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Bird Therapy

10,000 Birds

Of course, we insist they do talk to medical professionals if their problems are especially serious.) And while we may at times help others with their mental health issues, we pastors must also attend to our own emotional stability. Yes, birding can be a wonderful tool for maintaining mental health.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

4 The Love Of Animals

Ever tech-savvy and always looking for new ways to reach those in need, Henry recently pioneered the development of the world’s first emotional bandage, an Apple iPad app entitled, “Ouch! Emotional bandage,” which conveys some of his lessons. Any animal group in the world can use these materials as fundraising tools.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

For Engber, who dispassionately describes procedures most of the time, the "advances" in the medical care of humans are all well worth what he and other vivisectionists do to dogs and other sentient nonhumans. Medical schools, in particular, made ample use of them for education and research in surgery and cardiology." And for what?