Question 1

i know that there are chemicals that affect our brain in choclate and alcohol. are there in other food and drinks? and what effects do they have?

Accepted Answer

Foods are chemicals: many foods contains chemicals that influence brain activity, like coffee

Question 2

help please! is alcohol the only chemical used to fight germs?

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No: No, there are many chemicals that can fight germs. Hydrogen peroxide and iodine are two of the commons ones.

Question 3

when the body breaks down alcohol, what chemical is it broken down into that causes hangovers?

Accepted Answer

Acetaldehyde: While the causes of a hangover are still poorly understood,[2] several factors are known to be involved including acetaldehyde accumulation, changes in the immune system and glucose metabolism, dehydration, metabolic acidosis, disturbed prostaglandin synthesis, increased cardiac output, vasodilation, sleep deprivation and malnutrition. Beverage specific effects of additives or by-products such as congeners also play an important role.[1] The symptoms occur typically after the intoxicating effect of the alcohol begins to wear off, generally the morning after a night of heavy drinking.[3]

Question 4

my 5 month old sucked on a baby wipe its alcohol free but has chemicals should i be worried can she develop cancer? im super worried

Accepted Answer

No: If these are safe enough to use on her skin, a short period of ingestion shouldn't harm her. Rinse her mouth out with warm water. All the best.

Question 5

are chemical ingredients like parabens, isobutyl alcohol, peg carcinogous? they r present in shampoos, cosmetics and everything!

Accepted Answer

No: These claims are made up by people with agendas to frighten others and sell their own "alternative" products. And the public wants to be deceived and frightened. I've worked around cancer scientists for decades -- if a common component of a cosmetic were a mutagen / inducer, that scientist would have their reputation made for a lifetime.

Question 6

can i have copd if i have 93% fev/fvc ratio but 71% for fvc and 79% for fev1? also my doco is 67% and my rv is 157%???? im female 28 years old, no smoker, healthy, no chemicals, no drugs, no alcohol!!!! drs say no copd but the number said it could be

Accepted Answer

Review of report: A review of the pulmonary report, your symptoms and a possible diagnosis may be discussed during a scheduled appointment on HealthTap.
Your PFTs indicate air trapping, is possible, but the full report should be reviewed. A bronchodilator may be used to compare pre and post values, and a trial of the medication provided if there is a positive response.

Question 7

i put hand sanitzer, on my hands and didnt rub it all the way, before eating my food.should i be worried that the alcohol/chemicals from it will harm?

Accepted Answer

No worries: A little bit of hand sanitizer won't cause any problems.

Question 8

what is the best way to restore chemical balance in brain from marijuana and alcohol use? any vitamins or anything to take?

Accepted Answer

Seek real love: Health does not come out of a pill bottle, even "vitamins". You need something in your life to give you joy and beauty and meaning so you won't want to scramble your brain any more with that stuff. For most of us, this is found in love of a person, a community, a good cause, or perhaps something spiritual. Be the best person you can be in the hopes of finding the realm item.

Question 9

nutrition is good (no alcohol, coffee, refined sugars).
bmi is good.  h 5' 10", w 72kg.  cutting back on carbs.
exercise, 40 min intense 6 days/week.
sleep is good, 8 hours.
10-20 mg escitalopram.
however, i feel chemical imbalance.  thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Types of Depression: There are several types of depression.  Reactive depression occurs as a result of loss and eventually we adjust.  If one does not adjust or if the cause is not clear certainly seek professional help.  "feeling good" by david burns is an excellent self-help book based on science.  Don't let the thickness of it intimidate you.  Take it bit by bit.  Chemical imbalance is low down on the list.

Question 10

what can i do, i am 29 weeks pregnant. i accidentally drank a hand sanitizer (ultrachem chemical 75% alcohol liquid sanitizer). it just happened, i dont feel any side effects as yet. i didnt vomit.

Accepted Answer

Hand sanitizer: I`m sure that you only took a little bit in. This is mostly alcohol. I would suggest that you drink Activated charcoal to bind the hand sanitizer that you took in. Futhermore a hour after the charcoal drink ACC200 to help support the liver. Drink one daily for five days.

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I know that there are chemicals that affect our brain in choclate and alcohol. are there in other food and drinks? and what effects do they have?

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Help please! is alcohol the only chemical used to fight germs?

A member asked:

When the body breaks down alcohol, what chemical is it broken down into that causes hangovers?

A member asked:

My 5 month old sucked on a baby wipe its alcohol free but has chemicals should i be worried can she develop cancer? im super worried

A member asked:

Are chemical ingredients like parabens, isobutyl alcohol, peg carcinogous? they r present in shampoos, cosmetics and everything!

A member asked:

Can i have copd if i have 93% fev/fvc ratio but 71% for fvc and 79% for fev1? also my doco is 67% and my rv is 157%???? im female 28 years old, no smoker, healthy, no chemicals, no drugs, no alcohol!!!! drs say no copd but the number said it could be

A member asked:

I put hand sanitzer, on my hands and didnt rub it all the way, before eating my food.should i be worried that the alcohol/chemicals from it will harm?

A member asked:

What is the best way to restore chemical balance in brain from marijuana and alcohol use? any vitamins or anything to take?

A member asked:

Nutrition is good (no alcohol, coffee, refined sugars). bmi is good. h 5' 10", w 72kg. cutting back on carbs. exercise, 40 min intense 6 days/week. sleep is good, 8 hours. 10-20 mg escitalopram. however, i feel chemical imbalance. thoughts?

A member asked:

What can i do, i am 29 weeks pregnant. i accidentally drank a hand sanitizer (ultrachem chemical 75% alcohol liquid sanitizer). it just happened, i dont feel any side effects as yet. i didnt vomit.

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