“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body

The human body can be equal parts amazing and infuriating. For every marathon someone runs, pushing the bounds of endurance, there is a morning where your back hurts because you opened a door too aggressively.

Someone asked “What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?” and people shared their best examples. So get comfortable as you read through, or perhaps get up and prepare to test some of these ideas, upvote the ones that work for you and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences below.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Stretching. Every morning when waking up. My grandpa taught me. He’s 94 now and still does everything as if he’s 50. He’s even able to run. Of course it’s also genetics, but a life filled with stretches every morning definitely doesn’t make your body worse, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes every morning!

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SCamp 2 months ago

The Japanese nation basically swears by this

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body "Vagus Nerve Trick" for calming yourself down. If you're feeling super anxious or stressed, try splashing your face with cold water or holding an ice pack on your forehead and under your eyes for a few seconds. It activates your vagus nerve, which helps slow your heart rate and calm you down almost instantly. Thank me later.

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SCamp 2 months ago

Another one is nose breathing - deep Breath in thru the nose, hold for 3, out through the mouth, repeat X 5 - in thru the schnozzer out thru the cakehole. It’s a calming technique

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you get enough sleep, life is better.

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FlamingoPanda 2 months ago

Tell that to my insomnia. Sigh

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you’re sick and pounding lots of water be sure to salt it a tiny bit. Otherwise you flush your electrolytes and get even sicker. Learned this from the ER staff when I had to be treated with IVs during a lengthy sickness.

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Blah Blah Blah 2 months ago

This is not just table salt though there's better options, look them up.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body This is going to sound obvious but hear me out. 90% of my FREQUENT headaches went away when I started drinking more water. Crazy concept I know.

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

I'm sorry, but... all I can think is "Wha...but... water is always the first step, followed by sleeping..."

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you think it would be at all challenging (a simple rule would be anyone over age 50), get fully on the floor and back up again every single day.

You really don't want to fall and then realize that you can't get yourself back up and to your phone for help. Practicing so that it isn't terribly difficult ensures that you will still be able to do it even if you have a mild injury from the fall.

4E4ME:

Most people who are falling risks are that way because they are not strong in their core. Your (excellent) suggestion will help people keep their core strong.

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Pernille 2 months ago

I have had to realize that having a strong core basically fixes most physical issues related to getting to my 22nd 29th birthday. It relieves back pain, it make my balance better, and it makes my belly less wobbly.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you are feeling gross brush your teeth and tongue. It's amazing how much better you'll feel with a clean mouth.

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Skid Marks 2 months ago

So much better than using soap.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body So I just recently read that if you cant sleep, just start thinking up a dream in your head, and out you go.

Some nights I have trouble sleeping, so I decided to give this a shot, thinking it was complete b******t.

But it works. That s**t is like "Cthulhu rose from the sea, so I grabbed my lingerie clad wife and kissed her deeply, 'ill be back in no time, babe.' I grab my helmet and head toward my modified F-22. I nod towards my wing man, call sign Beastman, who is a velociraptor, and we both climb into our zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz".

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Sentina in the swamp 2 months ago

Oh man.. i'd go to sleep too to finish that dream. And now want a t-shirt with "Beastman". And maybe a plushie.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body To quickly relieve a cramping calf (usually happens while sleeping) stand on your feet. Feels counter intuitive, but standing up forces your leg muscles to stretch and stop the cramping.

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Midoribird Aoi 2 months ago

I quickly bend my feet upwards. Works every time for me

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body One effective body hack for managing stress is the "5-5-5" method. When you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to ground yourself by identifying five things you can see, five things you can feel, and five sounds you can hear. This quick exercise helps redirect your focus to the present moment, making it easier to calm your mind and reduce anxiety. It’s simple and can be done anywhere!

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 2 months ago

Does it count if one of the things you can hear is your boss giving you a bőllocking because you fűcked up again?

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you're prone to anxiety attacks, keep some really sour candies on hand. I normally take medication for anxiety attack onsets, but sometimes I forget to pack it. It works.

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 2 months ago

If the sweets work when you don't have the medication, why not try using just the sweets for a while?

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Okay, this sounds wild, but if you ever have a headache, try pinching the web between your thumb and index finger for a minute or two. It seriously helps relieve pain!

