Thursday, May 28, 2009

http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/water_concepts.htm

This website has some cool graphics showing the interaction of hydrogen and oxygen (water). It helps to see, always hard for me in lecture to visualize "what is going on" in chemical interactions, and the graphics help.

Transition Metal: Copper

Copper basics: symbol Cu, atomic Number 29, atomic mass 63.546. It has 29 electrons/protons, and 35 neutrons. Copper is used as an electrical conductor. It is also used in jewelry, coins, plumbing and other construction, as well as in medicine (it has antibacterial and antifungal properties for use in wound treatment & skin diseases). copper is also an essential micronutruent for aerobic life. Copper "plays a vital part in the development and performance of the human nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as the skin, bone, immune and reproductive systems, including gene transcription"(Copper.org)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

My family discussion on ozone

Yeah, yeah, yeah, there's a hole in the ozone layer. My family knows that. What to do about it? Ride bikes, sure. Drive a little less, sure. But beyond that, it's hard to get them to think about it much. They know that Gore was going to be the "ozone" president, and it's all good till it effects their pocket books, I think. but at least it is known about, although still, they are not sure about global warming. To be honest, I don't always know what to say. I think I was able to clarify things a little though, concerning the amount of UV that gets through thanks to the holes in the ozone that were not there before. I tend to think we should all do more than we do, before we reach the tipping point, but yeah, I still drive, etc. Talking with my family about ozone is like talking to myself, disturbing, and not nearly an in depth enough of a conversation.

Hydrogen is # 1! (Element of the Week)

Hydrogen is made of a single proton and a single electron (Atomic # 1). It's atomic weight is 1.00794. Its unigue structure means it forms weak (but plentiful) "hydrogen bonds" and it is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe! Yeah, it means Hyrdro and Genes: Water Forming, and it a big part of what gives water its unique characteristics, which explains alot about the sustainability on the big blue marble we call home.
Aproximately 90% of the known universe is composed of hydrogen. Most stars use hydrogen as their fuel that they burn to produce energy. Star food! Our home planets star, Mr. Sun, is no exception, and should not run out of hydrogen for about another 5 billion years. There is something profound about this element. Period number 1, group number 1 on the periodic table, it is unique and special. But that doesn't mean all good news. The food industry uses it to "hydrogenate" oils "hydrogenation" but just because it is good star food, I don't think we should put it in our food in this manner! However, the fusion process used by the stars to produce energy is a possible source of alternative energy being studied. We've known about hydrogen for a long time. It was recognized by Henry Cavendish as an element in 1766.
So Taoist. Simple, but powerful. that is why it is #1.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html

So I checked out the above link. It is very simply stated (simple is good in basic chemistry!) plus they have some neat little animated graphics!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Stuff I think about

So I called my blog "spooky effect" which is a reference to Einstein's "spooky action at a distance" If I don't misunderstand, the phenomena is that any two electrons which were once part of the same atom retain a relationship which extends beyond space and time. when I treat a patient, how many electrons have been shared. Is the experience of healing an energetic co-creation?
Something "spooky" often happens in oriental medicine.
Time and space were created during the "big bang" . . . so since they were pre-time, does this non-time space always/never exist? Is this the non-space/time we enter when we enter the "WuJi" in Qigong, and also the space where true healing takes place? Is this the "focus the spirit" zone we enter when we put in the needle?
also, when trying to break down the "chemical constituents" of an herb, to see what components are truly causing the effect of the herb, are scientists perhaps "barking up the wrong tree.?"

impressions of periodic table links

Well, I looked at http://www.chemicalelements.com/, which is very useful way to use the periodic table, without the usual methods needed to do so (in other words, you hypertext the element to find out the info on the element). I remember in the past, at one point I had to delve into the periodic table, and although I don't recall the details, it was amazing the elegance and sophistication with which it was designed.
the second sight I went to was http://www.funbrain.com/periodic/index.html. this is an interactive website for kids, totally cool. It's strange, to realize that children are probably better at science than I am! the website is fun, and lets me quiz my elementary school skills. I am definitely not smarter than a 5th grader!
quiz results
1. I missed that dissolving sugar in water is physical.
2.I missed that table salt is a mixture.
3.I guessed non-homogenous, impure. Doesn't it start to settle? what about the three layers of crema in a good espresso?
4. got it right. somehow.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

My bio

I hate writing bios.  mine always sounds either boring, or overinflated.  I was born in Florida.  I am a student of oriental medicine.  I am a massage therapist.  I study asian arts:  tai ji, qi gong, martial arts, meditation, anything I can, and some I can't.  I eat alot of congee.  maybe more bio later.