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Did you know that you can apply for social security disability benefits if you suffer from severe skin disorders? Skin disorders are included in the list of impairments that Social Security deems severe enough to deter a person from working efficiently in the workplace. According to the official list under Skin Disorders, the following skin diseases are included: Ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous membranes, dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, genetic photosensitivity disorders, and burns. Social security assessments are based on the following criteria: duration and severity of the skin disease, extensiveness of skin lesions, frequency of flare-ups, symptoms include pain, and the kind of treatment the patient has to undergo. Sometimes, the skin disease causes deformity and may affect the senses and speech. There are others that require special treatment for the person. People with these conditions are eligible for Social Security disability

Ceramic tile are generally safe when they are fully formed. The tiles themselves were made of clay and glazed by intense heat. They are non-metallic and are made to endure for many years. However, before the 1970s, it was found that the tiles were mixed with asbestos, which strengthens the tiles. The asbestos has been linked to Mesothelioma, one of the worst cancers with a high mortality rate. Today's ceramic tiles manufacturers have stopped using asbestos in making the tiles. However, there are still a few who use small amounts to strengthen their products. Of course, they neglect to mention that to their customers. That kind of irresponsibility has caused undue health problems among the company's employees and also its customers. Many Mesothelioma cases have continued to arise from such negligence. To avoid being exposed to asbestos, you must make sure the ceramic tiles you are buying are 100% free from asbestos. Check what kind of company your supplier is.

Image by Diogo Drigo via Flickr Thoughts of leaving my nine-to-five job to work as a freelancer have been dancing in my mind. Lately, I have been experiencing this trapped feeling whenever I think of work. There's a strong urge to just drop everything, buy an RV and get my RV insurance , and drive away, leaving behind a stressful life in the city. These thoughts and feelings are not there without a reason, I know. They are probably symptoms of an oncoming bout with burnout . Burnout is defined by HelpGuide.org as a "state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress ." It can happen when a person feels so overwhelmed with the constant demands of work. There are general feelings of frustration and desperation, which cause a high level of stress. As the stress continues to bombard the person's day-today-life, he or she begins to lose the interest or motivation to work, or to even take responsibility for one's work. B