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April Pickett 2 months ago

I've done this, it helps a lot.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Use your hand to dry off in the shower like a squeegee before you use the towel. You will dry much faster.

antelopeparty:

I saw this on another LPT post a couple weeks ago and have been doing it since. Genius. And every time I do it I’m just like damn, some stranger’s words during some mindless scrolling just changed my habits for life, wild

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Gia SDP 2 months ago

I learned this from my military father. They squeegeed themselves because the towels in the service were so crappy, but even with good towels I still squeegee!

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body The 20-20-20 rule for eye strain. Every 20 mins. look away from your screen, focus on something 20 feet away, do this for at least 20 secs.

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Cooking Panda 2 months ago

And take 20 days of vacation 👍🏻

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you have a stuffy nose due to a cold or allergy, try doing push-ups, jumping jacks or any form of intense sudden activity. It's near-instant relief.

I always get the exact mechanism wrong, but since stuffy noses happen due to swelling in the tissue of the nose, sudden activity promotes blood flow and drainage of mucus. It's temporary, of course, but worth a try.

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"Disembodied voice" 2 months ago (edited)

Warm shower can help and is less strenuous. Gave me some temporary relief through a nasty sinus infection.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize if you have water stuck in your ear just tilt your head and open and close your jaw a couple of times. Should clear it out in a couple of seconds.

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quentariel 2 months ago (edited)

Jumping on one leg also helps to get water out. I have no idea why it works but it does.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body One crazy body life hack everyone should know is how to instantly relax your body using deep breathing. It's simple—just inhale deeply through your nose for four seconds, hold for seven, and exhale slowly for eight seconds. This technique can help reduce stress, lower your heart rate, and even help you fall asleep faster. It’s amazing how something as basic as breathing can have such a profound effect on your physical and mental well-being.

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Aileen Grist 2 months ago

I do square breathing - in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you need to cool down rapidly, put your wrists under cold water.

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Savahax 2 months ago

Or your entire head. I do this several times a day in the summer

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body When you brush your teeth, close your eyes and stand on one foot. Alternate feet. Your balance will improve a lot.

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

And if you do happen to fall, you'll only have a piece of plastic somewhere it shouldn't be (take your pick)

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Crying is a healthy and good thing to do when you're sad. However, there are times when it's really inconvenient to cry. In those situations, controlling your breath will control your tears. Take slow, deep breaths until you feel better if you're in public. If you're in private, singing works too. Anything to alter your breathing will nip those tears right in the ducts. Just be sure to let it out and have a good cry later, when you've got the time and space to do it.

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Kat Nt 2 months ago

If you feel yourself tear up but this isn't the time/ place to cry, then clear your throat. I forget why it works but it does every time!!

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Drastically reduce or eliminate alcohol intake. Your body and mind will thank you - balanced hormones, stronger immune system, better sleep, weight loss, clearer skin.

Prior to this year I would drink on average 3-4 nights per week (1-3 drinks each of those nights). There weren’t any issues with dependence or abuse, but I grew to hate my relationship with alcohol. I’m happy to report that my physical and mental health have greatly improved in just a few months since I cut back to 1-2 drinks per month (if that).

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Savahax 2 months ago

I drank to much on my birthday, and a couple of times at my father's house this year. Every time my productivity was down by like 70% for days. Not because of the hang over, it just killed my motivation. After a few days I was up early and doing my chores with pleasure again. It's horrible how that affects me. But I can't be the only one. Quit the juice if you've got problems

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you have lower back pain or sciatica try gluteus medius burnouts. Use a chair or table to steady yourself and raise one leg straight out to the side as high as you can and hold that until it feels like your hip is on fire and trying to cramp. Repeat on the other side. It sounds crazy but it can eliminate lower back pain instantly.

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Kelly Scott 2 months ago

Right. When I had sciatica, just trying to get out of bed almost made me scream from pain. I could only raise my leg like that if I cut it off first. And I'm not saying I wasn't tempted occasionally.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body This may sound really dumb and/or gross but get one of those big bags of pitted "dried plums" (AKA prunes) from Costco and eat 4 or 5 before bed with a big glass of water.

