Page 51 - The Miracle of Electricity in the Body

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Electrolyte Balance

Sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine and other minerals that gener-
ate electrical currents via biochemical reactions are called electrolytes.
These minerals must be maintained at right levels for the continuation of
life, because electrolyte balance, in other words the homeostasis, is crucial
for the systems in the body.
The electrolyte balance may change due to eating habits, liquid intake
and various diseases. The control systems and hormones within our body
quickly compensate for these fluctuations to maintain homeostasis.
However, when the balance is disturbed due to health or other prob-
lems, nervous system-related problems can occur such as dizziness, ex-
treme fatigue, seizures and fainting.
The heart also works on electricity. Therefore, any disturbance of the
balance will cause problems like arrhythmia and chest pains. And unless
the balance is restored, the heart will stop.
Similarly, the contraction of our muscles is caused by the potential
difference generated by the electrical system of the body. Therefore, any
disturbance of this balance will lead to sudden muscle weakness. 34
The electricity that reaches our houses is stabilized through genera-
tors, transformers and filters. Numerous systems are in place to provide
constant feedback to the command center to maintain the required levels.
In a similar fashion, the electrolyte balance in our bodies is constantly
monitored and maintained. However, the electrical system of the human
body is incomparably more complex and sensitive than any power grid.
If humans had to regulate the electrical balance of the body, the job
would have to be done on a constant basis without any time even for
sleep. Electrolyte balance of every single cell would have to be checked all
the time, and any problems would have to be eliminated by immediate
production of the right hormones. It is clear that no person is capable of
such a task.