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Emergency responders are the first professionals on the scene after an accident, a medical emergency or even a mass-casualty incident. The unique pressure of a first responder job can often take quite an emotional toll, and it is not uncommon for law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics to develop problems with drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. While admitting that they need help can be difficult for those who work in emergency services, obtaining treatment for addicti …

We just saw this great article about treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD with bright light therapy.Thanks to Darius Bashar on Unsplash for the great photo

Photo courtesy of Adrian Swancar via unsplash.comSomeone just forwarded an incredible abstract and article about using light therapy to REVERSE the symptoms of dementia. I know that many say it’s too good to be true. How can light help, depression, PTSD, and now Alzheimer’s? As more research is available, we have to wonder how great the potential if and when light DOES help these conditions. …