Clever Ways to Treat Toothache
There are many small tricks in life to relieve pain, such as applying ice to the tiger's mouth point for toothache, or scratching the ear for itchy throat. Let's take a look at these clever tricks.
Clever Ways to Stay Healthy
1. Press Tongue against the Palate to Relieve Headache
When you feel a headache, you can relieve it by pressing your tongue against the palate. This is because cold drinks can cool the nerves in the palate, making the body mistakenly believe that the brain is also cooled, triggering a temporary headache. The stronger the pressure on the palate, the faster the headache will go away.
2. Press Tongue against the Palate and Use a Finger to Press the Forehead to Relieve Nasal Congestion
Press your tongue against the palate and then use a finger to press the space between the eyebrows. This movement will make the nose move forward and backward, relieving nasal congestion. After 20 seconds, the nose will be able to breathe.
3. Blow on your Thumb to Lower Heart Rate and Relieve Tension
Research has found that breathing can control the vagus nerve, which is a major factor in heart rate. Therefore, blowing air when feeling anxious can calm the pulse and lower heart rate.
4. Sleep on the Left Side to Prevent Acid Reflux
If you often experience heartburn, try sleeping on your left side. This position can make the stomach lower than the esophagus, and the force of gravity makes it difficult for stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. If you sleep on your right side, the stomach will be higher than the esophagus, causing stomach acid to flow towards the throat, causing heartburn.
5. Press the Back of Teeth to Prevent Sneezing
When you are in a meeting or class and suddenly feel the urge to sneeze, but it's not the right time, try pressing the back of your teeth with your tongue. However, it is important to note that it is dangerous to try to stop a sneeze once it has started. If you want to stop a sneeze, you can focus on a bright light, as the light can help stop a sneeze.
6. Scratch the Ear to Relieve Throat Itchiness
When your throat itches, try scratching your ear. This action can stimulate the nerves in the ear, which will cause muscle spasms in the throat and relieve the itching symptoms.
7. Apply Ice to the Tiger's Mouth to Relieve Toothache
Research has found that rubbing an ice cube back and forth between the V-shaped area between the thumb and forefinger (tiger's mouth, Hegu acupoint) can relieve toothache. This is because this part of the hand is connected to a certain area of the brain, and applying ice can block the transmission of pain signals.
8. Press to Relieve Minor Burns
If you accidentally get a minor burn in the kitchen, do not apply ice, but instead clean the skin and press your finger on the burn. Research has shown that icing will only spread the pain faster, while pressing can bring the skin back to normal temperature and prevent blisters from forming.
9. Open Your Eyes Wide to Stop Tears
Crying can be very embarrassing in certain situations. Before the tears start flowing, try opening your eyes wide and not blinking. But if you have already cried, keep your head in the same position and look upwards. Also, relax your jaw and gently bite your tongue to shift your focus from the reason for your tears to the pain in your body.
10. Shake Your Head to Relieve Arm Pain
Driving for a long time or sitting or standing in the wrong position can easily lead to arm pain or numbness. Arm pain and numbness are closely related to nerve compression in the neck. Therefore, shaking your head from side to side can relieve neck muscle tension and immediately relieve numbness.
11. Exhale When the Left Foot Touches the Ground to Prevent Exercise-Induced Stitch
Mastering the correct breathing technique during exercise is crucial. Most people know very little about the correct breathing rhythm while running. Experts point out that exhaling when the left foot touches the ground can protect the liver. If you exhale when the right foot touches the ground, the pressure on the liver will increase, involving the diaphragm, which can easily lead to exercise-induced stitch and right abdominal pain.
