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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
FDA Approves VR for Chronic Pain
Virtual reality therapy relieves low back aches
Tens of millions of people suffer with chronic low back pain (cLBP). I am one of them. It is a continuously present moderate to severe pain that can become unbearable or debilitating at times. You name a remedy for it, … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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End-of-Life Pet Photography Captures Final Precious Moments
Poignant portraits soothe animal lovers’ grief
We love our pets. So much so, that we consider these domestic creatures our family or friends. Throughout their lives, we often capture this special bond through photos, selfies and portraits. When our pets are diagnosed with a terminal disease, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Documenting Death” by Sara Joe Wolansky
“The New Yorker” documentary film chronicles a woman’s dying days
At age 54, Kathy Brandt was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. She knew that treatment would be futile against this aggressive beast. Documenting her struggles on social media would grant her hope. A short film, “Documenting Death,” would further grant … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Pot Gets Another Shot at Federal Legalization
Republicans introduce a new bill to decriminalize marijuana
Marijuana, cannabis, weed, ganja, grass, pot. Much like its namesake, its legal use is all over the map. According to the “National Conference of State Legislatures,” 36 states and four territories allow for medical marijuana use, while 18 states, two … Continue reading
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Mindfulness Can Help Us Through Holiday Grief
An Interview with Andrew J. Vitale, C.T. on grieving, coping and celebrating
Andrew J. Vitale, C.T. has been a grief specialist for more than three decades. As a certified thanatologist, Vitale studies the science of death, dying and bereavement including medical, physical, psychological and spiritual perspectives. This professional focus includes the psychological … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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