50 Wild Body Hacks That Surprisingly Actually Work

I don't know if this is true for everyone, but I find that when you're driving and you start to feel drowsy, snacking on something small like nuts really keeps you awake. For some reason while you're actively eating, that feeling of drowsiness disappears.

If you feel light-headed as you stand up (orthostatic hypotension) you can squeeze any muscle as hard as you can and it will quickly raise your pulse and blood pressure so you don't black out and fall.

Inverting your spine calms your heart.

i have heart palpitations. if i get into ‘child’s pose’ (google it for those unfamiliar with yoga), they slow down promptly.

works every time.

Place hands palm down on a sturdy surface, push up while letting all the muscles in your abdominal, hips and legs go limp. It will decompress your spine from your neck down to the your tailbone. For someone like me, it feels like your spine is an accordion toddler toy

Edit to add: [Here's a guy explaining how to do it]

Sleep enough and walk far more. Let 90% of your drinks be water.

Grasping your thumb can turn off your gag reflex.

Fiber supplements like psyllium husk help prevent both diarrhea and constipation.

Next time you have hiccups, just keep repeating to yourself "Hiccups are not real, I am not a fish" (Hiccups are thought to be an evolutionary remnant of gill-breathing).
Works every single time.

If you have bad period cramps and no other options, three days before it comes eat a lot of fiber (veggies, fruits etc.) and/or drink ginger. It will ease it up and make it more bearable for you.

Having a coughing fit? Raise your arms above your head and say the ABCs (or just say anything really, so long as you keep talking). The coughing will stop much quicker.

Have the hiccups? Inhale as much air as you possibly can, and then inhale a little more lol. Then hold it all in for about 10-15 seconds, and exhale. Most of the time this will get rid of the hiccups on the first try, but 2-3 tries basically guarantees it.

Beets or beet juice for more energy and endurance during physical activities and cardio, the difference is extremely noticeable. Something to do with getting oxygen to your blood more efficiently.

I know this’ll get buried, but…. If you’re in labor, and you get the labor shakes/birthquakes, press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. It instantly stops them. My nurse told me this when I was VIOLENTLY shaking and it blew my mind!

If you are having a panic attack count from 10 backwards is a different language, or try to recite the alphabet backwards. It will help you disconnect from your emotional side, engage your logical brain and ground you.

Also cold showers are wonderful for emotionally draining days. Dont make any decisions until after you taken a cold shower. Helps reset your body and mind.

If you are stuck on a problem write it down. 9 out of 10 times you will simplify and be able to process better what the problem is and help achieve the solution.

When you are walking and someone else is walking toward you in the opposite direction, direct your focus on the side you intend to pass on, on where you want to go.

they will subconsciously pick up on your body language and you'll never do that awkward "oh sorry excuse me oops" side step thing again.

Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth to stop a brain freeze instantly.

A heating pad is my lifesaver. Upset stomach, back pain, hungover, just feeling chilly? Heating pad.

If you suffer from anxiety, cut out all caffeine in your diet.

Consistent yoga will heal your chronic body aches, improve coordination, prevent injury, and relieve chronic stress.

If you get heartburn during the middle of the night, lay on your left side and it'll help.

If you feel an impending sneeze, and you really don’t want to sneeze at that second, covering your nostrils and breathing through your mouth can stop it from happening.

It stop the flow of air which will alleviate whatever irritant is triggering the sneeze.