.... these emotions in a roller-coaster fashion . Sometimes feeling up and hopeful, other days feel¬ ing deeply depressed, other days coasting along and feeling virtually no emotion. All of these emotions are a normal part of the grieving process. Shock or disbelief may come first. Many people have a very difficult time recognizing the loss in their lives. Many efforts are made to push the feelings out of their mind. This is normal because the thought of the loss is too overwhelming for them to handle. However, this disbelief or shock will diminish as you begin to express and share your feelings about your loss with others. Following feelings of shock .....

.... of whether it is immoral. Some people believe that even if euthanasia is immoral, it still should not be prohibited by law, since if a patient wants to die, that is strictly a personal affair, regardless of how foolish or immoral the desire might be. [Rachels, 56] My position is almost identical. I believe there are some instances in which euthanasia is immoral, but I believe it should unquestionably be legal. In the following paragraphs, I will display the position of the opposition to the legality of euthanasia as well as the position of the supporters. I shall attempt to prove that, yes, euthanasia should be legal. There is a strong opposition aga .....

.... voted for unanimously. Your mother has proper legal custody, and as you know, wants the abortion to take place. We agree with her concern for your well-being. Child birth is an extremely stressful situation. The trauma of the pregnancy could intensify your paranoid schizophrenia, or cause some other mental disorder. Mrs. Smith has informed us that she herself is not capable of caring for the child. We feel that you will suffer further if you are forced to give up the child. Your psychiatrist has come to the conclusion that you are not capable of being a responsible parent, but you are, at times, capable of making rational moral decisions. However, because .....

.... and ceremonies are finished the veteran experiences recurring headaches and chronic fatigue. The veteran seeks treatment at a VA hospital, saying his illness is a result of serving in the Gulf. Instantly, he is denied benefits and services for making a claim that he cannot prove. Why would the US government want to deny combat veterans of his claim? What is American government trying to hide? I believe that Gulf War Syndrome is a side effect of low-levels of chemical and biological warfare agents the troops were exposed to during their service in the Persian Gulf. I can justify my belief by the number of ailing vets and Saddam's stockpile of chemica .....

.... first half of the menstrual cycle). The most common symptoms include: •headache •swelling of ankles, feet and hands •backache •abdominal cramps or heaviness •abdominal pain •abdominal fullness, gaseous •muscle spasms •breast tenderness •weight gain •recurrent cold sores (herpes labialis) •acne flare-up •nausea •bloating •bowel changes (constipation or diarrhea) •decreased coordination •food cravings •decreased tolerance to sensory input (noise, light) •menstruation, painful •anxiety or panic •confusion •difficulty concentrating •forgetfulness •poor judgment •depression •irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior •increased guilt f .....

.... with most other nations in the world signed a declaration of the United Nations promising every human being the right to life. The World Medical Association meeting in Geneve at the same time, stated that the utmost respect for human life was to be from the moment of conception. This declaration was re-affirmed when the World Medical Association met in Oslo in 1970 (Sproul) Abortion is a very controversial subject that has been continually argued over for the past few years and probably many years to come. The main controversy is should abortion be legalized? First before we get into the many sides of abortion we must first define abortion. Abortion is the .....

.... and labors, but she also knows how to recognize a potential problem that needs obstetrical consultation. To her, birth is a natural process. The midwife is a catalyst for the mother's body chemistry, helping the laboring woman use her energy wisely. The midwife's philosophy is different from the obstetrician's. The obstetrician makes things happen; the midwife lets things happen. The doctor trusts technology and is wary of nature. The midwife trusts nature and is cautious about technology. The obstetrician fears a birth may go wrong. The midwife expects the birth will go right. "Midwife" is a word that comes from the old English words mit wif, literally "wit .....

.... symptoms of autistic disorder sometimes can be seen in early infancy, the condition can appear after months of normal development. In most cases, it is not possible to identify any specific event that triggers autistic disorder. About 7 in every 10 children and adolescents with autistic disorder also have mental retardation or other problems with their brain function or structure. Recent studies estimate that as many as 14 children out of 10,000 may have autism or a related condition. About 125,000 Americans are affected by these disorders, and nearly 4,000 families across the country have two or more children with autism. Three times as ma .....