You'll have a BM every morning, even if you ate a bunch of low-fiber s**t the day before, so you'll feel better during the day and it'll reduce your risk of colon cancer.

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

See, I like prunes so I end up eating to many... also high metabolism makes me have to go to the bathroom relatively fast after eating... Yeah... my love for prunes is a curse...

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Using your fingers to help with indigestion. If you press on the area between your pinky and ring finger for a minute, it can help ease bloating and discomfort. This spot is known as the small intestine point and it’s a simple way to find relief after a heavy meal, because you can do it anywhere.

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WindySwede 2 months ago

*sceptical facial expression*

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Sleep with a pillow under your knees if you sleep flat on your back, trust me 🤠.

Helps align and straighten your spine, especially helpful if you work in trades. If you're a side sleeper put a pillow between your knees and it'll help a bunch.

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Savahax 2 months ago

I sleep upside-down. Any tips for that?

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Eating can interrupt the crying process. Your body has to focus on keeping a clear airway while you eat, so you aren't able to cry as easily. It's good for moments when you can't cry despite feeling sad (e.g. at work) 🙃 I recommend Snickers bars!

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Huddo's sister 2 months ago

If I've been crying it's hard to eat because I can't breathe through my nose

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you are exhausted or feeling low that day, a 20-30 min power nap will recharge your energy for your afternoon. In Spanish culture this is called *siesta* or lunch nap, though it's common in Asia and Middle East.

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Kat O. 2 months ago

I usually take about a 4 hour nap just to be safe.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body When you do pullups, try to imagine yourself pulling your elbows down, not pulling your body up. It's a mental trick that can make them feel easier, because it forces you to use the muscles in your back more.

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Zoey Bear 2 months ago

Don't tell me how to do the pull-ups that I don't do.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Scientists studying hiccups theorized that they are a leftover mechanism from when humans were fish and had gills. Simply remind yourself that you are not a fish and they will go away. Regardless of whether the reason is true or not, your brain will stop them. Try it next time. Say "I am not a fish, I don't need to use this anymore" to yourself, and they will go away.

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Chonky Panda 2 months ago

As someone who gets hiccups at least once a day, I'll try this next time and report back 😂🐟

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Eating a small snack that includes complex carbohydrates before bed, like a banana or oatmeal, can help improve sleep quality. Carbs help your brain produce serotonin and melatonin, which regulate sleep.

I think that the best crazy body life hack because we need to sleep good !!

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Savahax 2 months ago

A third plate of dinner right before bed does it for me

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body 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.

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Savahax 2 months ago

Not any, squeezing your abdominal muscles or anything that increases pressure on the heart can make you pass out even quicker

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I am a woman and my c*caine addicted friend told me that a side effect was not being able to pee on command. She said just tickle the top of your buttcrack and the flow will start. It totally works. Stage fright in a public restroom? My god, it works.
Not sure if it works for the fellas..

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Kat O. 2 months ago

This actually works. I figured it out when I was pregnant.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you are bloated and alone, bend over and touch your toes for an extended period of time. additionally, get into child’s pose and rock back and fourth. you can also lay against a wall or couch with your feet up in the air. rotate between those three positions if you are by yourself and you should be significantly less bloated!

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Skid Marks 2 months ago

I mean these should work if you are with others too. It might just look a little strange.

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If you feel a sneeze coming on but can't get it out, look towards (not directly into) a bright light source (a light bulb, the sun, etc). and it will cause you to sneeze.

It's called the ACHOO syndrome.

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FlamingoPanda 2 months ago

Not everyone sneezes due to bright light.

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Not insane but if you want to go to the bathroom at night, when you turn on the light squeeze one eye shut until you're finished, then when the light is off again you can open that eye and it will be adjusted to the dark, so you can easily get back to bed with "night vision".

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Skid Marks 2 months ago

Just keep your eyes closed the whole time and hope for the best.

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Not really a hack, but be conscious of making sure that when you chew you do it equally on both sides. I was having some serious jaw pain that was because I only chewed on the right side of my mouth, so the left side was weak.

