A viral email that contained pictures of children with burned skin was circulated in 2006 that claimed the burns were made with a Magic Eraser. This is untrue. While there were injuries associated with Magic Erasers, they were not actually chemical burns.

Fatty liver disease is characterized by an accumulation of fat in the liver. For most people, it does not cause any symptoms and will not lead to any complications. In some people however, the excess fat can lead to tissue scarring, inflammation and possibly liver failure. Luckily, treatment consists of simple self-care measures that will not only benefit your condition but your overall health as well.

If you eat food, you are likely to consume a few parasites at some time or another. Before you go on a hunger strike in an effort to avoid these “creepy-crawlies,” take a deep breath and relax. Most parasites will simply pass through your body, and they will not affect your health. However, should any take hold, you can develop a serious problem. One simple solution is to periodically cleanse and detox your system to eliminate possible parasitic infections.

Age spots or liver spots are a type of skin discoloration affecting millions. There are many causes of age spots; the most common is natural aging and overexposure to sun. These spots can appear anywhere on the body but are more common in sun exposed areas such as the face, backs of the hands, forehead, shoulders and forearms. Age spots are relatively harmless and do not require medical treatment. However, since they are permanent skin marks that affect the appearance of your skin, you may want to take measures to remove them.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and constricts the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs. It is not uncommon for a woman to develop asthma in the course of her pregnancy, even if she’s never had it before. Women who have or believe they have developed asthma during their pregnancy should consult a doctor about the appropriate treatment as soon as possible. While asthma does not automatically make a pregnancy “high risk,” it can be dangerous for both mother and baby if left uncontrolled.

Hoarseness is a condition characterized by difficulty producing normal levels of sound when speaking. It is typically a result of problems with the larynx or the vocal cords. The causes of hoarseness range from minor to medically serious, and treatments for the condition vary according to the severity of the underlying source of symptoms.

Armpits can get infected for several reasons. The folds of skin combined with body heat and sweat create a welcome environment for bacteria: You could also have problems with pimples or ingrown hairs. Regardless, pus is a clear sign of infection, and it should be treated immediately, before the infection worsens.

Medicare does have a broad definition of assisted living. The exact definition of assisted living according to Medicare standards is set by each state. First you need to know what the general meaning of assisted living is, and what Medicare is. You will also need to know the general guidelines for eligibility.

For centuries, natural herbs have been used to heal parasite infestations, as well as other digestive problems. With amazing healing qualities, herbs such as garlic, ginger, thyme, rosemary and chamomile have been proven to cleanse intestinal parasites, and keep them out of the digestive system. Cleansing intestinal parasites can be as simple as making these herbs a part of your daily diet.

Over the last decade, due in part to new regulations allowing Canada to grow and export hemp, more hemp products have made their way into U.S. markets, according to Purdue University. This includes the food market, where hemp is showing up in a variety of products.