Do you think that hospice patients who see deceased relatives are merely hallucinating on morphine? Answered directly by Dr. Pam Kircher, a hospice doctor, member of the IANDS board of directors, and author of "Love is the Link, A Hospice Doctor Shares Her Experience of Near-Death and Dying," Larson Publications, Burdett, NY (1995). Does a reaction to "ether" chemically simulate a tunnel vision so commonly seen in NDEs? Answered directly by Dr.

Answered directly by Dr. Bruce Greyson, one of the founding fathers of NDE research. Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies, Department of Psychiatric Medicine, University of Virginia Health System

There have many relatively recent studies on consciousness. The current theory is that consciousness is where the memories are stored, not the brain. Many scientists have postulated that as an information storage unit the brain cannot possibly hold all the information. Therefore, the brain is more of an accessing unit much like a radio receiver.

How could a clear consciousness outside one's body be experienced at the moment that brain no longer functions during a period of clinical death with flat EEG? THE LANCET * Vol 358 * December 15, 2001 COMMENTARY p. 2010

Although there are many answers to this multifaceted question, part of the controversy stems from the way science proves observed phenomena. "Science" is defined as the process used to find truth. Best Evidence, Schmicker, Michael, pg 37. "In contrast, 'Scientism' is a philosophy of materialism, masquerading as scientific truth.

The tibialis anterior muscle is an antipronator due to its insertion on the medial aspect of the foot. When overpronation occurs, the tibialis anterior has ot fire constantly to oppose the over-overpronation, causing swelling of the muscle. Due to the fact that the anterior compartment of the leg is tightly constricted, the swollen Tibialis Anterior can cause an obstruction of blood flow which can cause severe pain due to lack of oxgen.

Hallucinations may occur in any of the senses: auditory (for example, hearing voices or music), gustatory (for example, unpleasant tastes), olfactory (for example, unpleasant smells), somatic (for example, a feeling of "electricity"), tactile (for example, a sensation of being touched, or "skin crawling" sensations), visual (for example, flashes of light, colors, images on the periphery).

People talk about seeing pink elephants and monsters ripping a crack in the highway. But me. I never get outside my pain. I feel and experience every step

is the child still in danger or in need of medical care? No two reports are handled in exactly the same way. Decisions by all the people involved are based on each child's situation. Even reports on two children in the same family may be handled differently. The agency receiving the report will determine how to proceed based on the information available. All reports which describe situations that fall within statutory definitions of abuse/neglect will receive a response.

Does what I eat during the morning hours (before work) have any effect on why I feel tired during the late morning? (I think I sleep pretty well at night.) I am a terrible insomniac. I have tried literally everything out there!! Nothing works. Please post ANY and I mean ANY suggestions no matter how bizare!