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1. Relieve headaches with thumb toe massage
The reflex zones for the head are on the top, both sides of the solar plexus, and on your big toes. Massaging these areas can help reduce tension in the head and neck.
2. Boost your mood by holding a pencil between your teeth
Keeping a pencil in your mouth will activate smiling muscles, potentially tricking the brain and lifting your spirits.
3. Stay calm by blowing on your thumb
When you encounter stress, it increases the pressure on the lung membrane, stimulating the phrenic nerve controlling the heart rate. Another reason this trick might work for you is that your thumb has its own pulse, so blowing on it affects the overall circulation in your body.
4. Reduce throat constriction reflex by tightly squeezing your left thumb
Applying pressure to a specific point on your left palm can significantly reduce the reflex to close your mouth. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is by clenching your left palm into a fist with your thumb inside the fist.
5. Soothe an itchy throat by scratching your ear
When the nerves in your ear are stimulated, it triggers a reflex in the throat causing muscle contraction. This muscle contraction can alleviate the itchy sensation in your throat.
6. Swallow hard-to-swallow pills by tilting your head forward
If you drink a glass of water and then tilt your head forward instead of backward, it will make it easier for you to swallow hard-to-swallow pills. In this case, the pills will flow directly down your throat.
7. Stop a nosebleed by pressing on your upper gum
Many believe that applying pressure to the upper gum can constrict the artery supplying blood to your nose, helping to halt a nosebleed.
8. Alleviate a headache by placing your hands under cold water
Cold temperatures can cause your blood vessels to constrict, reducing the pressure they exert on nerves. It works best on your hands as they contain many nerves connected to the brain.
9. 'Dispel' arm numbness by turning your head
Tired and numb arms are often caused by pinched nerves in your neck. So, if you relax the neck muscles, it will help release the pressure on your arms.
10. Alleviate toothache by placing an ice cube on the fleshy part between your index finger and thumb
This part of your hand contains many nerves transmitting pain signals to the brain, and cold temperature can dissolve these pains.
11. Reduce pain during injections by coughing
Coughing before an injection can be seen as a simple way to distract your brain. It also momentarily raises blood pressure, which, paradoxically, helps reduce the pain sensation during the injection.
12. Eliminate muscle cramps by raising your arm above your head and stretching straight
Stretching your arm upward can effectively improve your latissimus dorsi muscles and prevent sudden cramps.
Source: Brightside
