Topic: Leaching

The salt principle represents the physical body of a plant and is obtained by burning biomass to ash and leaching the minerals. Chemically, this process results in potassium carbonate, though alchemists distinguish between the "salt of salt" and the "salt of sulfur." Recombining these purified salts with the sulfur and mercury principles is essential for creating a complete spagyric medicine.

While many consumers look for BPA-free labels on plastic water bottles, other chemicals like BPS can still leach into the water from the plastic. Dr. Dana Cohen suggests using findaspring.com to locate local natural water sources or opting for glass-bottled brands like Mountain Valley Spring. New innovations in boxed spring water are also discussed as a way to reduce plastic exposure while maintaining convenience.

Dr. Brown highlights the link between aluminum toxicity and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, specifically criticizing the use of aluminum pots and foil. He explains that acidic foods, such as tomato sauce, cause aluminum to leach into food more rapidly when heated. A recommended solution involves using unbleached parchment paper as a barrier between food and aluminum foil to prevent chemical transfer.

A doctoral candidate at Tulane University discovered that an extract from cocoa beans is more effective than fluoride at preventing tooth decay. Laboratory tests on human molars showed that cocoa extract resulted in harder enamel and 8% less calcium loss when exposed to acid compared to fluoride treatments.

Archibald Leach successfully moved his social and professional set point by reinventing himself as the movie star Cary Grant. Through a process of changing his accent, appearance, and even referencing the "death" of his former persona in films like Arsenic and Old Lace, he used what some consider a magical act of self-transformation.