14 Health Hacks

occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm and causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal chords,

which causes the “hiccup” sound

A teaspoon of organic coconut sugar or raw honey is believed to modify the nerve muscles that would otherwise tell the muscles in the

diaphragm to contract spasmodically and contribute to hiccups.

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Migraines are a result of blood vessel enlargement and a release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil

around those blood vessels.

During a headache, an artery located outside of the skull, just under the skin of the temple, causes a release of chemicals that cause inflammation, pain and further enlargement of the artery.

1) Peppermint oil’s anti-inflammatory properties can help ease the pain and soothe nerves when rubbed onto your temples and left on for 15-30 minutes.

2) Holding a pencil between your teeth (don’t bite down) can also help ease headaches by preventing you from clenching your jaw and teeth, which strains the muscle that connects the jaw to the temples.

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Caused when the inner ear, eyes and other areas of the body that detect motion send conflicting messages to the brain.

When one part thinks it’s moving and another does not sense motion, this conflict of the senses can cause motion sickness, which is typically displayed as dizziness, fatigue and nausea.

• Tannins, a compound in olives, dry out the mouth and can soothe queasiness. Sucking on a lemon also works

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often caused by gas, which is produced when the digestive system breaks down food.

Since humans cannot digest certain carbohydrates in the small intestine because they do not have enough enzymes that can aid in their digestion (such as lactose), the food then moves in the undigested state from the small intestine to the large intestine, producing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane.

Dandelion tea, a mild diuretic, will help get rid of excess water in the body. It also stimulates bile to help break down fatty meals that also cause bloating.

Ginger is a well-known herb that can be used to reduce gas. It contains several active ingredients, that help reduce inflammation in the intestines and relax the intestinal muscles.

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The bacteria on your feet eat dead skin cells and oils; in the right conditions (lots of sweat and darkness), these bacteria will grow and begin to produce organic acids as waste. These acids are responsible for the feet's unforgettable stench.

Giving your feet a 10-minute soak in a bath of water and vodka can help. The high alcohol content of the vodka has an antiseptic effect, destroying the odor-causing bacteria.

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can be caused by a number of sources:

1. The most common type of foot injury is often a result of trauma;

2. Sometimes from athletic feats where the foot is put under tremendous stress

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Rolling your foot over a tennis ball (can substitute golf ball or soup can) can provide a mini-massage that stretches and soothes your arches. To cool throbbing feet, roll over a bottle of frozen water.

These fluid-filled bumps that look like bubbles can be caused from a variety of sources, such as wearing new shoes that rub against your skin to working in the garden without wearing gloves.

Listerine,which is a powerful antiseptic, can help dry out the blister. Moisten a cotton ball with Listerine and dab on blisters three times a day until it no longer hurts.

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• Caused by more than 200 different viruses, the common cold makes its presence known when a person comes in contact with someone who has a cold, or touches something that an infected person has also touched.

• Salt water can help ease the pain and duration by helping soothe inflamed tissues in the throat and loosening mucus, flushing out allergens and bacteria.

One study found that gargling salt water three times a day reduced respiratory infection up to 40%. Just make sure you use a good sea salt, not aluminum-caked table salt.

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• The thin surface layers of skin on your lips often fall prey to sun, wind, cold and dry air.

Licking lips can also exacerbate the problem.

Honey, which has been shown to have both antibacterial and wound-healing properties, works well when combined with the moisturizing effect of petroleum jelly, often treating and curing chapped lips.

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Bad breath is caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off noxious gases.

It’s typically the result of an oral source, such as cavities, or, on occasion, an internal source, such as diabetes.

• Research has shown that eating yogurt can suppress levels of bad breath-causing bacteria.

Eating parsley can also do the job, as it contains chlorophyll, which can fight the bacteria that causes bad breath.

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