The Spiritual Aspects of the Physiology of Death
In my last blog I explained the processes that take place in our bodies that are of comfort as we die naturally from natural causes. Continue reading The Spiritual Aspects of the Physiology of Death
Month: June 2022
THE WONDERS OF THE WAKE
When I die I hope my mourners will hear and enjoy this performance. Enjoy a taster of this unique Irish Trad Show – the Wonders of the Wake – which celebrates the ancient rite of Irish Wake. Discover how, through the Irish Wake, the people of Ireland both mourn their dead in heart-rendering Gaelic laments but also cherish the … Continue reading THE WONDERS OF THE WAKE
Starvation, Dehydration & the Physiology of Death
by Rebecca Gagne-Henderson PhD ACHPN APRN This blog is written for both clinicians and interested human beings. It describes what happens physiologically if we are allowed to die naturally. A caveat is that for the healthy living individual “it ain’t pretty”, but for the dying individual, it is an incredibly beautiful and mysterious mechanism. Again, to the … Continue reading Starvation, Dehydration & the Physiology of Death