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Judy Reynolds 2 months ago

Unless you have tooth pain and the dentist says "Gee I don't know why it hurts like that. Maybe we should drill and see what we find"

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If you’re a woman at any age after 30 regardless of babies (but especially with) even if you’ve never had a major fall (but especially if you did) pls just do a routine pelvic floor therapy check in.

I was in pain for YEARS. My SI joint no matter what I did I couldn’t get the pain out. Well turns out if I try from inside vs outside I’m relieving it since it’s actually semi stuck. And massaging and re learning to not “push “ to pee etc and adding small pillow at my waist (I have larger hips vs waist) all these things together after years of therapy. Took the pain away - 10 sessions of pelvic floor vs 3-4 years of other PT

Go to a pelvic floor therapist

You can have hip pain, back pain, sexual discomfort - and it can be helped with pelvic floor therapy.

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JennyH 2 months ago

Kegels, baby.... that's where it's at

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If you're drunk and the room starts spinning, find a place to lay down that is against/near a wall (like a couch). Put a hand above you on the wall and the opposite foot down on the floor. The room immediately stops spinning. It's magical, but you will look a little silly. My aunt taught me this one haha!

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CF 2 months ago

Would have loved this advice 25 years ago!

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If you have trouble sleeping try putting your feet in cold water for a few minutes it can help relax your body and make you feel sleepy faster.

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Lost Panda 2 months ago

If you have a fan near your bed, putting your legs out the blanket so the air hits them works too

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If you ever experience sleep paralysis and are desperately trying to move again, start by focusing on your toes or fingers. I find that I can get them to move first then the rest of my body follows.

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tuzdayschild 2 months ago

This used to happen occasionally and terrify me. I finally started giving in to it and letting myself fall back "asleep". Sounds weird because technically you are asleep. But once I gave in a couple times, the paralysis stopped. I haven't experienced it in years now

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All these helpful ones and mine is just dumb: Whichever is your dominant side sit and make clockwise circles with your ankle. Now draw the number “6” in the air with your same side hand. Your ankle will automatically reverse directions. Brain stuff.

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Crystal M 2 months ago

Wow, does happen.

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body Pinch your index finger and middle finger to your thumb. Where they meet, you’ve made a ‘pinhole lens’ that you can hold up to your eye to see better. Works really well to read an LED clock at night.

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Sentina in the swamp 2 months ago

Huh? Am i doing it right? Just made a two fingered "ok" sign. Yeah. Im not doing it right. :/

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If you get a brain freeze hold your tongue or your thumb to the roof of your mouth And it will almost always stop it within a few seconds.

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Skid Marks 2 months ago

I must be broken... This has never worked for me? On a side note... My wife has never experienced this.

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If you can't get a full night's sleep for any reason, aim for 3, 4.5, or 6h -- even if that means you get **less sleep**.

Sleep isn't one big REM cycle. You go through a complete cycle every ~90min. In general, if you feel terrible when you wake up (and it's not due to being ill or a hangover or similar), it's because you forced yourself awake during the deeper parts of sleep. Aiming to wake up at the end of a REM cycle will leave you feeling more rested than if you had less sleep.

This also applies to naps, by the way - it's better to either wake yourself up *before* or *after* the deeper REM sleep; which means naps should be either ~20min or ~90min; not anywhere in between. Ask anyone who says they feel terrible after naps how long they nap for; most of the time, they'll say "about an hour" - despite that being our standard unit of time, it's basically the *worst* length of nap imaginable.

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quentariel 2 months ago

I have an Oura ring to follow my sleep and no night's sleep is the same. Sleep goes in some kind of cycles but they vary a lot. Some nights I might get 1,5 h. of deep sleep and the next only a few minutes even if I sleep the same amount. It's the same with my friends. So unless your sleep is unnormally rhytmically stable, I wouldn't sleep less.

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I learned a kind of weird one on Reddit a few years ago that I use almost every day now. It kind of stretches your back/straightens your posture. I do this in the shower but it can be done anywhere. Put your back against the wall, make sure your heels, calves, butt, shoulder blades, and back of your head are touching the wall. Now with your palms, try pushing your body away from the wall but at the same time try keeping all the things listed above against the wall, so you’re kind of fighting yourself. Do this a few times in 10 second increments.

