Hey Pandas, What Is A Useful Body Hack You Know?

Can't find a public bathroom these days because Covid. To make sure I don't need to number two during the day, I drink a lot of water (different amount for everyone) in the morning to make sure that I need to go before I leave.

If you happen to get an itchy rash from poison ivy, wash the area with an anti-acne face wash (like Neutrogena), then apply a mentholatum rub (like Vick's Vaborub). The itching will be reduced substantially.

Quickest way to ease nausea is to sniff an alcohol swab. Seriously works.

If you have a brain freeze, put your tongue on the roof of your mouth.That should get rid of it.

If you have a headache, check the weather. If there is a tropical storm it is due to pressure changes. Also, if you feel like you might hurl, distract yourself by reading about something you like.

I have two body hacks. #1 Peppermint liquid-flavoring we add to food dishes, use instead of mosquito repellent. Dab on exposed skin works for about two hours - also helps stop itching from various minor aliments.

#2 Bar soap under bed sheets at the end of the bed-will stop foot and leg cramps-it also cured my restless leg! Little flat hotel soaps are great. Do not use deodorant soap, I don't know why but it won't help stop the cramps.

Try breathing.
It really helps.

if you're hiccuping, take a deep breath and don't drink!

If you burn your tounge, put sugar on it. Stops the pain, and the annoying "burned" feeling.

I broke my leg in a motorcycle accident years ago. I had a pin in my leg as a result of this accident which was supposed to stay in my leg the rest of my life. I'm not talking about some little bitty thing either, it's the length of my lower leg. It started coming out on it's own so it got surgically removed. It is permanent fixture on my wall, I love that stupid thing!

For headache: imagine drawing a circle clockwise above your head. 10 times. then reverse.

If you feel bloated or suffer from water retention, 1" above your right hand wrist press

Apply ice on your hand to prevent a toothache

1) When chopping onions, put a teaspoon in your mouth.
2) Pound a banana into a paste: best hair conditioner ever.
3) Drink 4 drops of peppermint oil in a good sip of water against irritable bowel.
4) Lavender oil is reported to relax and ease insomnia.
5) If nauseous, sleep on your left side. Apparently, this relaxes the internal organs while sleeping on your right puts all your weight on them.

And finally:
1) If allergic to peanuts: do not eat peanuts.
2) If you have an unwanted erection, just wait 40 years.

If you don't want to cry, squeeze the very top part of your nose, the bit between your eyes. It just seems to stop the tears from forming.

1. Root Beer for soar throats
2. Ginger Ale for upset stomachs
3. Vinegar. Serves two purposes.

First, if you get a muscle cramp, drink a shot of vinegar (dill pickle juice will work too, but vinegar has less salt.)

Second, drink a shot of vinegar or eat some pickles when dining on seafood...especially raw fish. It protects your body from the effects of food poisoning (most of the time.)

4. If you have a headache on top of your head or in the back of your head, it's vascular. Caffeine can help get rid of it. Coffee is better than soda because the sugar in soda may add to the headache...especially if you are diabetic.

5. If your headache is behind your eyes, it's allergy related. Drink hot liquids with mint in it and take a warm damp wash cloth, close your eyes and lay it over your eyes and the bridge of your nose with your head tilted back. Leave it there for until the heat is gone. If your headache continues or your sinuses sting, go see a doctor..you may have a sinus infection.

6. If you see your kids tugging on their ears and having a hard time swallowing, take them to the doctor. They likely have an ear infection.

I got more, but will leave it there for now.

For menstruators - Drink plenty of water during your periods. It improves the flow, reduces bloating and generally lessens cramps.

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If you have an unwanted erection, tensing up your muscles will make it subside.

Umm...drink water anyone???