Ortho-Bionomy: Ortho-Bionomy combines gentle movements and comfortable body positions to stimulate an inner awareness of natural balance and physical and emotional well-being.

(See also: Ortho-Bionomy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Ortho-Bionomy: Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive, osteopathically-based form of body therapy which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances.

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Ortho-Bionomy (OB): System of natural manipulative therapy and self-healing developed by British osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, who introduced it in the United States in 1976. Pauls, who believes in a life force or life energy, has defined ortho-bionomy as the correct application of the laws of life. His system involves touching, dialogue, and instruction in common movements. Sessions may also include energy field work.

(See also: Ortho-Bionomy, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Ortho-Bionomy (OB): System of natural manipulative therapy and self-healing developed by British osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, who introduced it in the United States in 1976. Pauls, who reportedly believes in a life force or life energy, has defined ortho-bionomy as the correct application of the laws of life. His system involves touching, dialogue, and instruction in common movements. Sessions may also include energy field work.

(See also: Ortho-Bionomy, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) (EC 2.1.1.6) is an enzyme first discovered by biochemist Julius Axelrod. COMT is the name given to the gene which codes for this enzyme. The O in the name stands for the ortho position of the methyl group. Catechol-O-methyl transferase is involved in the breakdown of the catecholamine neurotransmitters, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. The enzyme introduces a methyl group t ...

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The word Para- in English, is an affix of ancient Greek and Latin origin, mostly used as a prefix. In Greek, it means: Beside, with, alongside. (as in paragraph) In Latin, it means: Against, counter, outside or beyond the norm. For example parapluie in French meaning an umbrella (litt. counter-rain) something which is beyond normal is described as paranormal In organic chemistry, "para" (along with "ortho" and "meta") is used to distinguish the three types of isomer of disubstituted benzenes: it indicates that the

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In Greek mythology, Orthrus (also called Orthros, Orthos, Orthus, Orth and Orphus) was a two-headed dog and the brother of Cerberus. He was owned by the winged titan, Geryon. Orthrus and his master, Eurytion, were charged with guarding Geryon's herd of red cattle. Heracles eventually killed Orthrus, Eurytion, and Geryon, before taking the red cattle to complete his tenth labor. Orthrus was the son of Echidne and Typhon. His siblings included Chimera, Cerberus, the Lernaean Hydra, Ethon, Ladon,

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A contraceptive patch is a transdermal patch applied to the skin that releases synthetic estrogen and progestin hormones to prevent pregnancy. They are thought to have the same effectiveness as the contraceptive pill. Currently the only publicly available contraceptive patch is marketed under the brand name Ortho Evra. Use of this relatively new contraceptive is increasing rapidly, likely because it combines the high effectiveness of contraceptive pills with a more convenient and easy method of administration. Contraceptive patches ar ...

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• Contraceptive patch - Method of use
• Contraceptive patch - Backup contraception
• Contraceptive patch - Mechanism of action
• Contraceptive patch - Interactions and Contraindications
• Contraceptive patch - Side effects
• Contraceptive patch - Lawsuit
• Contraceptive patch - Religion & the patch

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CS gas (commonly called "tear gas"), or ortho-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, is a usually non-lethal riot control agent. Tear gas is a chemical compound (often generated by a burning process) which, in humans, causes immediate tearing of the eyes, mild respiratory convulsion, an increase in blood pressure and pulse, as well as the irritation of mucous membranes. Tear gas is available in a number of different chemical formulations with effects ranging from mild tearing of the eyes to immediate vomiting and prostration. ...

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• CS gas - Usage
• CS gas - Risks to health

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The term xylenes refers to a group of 3 benzene derivatives which encompasses ortho-, meta-, and para- isomers of dimethyl benzene. The o-, m- and p- isomers specify to which carbon atoms (of the main benzene ring) the two methyl groups are attached. Counting the carbon atoms from one of the ring carbons bonded to a methyl group, and counting towards the second ring carbon bonded to a methyl group, the o- isomer has the IUPAC name of 1,2-dimethylbenzene. The m- isomer has the IUPAC name of 1,3-dimethylbenzene. And p- isom ...

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• Xylene - Structure
• Xylene - Health effects

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The word orthodoxy, from the Greek ortho ('right', 'correct') and doxa ('thought', 'teaching'), is typically used to refer to the correct theological or doctrinal observance of religion, as determined by some overseeing body. The term did not conventially exist with any degree of formality (in the sense in which it is now used) prior to the advent of Christianity in the Greek-speaking world, though the word does occasionally show up in ancient literature in other, somewhat similar contexts. Orthodoxy is opposed to ...