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Bat cat in a hat 2 months ago

Er... I can't have my gigantic bum and everything else touching the wall at the same time without breaking my spine 😬

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#46

“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you stand up too fast and get dizzy, just place your palms flat against a table, bed, whatever is flat and perpendicular to the surface you're standing on. Seriously gets rid of the dizziness in a second.

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 2 months ago

Do they mean parallel to the surface you're standing on, or is this Spiderman posting?

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“Keep Sour Candies On Hand”: This Online Thread Shares 30 Cool Hacks For The Human Body If you feel like you’re going to yawn in an awkward situation, press your tongue against your teeth to stop it.

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BookFanatic 2 months ago

Anyone else yawn while reading this one? lol

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#48

Squishmellows, especially one gaint squishmellow, is perfect to proop your body up after sugrey or an accident.
I broke my pelvis and was wheelchair bound for 3 months. That squishmellow saved my life.

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Savahax 2 months ago

TIL squishmellows are oval-shaped stuffed toys according to the DDG image results

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#49

Put your knees and elbows on the ground and slowly walk your hands forward with your butt in the air and head down. downward dog position.

Almost always relieves IBS pressure.

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Pernille 2 months ago

Many yoga postures relieve various ails. I'm not really into the whole yoga lifestyle, but I do yoga everyday because it seems to be the best way for me to keep fit, and avoid injuries. You Tube has a lot of at home practices, and I just had to find the right one that wasn't too yogiish. I still take a class every six months or so to weed out errors, but I really prefer the privacy of my own home, and yoga is fun with cats.

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#50

Using your tongue to stretch the roof of your mouth. It can help reduce headaches and even improve your mood.

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#51

The mammalian diving reflex can stop an anxiety or panic attack instantly.

Hold your breath and splash water on your face (or dunk your head) and your body goes into underwater mode. Your body gets ready to conserve oxygen by slowing down lots of processes, switching off (not the technical term) some organs and parts of your brain.

Panic requires too much oxygen. Panicking underwater will lead to drowning, so your body just cancels out of it.

This is also why throwing a drink in an angry person's face stops them on their tracks.

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Keeker Dee 2 months ago

I feel noticably calmer after trying the water splash and ice pack.

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#52

Fiber!!!!! Eat it!!!! Eat a lot of it!!! Proof: I’m 40 and just started upping my fiber intake via chia pudding and oats… boom, down 7lbs!

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Tabitha 2 months ago

Too much fiber can make you bloated, gassy, uncomfortable, and practically living in the bathroom. Start small, and keep adding and adjusting until you find your limit, where you’re regular, and can also comfortably go through your day without crop dusting every room you enter or going on an inordinate number of breaks to light up the bathroom. You want to get things moving, not exploding out like torpedo launched from a submarine.

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#53

For men: when you have an unwanted boner, hold your breath.

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Skid Marks 2 months ago

Awkward conversation...... Why are you holding your breath? Uhm......

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#54

If you have an inflamed tendon, the best pain relief for that is simple ibuprofen. Make sure it's ibuprofen not tynelol etc. Doctor told me a few years ago that ibuprofen is best for inflamed tendons and idk if he placebo affected me or not, but I certainly notice a much greater relief in swelling and pain using ibuprofen compared to any other OTC pain reliever.

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Huddo's sister 2 months ago

That's why it's called an anti-inflammatory

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#55

Pickles and other fermented foods can help lessen anxiety.

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Savahax 2 months ago

ChatGPT: **True**, to some extent. Research has shown that fermented foods like pickles, yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi can have a positive effect on mental health, including reducing symptoms of anxiety. This is because fermented foods contain **probiotics**, which promote a healthy gut microbiome. There's a growing body of evidence suggesting that the gut-brain axis—how your gut and brain communicate—plays a role in mental health. A healthier gut can lead to improved production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, which is associated with mood regulation. However, while fermented foods can contribute to reduced anxiety, they are not a standalone treatment. Managing anxiety typically requires a combination of factors, including diet, exercise, therapy, and, in some cases, medication.

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#56

If you eat healthy and proportionately and work out 3-4 times a week. You’ll have more energy, rarely get sick, be in good shape, more mental clarity, and the list goes on…it’s freakin crazy.

