FireWatch Magazine is a proud sponsor of Wreaths Across America. Listen to Team FireWatch live every Thursday morning at 8:15 AM. New expanded lineup!
The celebration of America’s independence is a day for family, fireworks, hot dogs, everything red, white, and blue, and remembering history. This once-a-year celebration is a reminder of how the United States of America came to exist. As a veteran, perhaps this history, or a family legacy of service, was
“The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” You knew what I would say as soon as you read the subject line. This ancient Chinese saying has been used so much that it is cliche. Here’s the origin of the quote: It comes from Chapter 64 of the Dao
When your back hurts you will try anything, short of surgery, to get relief! As I mentioned last month, I have tried acupuncture, chiropractic, yoga, TENS, and of course many doctors’ go-to response of prescribing pills! Last night I was thinking about how doctors always ask you, “On a scale
It’s called the terrible choice. Medicare patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness are faced with a difficult decision: either continue treating their disease or enter hospice care and shift focus to relieving pain and improving quality of life. They can’t have both. Military veterans with VA Healthcare benefits no longer
The public is shocked at the suicide rates amongst our service members, veterans, and law-enforcement population. We hear about it all the time through the many active and working organizations attempting to impact reported numbers positively. As a community, we can support these efforts through donations, but what is another
I’m a helper; therefore, helping others has always been an integral part of my life. In my encounters with veterans, many are naturally inclined to help others. They also like working with a team and achieving missions, no matter the purpose. But when the contract is up, where does one
I’m a runner if I have yet to mention it in the last ten minutes. If you are a runner or know a runner, then you know how true that statement can be. Now, does running define me? No. Being a father, son, friend, and career Navy Vet with 34
I think we tend to forget where medicine originally came from. God gave us plants to use as food. (KJV Genesis 1:12 And the Earth brought forth grass and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind and God
By Richard Corson/Health & Welfare Writer If you served in combat arms, especially in special operations forces, you know all too well the debilitating effects of lower back and sciatic pain. Heavy rucksacks, airborne operations, and long deployments over a lifetime of service take their toll on your body. Like
By Rich Corson, Veteran Health & Wellness Contributor Treating Root Causes vs. Medicating If you are like me, you hate taking medications, especially those that make you feel like you are in a “fog” or have other negative impacts on your day-to-day life. Unfortunately, much of the medical community tends
No spam, notifications only about new editions, events & monthly top articles. Our digital edition is FIRE!
Absolutely no spam! Receive notifications about new editions, events, and monthly top articles only. Get your copy of FireWatch Digital Edition delivered to your inbox FREE.