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• Orthodoxy - Claims to Orthodoxy

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World Wind is a virtual globe developed by NASA for use on personal computers running Microsoft Windows. It overlays NASA satellite imagery and USGS aerial photography over 3D models of the Earth, and, having been recently added, Mars and the Moon. The user can interact with the selected planet by rotating it and zooming in and out. An overlay of placenames and political boundaries is available. The software also contains a package to browse maps and other imagery on the internet using the OpenGIS Web Mapping Service. Including:

• NASA World Wind - Datasets available
• NASA World Wind - Specifications
• NASA World Wind - Additional layers
• NASA World Wind - Competitor

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Acridine, C13H9N, is an organic compound and a nitrogen heterocycle. The compound is similar to anthracene with the central benzene ring replaced by a pyridine ring. Acridine is colorless and was first isolated from crude coal tar. It is a raw material for the production of dyes. Many acridines also have antiseptic properties such as Proflavine. Acridine and their derivatives are DNA and RNA binding ...

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• Acridine - Sources
• Acridine - Physical properties
• Acridine - Chemical properties

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Chrysaor - Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Chrysaor (Greek Χρυσάωρ, "golden falchion", from χρυσός, gold, and ἄορ, sword, falchion) was a giant, the son of Poseidon and Medusa. He was conceived on the floor of a temple to Athena who, enraged at the desecration, turned Medusa into a Gorgon. As such, Chrysaor and his brother, the winged horse, Pegasus, were not born until Perseus chopped off Medusa's head. They were born from the drops of blood; some say that they sprang from Medusa's ...

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• Chrysaor - Greek mythology
• Chrysaor - The Faerie Queen

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Hydrogen (Latin: hydrogenium, from Greek: hydro: water, genes: forming) is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol H and atomic number 1. At standard temperature and pressure it is a colorless, odorless, nonmetallic, univalent, tasteless, highly flammable diatomic gas. Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It is present in water, all organic compounds (rare exceptions exist, like buckminsterfullerene) and in all living organisms. Hydrogen is able to react c ...

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• Hydrogen - Basic features
• Hydrogen - Applications
• Hydrogen - History
• Hydrogen - Electron energy levels
• Hydrogen - Occurrence
• Hydrogen - Compounds
• Hydrogen - Forms
• Hydrogen - Isotopes

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In chemistry, an aromatic molecule is one in which a conjugated ring of unsaturated bonds, lone pairs, or empty orbitals exhibit a stabilization stronger than would be expected by the stabilization of conjugation alone. This is usually considered to be because electrons are free to cycle around circular arrangements of atoms, which are alternately single- and double-bonded to one another. (These bonds may be seen as a hybrid of a single bond and a double bond, each bond in the ring being identical to every other.) This commonly ...

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• Aromaticity - Characteristics of Aromatic compounds
• Aromaticity - Examples of aromatic compounds
• Aromaticity - Heterocycles
• Aromaticity - Polycyclics
• Aromaticity - Substituted aromatics

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Chlorite is a group of phyllosilicate minerals often classified as clays. Chlorites can be described by the following four endmembers based on the metals: Mg, Fe, Ni, and Mn. Clinochlore: (Mg5Al)(AlSi3)O10(OH)8 Chamosite: (Fe5Al)(AlSi3)O10(OH)8 Nimite: (Ni5Al)(AlSi3)O10(OH)8 Pennantite: (Mn,Al)6(Si ...

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• Chlorite group - Chlorite structure
• Chlorite group - Occurrence
• Chlorite group - Members of the Chlorite group:

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Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene (C6H5NH2) is an organic chemical compound which is a primary aromatic amine consisting of a benzene ring and an amino group. The chemical structure of aniline is shown at the right. Aniline - Synthesis. Aniline can be produced from benzene in two steps. First, benzene is nitrated (reacted with nitric acid, a form of electrophilic substitution reaction) to give nitrobenzene. Second, the nitrobenzene is reduced to give aniline ...

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• Aniline - Synthesis
• Aniline - Properties
• Aniline - Uses
• Aniline - History
• Aniline - Toxicology

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Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives have been on the market since the early 1960s, and enjoy great popularity. They are used by millions of women around the world, though the acceptance varies by region: approximately one-third of sexually active women in the United Kingdom, but much less in countries such as Japan. Male oral contraceptives remain a subject of research and development, and are not widely available to the public. Including:

• Oral contraceptive - Principles
• Oral contraceptive - Use
• Oral contraceptive - Mechanism of action
• Oral contraceptive - Effectiveness
• Oral contraceptive - Packaging
• Oral contraceptive - Drug interactions
• Oral contraceptive - Side-effects
• Oral contraceptive - Formulations
• Oral contraceptive - Effects on sexuality
• Oral contraceptive - Cautions and contraindications
• Oral contraceptive - Benefits
• Oral contraceptive - History
• Oral contraceptive - Invention
• Oral contraceptive - France
• Oral contraceptive - Japan

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Chloroform (also known as trichloromethane and methyl trichloride) is a chemical compound with formula CHCl3. It does not support combustion in air, although it will burn when mixed with more flammable substances. It is a member of a subset of environmental pollutants known as trihalomethanes, a by-product of chlorination of drinking water and a long-standing health concern. Chloroform - History. Chloroform was discovered in July, 1831 by American physician Samuel Guthrie (17 ...

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• Chloroform - History
• Chloroform - Production
• Chloroform - Uses
• Chloroform - Safety
• Chloroform - Chloroform in popular culture

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