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What is PH? |
It describes the acidity or alkalinity of a substance |
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PH Range? |
0 - 14 (14 being most alkaline) |
One day after my bday |
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What is the bodies normal PH level? |
7.35 |
Similar to Earth resonance |
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Process that helps body maintain equilibrium |
Homeostasis |
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What does pH stand for? |
Described by Danish biochemist: Power of Hydrogen. German word for power: potenz. Hydrogen ion concentration in water based solution |
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What are ions? |
Charged particles |
ON switch |
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What are free radicals |
Toxic compounds created by oxidation and the loss of an electron during normal activities but increased by foods high in fat/sugar, toxic chemicals, polluted air... They steal electrons from healthy cells causing you to age faster & increase risk of cancer |
Thieves!! |
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Antioxidants function |
Give electrons to free radicals to neutralize them |
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The environment of fluids your cells live in |
Biological terrain |
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Process of food to energy |
Healthy carbohydrates --> glucose --> eventually to hydrogen/ 2 hydrogen + 1 oxygen = ATP = ENERGY!! |
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Hyrdogen in Greek |
Water former |
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