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Generally, women expect that the birth of a child will be a blissful and joyous time, and most often it is. Meeting their new baby and bringing this new little life into their home is an exciting event. However, the period following child birth does not always conform to this happy and expected picture. In reality, feelings of sadness and periods of melancholy can affect a new mother, without warning.

Living and dealing with claustrophobia can be difficult and limiting, as the individual often has to avoid certain situations and places. Working on the 10th floor of a tall building means taking 10 flights of stairs each morning to avoid the elevator. Air travel may be impossible, and big parties might be avoided. The good news is that as with other phobias, claustrophobia is treatable.

The body manufactures two types of cholesterol - LDL (which is seen as a bad form of cholesterol) and HDL (which is seen as a good form of cholesterol). When LDL levels are too high, fatty deposits or plaque can start to build up on the walls of the arteries, decreasing the amount of blood that can flow through them-- posing a greater risk of heart attacks, stroke, arteriosclerosis, or coronary heart disease.

A stroke or cardiovascular accident is a type of cardiovascular condition that affects the blood vessels in charge of supplying blood, vital oxygen, and nutrients to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel is either blocked by a clot or ruptures.

While colds and flu can cause many of the same symptoms and are often confused, a cold is generally milder, while the flu tends to be more severe and longer-lasting. Nevertheless, both illnesses can cause children and adults alike to become miserable and grouchy.

To live in the 21st century means to live in a toxic world, where we are exposed daily to numerous environmental toxins and pollutants. Environmental toxins are on the rise, and pose a problem in the form of very serious health risks. Thousands of toxic substances find their way into our air, water, and the soil in which we grow our food.

While eye cataracts decrease vision and can be very frustrating, they generally don’t cause pain and are not considered dangerous. However, if a cataract becomes completely white, it is called an overripe (hypermature) cataract, which can cause inflammation, pain and headache. A hypermature cataract is not all that common, but should it occur, it usually requires removal.

Bruxism affects adults and children, and although not usually a serious medical problem, it can wreak havoc in the mouth, causing teeth to loosen and become painful. Parts of the teeth sometimes break, having been ground away completely. This can lead to jaw joint disorders, pain, headaches, earaches, damaged teeth, and abrasions in the mouth.

Chronic fatigue is often compared to a long, incurable hangover, with common symptoms including profound weakness, inability to concentrate or focus, listlessness, aches and pain. And while a couple of aspirin and a good night's sleep will cure a hangover, people with CFS often suffer these symptoms with little relief.

While all children grow at different rates, there are some guidelines that can help you identify if your child falls within the normal range, or if you need to be at all concerned.