Substances that influence the central nervous system and thus alter perception, mood and behavior have been known since ancient times and were used primarily for cultic and religious purposes. For the past 50 years or so, such “acting on the soul” substances, psychotropic drugs, have been used to treat psychiatric disorders. Public opinion alternates between … Psychotropic Drugs: Salvation or Doom?
Products Javel water is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. For medical use, Dakin solution is used. Structure and properties Javel water in the strict sense is an aqueous solution of potassium hypochlorite (KClO). In commerce, a sodium hypochlorite solution (NaClO) with the same properties is usually sold as Javel water. It is a … Javel Water
The fire-red steel container should be freely and quickly accessible – and also really suitable for extinguishing the flammable substances present in the environment. Information about the fire class is provided by the pictograms on the device. It is also important that all family members (including children!) know how to use the fire extinguisher before … Fire Protection: Fire Extinguishers Belong in Every Household
Fires in the home can have many causes: defective electrical appliances, overheated frying fat or candles burning unattended. A small fire can quickly turn into a flaming inferno. Therefore, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers should not be missing in any home. Smoke detector Every year, more than 400 people die in Germany as a result … Fire Protection: Smoke Detectors Belong in Every Household
Only a fraction of bacteria cavort on the skin, in the mouth and throat, and in the vagina; the majority – between 400 and 1000 different species – are found in the small and large intestines. The substances produced by the bacteria are used by the intestinal cells. The bacterial flora protects the respective organ … What is the Bacterial Flora?
Purines are substances in food. They are a component of every cell and are necessary for the genetic material and the construction of new cells. When purines are broken down from food, uric acid is formed. In some people, this cannot be excreted in sufficient quantities. This results in excessive uric acid levels in the … What are Purines?
Not all mustard is the same. There is it burning hot, mild or sweet, refined with herbs, spices or fruits. Numerous mustard specialties now enrich the culinary offer. History of mustard Mustard, which is also called “inconspicuous flowering wild herb” and is native to the Mediterranean, was already known as a medicinal and spice plant … Does Mustard Really Make you Stupid?
