VA’s Whole Health content focuses this month on both conventional and Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) treatments—and how the two approaches converge. The tools provided will help BVA members and their families share how CIH, along with conventional treatment, results in better outcomes for veteran health and well-being. The tools include two videos and a feature story. 

Integrative approaches may include medication, guided imagery, acupuncture, biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, tai chi/qigong, yoga, and massage therapy. Some practices can be done to oneself. For example, follow along with this accompanying video to give yourself a head and neck massage to reduce tension and help you Live Whole Health. See the video here.