Learn to Sail this Summer
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Learn to Sail this Summer

Sailing is both a calming, serene experience and a test of “man-against-nature.” There are technical skills and subtle observations to be learned. Learning these allows a human to propel a boat across water, and back, using only the forces of nature.

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Is Ketamine Safe?
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Is Ketamine Safe?

Ketamine is approved for hard-to-treat depression, but how safe are outpatient ketamine clinics?

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MST Care in the VA
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

MST Care in the VA

Every woman Veteran seen for health care is asked about experiences of MST. This helps ensure Veterans are connected with appropriate MST-related services as needed and that this history is taken into account in provision of care more generally. It is also is an important way of identifying individuals potentially at increased risk for suicide.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been around for nearly 100 years. We know it most in the treatment of scuba divers afflicted by “the bends.” But new uses are emerging that may be helpful to some who suffer from some chronic conditions.

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Anxiety & Depression
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Anxiety & Depression

Traditional treatment for chronic depression typically involves medications that impact brain neurotransmitters — brain chemicals responsible for mood, motivation, behavior, and mental activity. New research into concussive brain injuries to athletes, accident victims and veterans shows that brain inflammation does not respond to medication.

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Enjoy TAX FREE Shopping
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Enjoy TAX FREE Shopping

DoD has extended tax-free shopping to ALL veterans who can now shop through the on-line portal.

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Get Into National Parks Free
Thomas Calabretta Thomas Calabretta

Get Into National Parks Free

The Departments of Defense and Interior have put their heads together to allow vets free access to National Parks.

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