My husband and I are trying to have a baby girl. I have some questions about preconception gender selection techniques. [more inside]
posted by kochanie on Mar 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Hey Biochemists! Why exactly (in extreme biochemical detail) are pH balancing "Acid/Alkaline diets" a bunch of hooey? [more inside]
posted by sindas on Sep 16, 2008 - 15 answers

Bladder-filter: I'm looking for a good urinary alkalinizing agent that's available in the USA without a prescription (eg OTC, legal internet-ordered or store shelf). [more inside]
posted by subbes on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Digestive chemistry: I have a mild case of Crohn's disease, and one of the things that seems to exacerbate my condition is eating or drinking things that are highly acidic. Other than milk, what are some higher-pH drinks that I can use to replace corrosive beverages like soda, coffee, and cranberry juice? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller on Mar 17, 2007 - 20 answers

When my colleagues phone me, how can I remember all the things that I am supposed to talk to them about? [more inside]
posted by verisimilitude on Mar 16, 2007 - 12 answers

I cannot stop my fish tank from turning cloudy. Please help, I've included some pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 28, 2006 - 19 answers