The body’s 8 built-in healing mechanisms

Our body is like a precision-operated machine. Its various parts have ways of cooperation and unique functions that we can't imagine, and can tacitly repair some minor problems by themselves. Here are 8 innate and effective ways to prevent disease.

Blowing your thumb lowers your heart rate

Studies have found that breathing can control the vagus nerve, which is a major factor influencing heart rate. Therefore, blowing out a breath when you feel anxious can help calm your vein pulse and lower your heart rate.

Sleeping on your left side to prevent acid reflux

If you often suffer from heartburn, try lying on your left side. This posture can make the stomach lower than the esophagus, and the effect of gravity makes it difficult for stomach acid to flow into the esophagus; if you lie on the right side, the stomach is higher than the esophagus, which will cause stomach acid to flow to the throat and cause a pantothenic acid reaction.

Use the back of teeth to prevent sneezing

If you are in a meeting or class and your nose suddenly itches and you want to sneeze, but you think it is inappropriate at this time, you can try pressing your tongue hard against the back of your teeth. But be careful: if you've already started a sneeze, trying to stop it can be dangerous. If you want to stop sneezing sooner, you can stare at the light, which can speed up the cessation of sneezing.

Itchy throat and tugging ears

When your throat is itchy, try pulling your ears. Because this action stimulates the nerves in the ears, they cause the muscles in the throat to spasm, thereby relieving the itching symptoms.

Ice compress to relieve toothache

Studies have found that rubbing ice cubes back and forth on the V-shaped area between the thumb and index finger (the base of the thumb) can relieve toothache. This is because this part of the hand has a fixed connection with a certain area of ​​the brain, and ice can block the transmission of pain signals.

Compression to relieve minor burns

If you accidentally get a minor burn in the kitchen, do not apply ice. Instead, clean your skin first and then press the burn with your fingers. Because studies show that ice will only make the pain spread faster, and compression can return the skin to normal temperature, thus preventing blisters from forming.

Open your eyes and stop crying

Crying can be very embarrassing in certain situations. Before the tears flow, try opening your eyes wide and not blinking. But if you are already crying, keep your head in the same position and look upward. Also, you can relax your jaw and gently bite your tongue to shift your attention to the pain in your body rather than what's making you cry.

Tongue against palate to relieve headache

When you have a headache, you can relieve it by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This is because cold drinks can cool the nerves in the upper palate, causing the body to mistakenly believe that the brain is also cold, and consciously activate the heat function, causing a brief headache. The harder you press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, the faster the headache will go away.