For many of us, it’s our worst nightmare: to be desperately ill with no end in sight and no way to relieve the suffering. While a few states are wrestling with the concept of physician-assisted death, that involves a complex legal system of checks and balances to ensure that only those who fully understand the implications of what they seek can gain access. And even so, that is unavailable to most people at the end of their lives. Is there another option? There is, but it requires strength of will and a deep resolve, not to mention expert guidance to avoid further distress: it’s called VSED, or Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking. To find out more about this controversial technique, Read Here. And another source of comfort and help? The newly emerging concept of a Death Doula, a person trained to help patients and their families transition through the end of life. Read more about Death Doulas here.