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Can a perfume become a poison? The chemical compounds in perfumes, which are not label in the bottle of the perfume can case cancerous diseases, birth defects, allergies, and central nervous system disorders. These chemical substances are carried to the blood stream when put on the skin, vaporizing to be inhaled harm the lungs and eyes, also the nose. Unfortunately, the substances inside the perfume are more than 100 substances; the number of these substances, have a high chance of being toxic when combine with each other. Acetone, aldehyde, benzyl, ethanol, formaldehyde, chloride, acetate, and alcohol and others are oil derivatives that belong to cancerous substances mostly case serious diseases. Here are some of the harm impacts of these molecules.  :Formaldehyde Dryness of the mouth and throat, dizziness, stammering, nervous system effects, and poor concentration. Skin contact results in severe irritation and burns. Formaldehyde has acute and chro...

Avocado: the green gold Avocado is the almost completely perfect nutrition. Botany, also called plant science, considers avocado, a large berry fruit. Despite the fact that avocado contains high fats portion, most these fats are monounsaturated fat s, or MUFAs, which are a healthy source, especially for the heart health. Big half of avocado contains twice the amount of dietary fiber that presents in two apples. Fibers can regulate sugar levels in the blood and prevent constipation and colorectal cancer. Avocado is rich in antioxidants, which can fight some cancers and help prevents premature aging. Lutein , is one of the antioxidants belongs to carotenoid s group, presents in high portion in avocado. Lutein can prevent prostate cancer and cataract. Also, avocado is rich in vitamin A and vitamin B and minerals, such as potassium and magnesium. In addition, it is easy to digest, and it can activate the liver, eliminate flatulence, as well as dispose of intestines stools. It ...

What is the best water to drink and how to know? (ARE, THEN, they who are bent on denying the truth not aware that the heavens and the earth were [once] one single entity, which We then parted asunder? – [38] and [that] We made out of water every living thing? Will they not, then, [begin to] believe? [39] ) - 21:30 Surat Al-Anbiyaa. Water is the source of life for all living creatures. Therefore, dehydration is not a favorable condition. Hydrating your body with drinking water does not only help you to survive, but it can lubricate and cushion the joints and support the health of one’s immune system. The amount of water in the human body is huge, and it varies, depending on one’s age, for example, the average adult is 50-65% water, whereas infants are 75-78% water. Age is also another distinct factor while a male has a higher portion than female because of the nature of female having fatty tissue compared to male. Distilled water, demineralized water, or deio...

Is music chemistry? The word, music, derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses) Music is a combination of vocal frequencies and complex patterns overlap in the air, then the ears process these sound waves, resulting in an excited state in the brain. Voices are all over the place; traffics, murmurs, purls, and sands sounds are music. Brain reactions to music are a deep concept that is not simple, and studies and experiments still occurring in order to understand chemistry behinds musical power. Several chemists became not only musicians but also composers and conductors, for example Alexander Borodin . Ibn Sina is also on this list, however many details about him in this field are absent. Abu Bakr Al-Raazi conducted about thousands of years ago the worth of music, recognizing its value when the patients who were suffering from diseases case severe pain to them, their pains are relieved because of the beautiful melodies. He, then pre...

Chemistry and photos       “It is not only art; it is science . Yes, it is old but antique.”  Behind the taken photos are chemistry and physics. It is about photosensitivity and light reactions; the point to be started with is the camera itself. Absorption of photons and organic , and acid and base principles are topics to be discussed. Photographic papers are made of silver salts, which are the most photosensitive compounds, usually grains of silver halides, with a gelatin emulsion. With the presence of light, these grains start reacting create a latent image. Bromine is the most common halide used. As known about ionic compounds, they exist in a crystalline form; thus, the silver halide grains made of silver ions (+) and halides ions (-) in a lattice structure. Despite the stability of the ionic bonds, there is some atoms and electrons moving throughout the structure. Now, physics starts. The energy levels in the grain differ by the ...

Inactivating drugs phases: metabolism and drug's half-life Drugs used as a treatment without causing poisoning to patients because of the mechanism happening in the human body, which works on inactivating these drugs, then eliminate them. This is  one  main reason why we do not experience poisoning. It is called metabolism so this works as a defensive mechanism, making drugs less toxic and less effective; however it is not a rule because very few drugs can be more effective when they are metabolized. Also, metabolism leads to production of products with increased polarity, which allows the drug to be eliminated.   Metabolism of the drugs: It usually occurs in the liver, sometime in the lungs or the gut. Phase one of drug metabolism starts in the live, since the drug is taken orally before reaching the systematic circulation.  Cytochrome P450 , or CYPs, are a family of enzymes, located abundan...

Mate, a drink, and a cultural symbol  Yerba mate used to make a drink called a mate, the botanical name of it is llex paraguariensis. Usually, its dry leaves are soaked in hot, however cold water is another option. It also can be consumed by putting it in capsules, diluted its bitter taste. Sweet products, energy drinks, and blends of herbs may contain mate. Mate benefits : it is high in antioxidants, and it contains compounds that have several health benefits, including Xanthines , a stimulant consists of caffeine and theobromine . Caffeoyl derivatives are also important antioxidants that can be obtained from tea. In addition, compounds with bitter taste known saponins , which have features that reduce inflammations and lower cholesterol. Other compounds are polyphenols contain a variety of antioxidants associated with reducing the risk of occurrence of many diseases. Also, minerals, such as aluminum , chromium , copper , iron , manganese , nickel , po...