are twi ..read more