Alchemy – science, magic, art – or all three?

What is Alchemy?

"Alchemy was a quasi- science that centered on the inherent powers of the four elements: fire, water, earth, and air. The idea was that varying combinations of these 4 basic common materials would provide one the makings of any element in existence. Alchemy was first utilized in Khem, the ancient name for Egypt (Al-Kimiya), and although they are far removed in time and sophistication, and at the time didn't know it, practitioners provided the foundation for modern chemistry. Finally, chemistry replaced it completely, over a relatively brief time span, thanks to the intellectual tsunami that was the Renaissance. 

Of the more legendary aspects of Alchemy, the most common belief is that by mixing the proper materials in the right proportions and performing certain secret rituals, lead or any other metal could be turned into gold. Another prominent belief was that, in like manner thePhilosopher's Stone, a mythical rock thought to possess the capacity to prolong the owner's lifespan, could be produced. 

At their developmental peak, alchemists were practicing a primitive form of chemistry. Like modern chemists, they were isolating and identifying elements and compounds, and learning and documenting how they interacted with each other. As scientific understanding grew it was realized that there was nothing magical or supernatural about the processes, but rather that they were natural chemical reactions which followed predictable natural laws. Hence, few people in modern times believe that lead can be turned into gold or that there is a mystical Philosophers Stone which can grant the holder great knowledge and power." - http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_alchemy

My Thoughts:

Alchemists were not aware but they were using science. Magic? ....no its just natures law. They believed they had special powers but in actuality didn't. The rituals they performed didnt help aid any natural chemical reaction. However Alchemists were before their time, identifying and mixing elements.

Semiconductor of the Week

SILICON

Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a tetravalent metalloid, less reactive than its chemical analog carbon, the nonmetal directly above it in the periodic table, but more reactive than germanium, the metalloid directly below it in the table. Silicon is a solid at room temperature, It is used in most electronics (motherboards, chips, transistors, IC chips). That is why its called Silicon valley

My opinion of Molecular Medicine

First, What is Molecular Medicine?

The study of disease at a molecular and cellular level. For example, you may investigate the causes of disease, potential treatments and therapies for disease, and ways of preventing disease.

My Opinion:

I believe that this research is valuable in understanding many diseases, but what they also need to take into consideration is the fact that humans are not only physical but emotional creatures. Many health problems we have today is due to some form of emotional issue.

 Also the article I read about injecting  some form of "Cellular Robot" to eradicate cancer cells sounds cool, but dangerous at the same time. I believe that their is a more natural cure for all diseases, but many drug companies or technology companies will not profit from it (not able to patent God's creation ie ...cinnamon, sour sop fruit, injecting High doses vitamin c to kill cancer cells, Garlic ).

It needs to be a healthy relationship between Holistic and scientific approach to healing and finding cures for diseases. 

Alkali Earth Metal of the Week

BARIUM

Barium is a chemical element with symbol Ba and atomic number 56.Barium is a soft, silvery white metal, with a slight golden shade when ultra pure. Barium is chemically similar to magnesium, calcium, and strontium, being even more reactive. Barium is used in testing procedures. Patients swallow barium and an x-ray is done of their digestive system. It is used as a radiocontrast agent in X-ray imaging of the digestive system.

Is Food Medicine?

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" -Hippocrates

Food is tasty, delicious, physically fulfilling, satisfying on a cellular level.....food is healing to us. Our bodies need vitamins and nutritents and whole food provides it to us in the right amounts.

 Disease takes place when our bodies lack sufficient nutrients (which can be caused by not eating proper foods, chemicals in our food, a body under too much stress etc). When we make an  assement of ones health, if they are having aliments, no matter what technique used to help them, their nutrition must be addressed. Nutrition is what feeds our cells and if our cells are happy ....we are healthy and happy.

Whole foods make Happy cells. Whole foods heals our cells. Food is medicine :)

Inert Gas of the week

Helium

What is an inert gas? 

An inert gas is a gas which does not undergo chemical reactions under a set of given conditions. 

Helium is a inert gas. Helium is a very light, inert, colorless gas. Helium has the lowest melting point of any element. It is the only liquid that cannot be solidified by lowering the temperature. It remains liquid down to absolute zero at ordinary pressures, but can be solidified by increasing the pressure. The specific heat of helium gas is unusually high. Next to hydrogen helium is the most abundant element in the universe. 

I mostly associate helium with blowing up balloons and people putting the gas in their mouth to sound funny.

Exploring the color of food in my kitchen

Colors in my kitchen 

So I walked in my kitchen and wrote down basically all the food I currently have. Check out the list below.


Green:
Pears, kale salad, Brussel sprout, grapes, chives, collard greens, avocados

White:
Milk, eggs, salt, garlic, flower, sugar, coconut milk, mayo, tarter sauce

Yellow:
Pineapple, curry spice, turmeric, mustard

BROWN:
Rice, bread, pasta, pinto beans, cheerios, cashews nuts, peanut bars

Red:
Kidney beans, grape juice, strawberries, ribs, lamb, chicken

Purple:
Gourmet potatoes, onions

Orange:
Carrots,

Black:
Chocolate

I believe that ones diet should consist of a vareity of colors and moderation. I firmly believe in the eat clean lifestyle, basically eat wholefood, stay way/limit refined and process anything, drink plenty of room temperature water and incorporate excercise into your daily life. I am not perfect but I strive on a daily basis to implement it.