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Mia Black 2 months ago

I don't have the energy to start....I work, prepare meals, do a little household and walk minimum 10km a workday (with interruptions) for commute... After I got home I instantly feel my motivation floating away in seconds...

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Starting Strength. Everybody with no history of lifting should do some kind of bench/dead/squat routine, adding progressively more weight over time. Beginners will quickly add a huge amount of strength and muscle. Eventually progress slows and people can decide how/if to continue. But no reason not to take advantage of beginner gains.

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#58

Lasting cough that won't quit at the tail end of a cold/sore throat?

Take Vicks vapor rub and heavily smear it on the bottoms of your feet and throw on socks. In minutes, the cough substantially subsides or goes away entirely.

It's not science.
It's magic.

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Zoey Bear 2 months ago

I initially read that as "rub on the bottoms of your teeth" and was very unsure of the hack.

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#59

Reduce nausea instantly by sniffing 90% Isopropyl Alcohol. Don’t know why it’s better than 70% but s**t works better than ginger, no worse than zofran.

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Zoey Bear 2 months ago

Does any BP have experience trying this? My husband suffers from nausea often and takes Zofran for it, but it'd be nice to have a second option.

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Rubbing your wrist before bed to prevent nightmares. I forget exactly what points (google it) so I just apply pressure and rub around the wrist, and I don't have nightmares. Learned this from an acupuncturist.

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Rachel Pelz 2 months ago

OK...not quite sure how anybody would prove his is the actual reason you have less nightmares, but whatever works for you...

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#61

Squeezing your thumb into the palm of your hand stops your gag reflex.

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For weight loss. Run the abs first. Crunches, planking, whatever you're comfy with just keep your core tight. Do throughout the day in small sets anytime you have a moment. You immediately increase your metabolism even if slightly and feel more full on less food. When you eat, and after, drink lots of water. Don't chug just keep sipping through the hours after meals till you have to pee. When you have to pee you know you have successfully flooded your tract and this will help break down food and increase speed of digestion. Plus hydration helps with weight loss generally.

Keep your core tight through the day and drink till you need to pee after each meal. You will lose weight on this alone. When you get down to your target weight, or heck whenever comfortable add some additional exercise to zones you want to tone up. Ezpz.

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Savahax 2 months ago

Drink a large glass of water before every meal

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#63

Keep floss picks around. Center console of your car, at your desk, by your bed.

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Kelly Scott 2 months ago (edited)

Yes, because I so enjoy entertaining people by flossing. I also keep a little jar next to me in case someone wants to throw in a few coins for the show.

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For men, after urination if you press on the gooch and push forward towards the shaft, you'll push out the last bits without needing to shake it like you're playing with it. Very effective at preventing those last few drips that always seem to sneak out right as you zip your pants.

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HappyBink 2 months ago

say what? the "gooch"???

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#65

Never cross your legs.

It puts torque on the whole pelvic area and is often the cause of a lot of back pain.

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Zoey Bear 2 months ago

I refuse to give up my favorite cross legged sitting (aka Indian style as it is often called here in the US).

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#66

Sleep on your back with a pillow in a vertical position, with your shoulders at the edge of the pillow. You'll never have neck pain again, and your posture will improve significantly. It takes time to get used to, but it's totally worth it.

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What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?

I don't think this list was too terrible, and I got some useful info. If not from the actual tip, then from the comments. Most of these tips are harmless, and for anything serious like the weight lifting, I'm going to do my due diligence by reading the comments and looking into the idea on other sites. Anyone that that jumps into dead-lifts or whatnot based *solely* on a short paragraph from a cut/paste BP "article" probably deserves their Darwin award.

Freya the Wanderer 2 months ago

A lot of people responded that these "hacks" didn't work for them. Your mileage may vary.

Myoviridae 2 months ago

For anxiety (the one in which you feel the adrenaline overload like a lion is stalking you in the savannah), the vagus nerve stimulation works (stick your face in a bowl of ice water, or use ice packs), as does the 5-4-3-2-1 method (deep breath in and out, then name 5 things out loud you can see or touch; deep breath again, then name 4 things you can see or touch)... keep going till 1. This convinces your brain that you are not actually being stalked by a lion on the savannah.

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