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Have You Ever Wondered... How powerful is stomach acid? What is the pH level of stomach acid? What is stomach acid made of? T here are some substances on Earth that children of all ages seem to be fascinated with. For example,  lava  captures the imagination in a way that few other substances can. The thought of molten rock flowing down a mountain consuming everything in its path gives us thrills and chills. Some children even play tag and keep away games in which certain areas are deemed to be filled with hot  lava and are thus off limits. Likewise, many children are amazed by the  corrosive  powers of  acid . If you've ever seen a piece of  metal  turned to a bubbling, fizzing liquid when it encounters  acid , you know the awesome chemical power  acid  has. Many people don't realize that their own stomachs contain  acid  that's powerful enough to destroy  metal . Sure, we know all about ...

Our brain releases a neurotransmitter, dopamine, which is crucial for numerous essential bodily functions. Dopamine is great for the following body functions: – Regulating movement – Controlling the center of pleasure and reward in the brain – Improving the cognitive functions (knowledge, attention, memory, decision-making, evaluation, problem solving) – Regulating the secretion of prolactin Since it is extremely important for our wellbeing and happiness, the reduced levels of dopamine lead to various health issues, such as depression, sadness, negativity and various emotional troubles. Fortunately, there are 10 effective ways to raise the dopamine levels in the body, without using medications: 1. EXERCISE The exercise of every kind raises the levels of dopamine, serotonin, and endorphin. Regular exercise provides happiness, strengthens the body, reduces stress.  Try the plank . 2. AVOID ADDICTIONS Addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, and even shopping , prov...

Contrary to what might be expected from environmental concerns related to global warming, CO2 (carbon dioxide) health effects and benefits for the human body are innumerable. Life originated and had existed on Earth for millennia under conditions of very high CO2 content of the surrounding air. According to published studies, CO2 content was up to about 7-12% in air when the first creatures with lungs were evolving. Therefore, these creatures could experience all CO2 health benefits that are listed below. Note that very large CO2 concentrations (20% and more) produce adverse effects in humans and pure CO2 is a toxic gas. This web page is focused on typical or physiological CO2 levels in the lungs which range from about 20 to 50 mm Hg or from about 2.7 to 7.5%. Having a normal level of CO2 in the lungs and arterial blood (40 mm Hg or about 5.3% at sea level) is imperative for normal health. Do modern people have normal CO2 levels? ? When reading the table below note that levels of...

When it comes to improving brain function,  nicotine  is king.  There’s quite a few benefits from nicotine that you might not be aware of. Introduction Nicotine , considered a potent nootropic is a naturally occurring liquid alkaloid found in many plants of the nightshade family. Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and tobacco all contain nicotine, although for humans, tobacco is the only plant containing significant enough quantities to have an effect  (R) . Nicotine has recently been under the scope of research examining its beneficial role in  ADHD ,  anxiety  disorders,  depression ,  Alzheimer ’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, and even cognitive performance in the general population. **This post is not suggesting to take up smoking as a means for nicotine consumption. The Nicotine That I Use I tend to use nicotine maybe 5 times a week, and usually not more than once a day.  Moderation is key, as well as your individu...