Welcome to the world of human body hacks, where ancient wisdom and modern innovation converge to optimize our physical and mental capabilities. Explore the spectrum of techniques, from lifestyle adjustments to cutting-edge biohacking, as we unlock the extraordinary potential within us.
Tapping Your Forehead to Curb Sweet Cravings
Lightly tapping your forehead with your finger for 30 seconds can help reduce cravings for sweet foods.
Rubbing Ice on the Back of Your Hand for Migraine Relief
Applying ice to the V-shaped area between your thumb and index finger can reduce migraine pain.
Chewing Gum to Improve Concentration
Chewing gum can help improve concentration and memory.
Earlobe Massage to Calm Down
Gently massaging your earlobes can help you relax and calm down.
Licking Your Wrist to Check Your Breath
Licking your wrist, letting it dry, and then smelling it can give you a true sense of how your breath smells.
Looking Left to Remember
Moving your eyes to the left can improve your ability to recall memories.
Squeezing Your Left Fist to Control Anger
Clenching your left fist can help control emotional outbursts and anger.
Tongue Push-Ups for Snoring
Pushing the tongue against the roof of your mouth and sliding it backward can strengthen muscles and reduce snoring.
Humming to Clear Your Sinuses
Humming for a few minutes can help clear your sinuses.
Pinching the Bridge of Your Nose to Stop a Sneeze
Gently pressing the bridge of your nose can suppress a sneeze.
Rubbing Your Eyebrows to Relieve a Headache
Gently massaging your eyebrows can provide headache relief.
Biting a Pencil to Cure a Headache
Placing a pencil between your teeth (without biting down hard) can relax your jaw muscle and alleviate tension headaches.
Licking Salt to Prevent Dizziness
Licking a little bit of salt can help prevent dizziness in some cases.
Sniffing Green Apple Scent to Reduce Migraine Pain
Some people find relief from migraine pain by sniffing the scent of a green apple.
Staring at a Blue Light to Wake Up
Exposing yourself to blue light can help wake up your brain.
Holding Your Breath to Calm Nerves
Taking deep breaths and then holding your breath can help calm your nerves.
Closing Your Right Nostril to Fall Asleep
Closing your right nostril and breathing through your left can help you relax and fall asleep faster.
Sleeping with a Soap Bar for Leg Cramps
Placing a bar of soap under your bedsheet near your feet can allegedly reduce leg cramps at night.
Curling Your Toes to Fall Asleep
Curling and uncurling your toes can help you relax and fall asleep.
Warm Hands for Eye Relief
Rubbing your hands together until they are warm and then placing them over closed eyes can relieve eye strain.
Pressing Your Eyebrow Notch to Relieve Sinus
Pressing the notch of your eyebrow can help relieve sinus pressure.
Cold Water Face Immersion to Reduce Stress
Immersing your face in cold water can trigger the body’s relaxation response.
Touching Your Tongue to the Roof of Your Mouth to Stop a Yawn
This can help interrupt a yawn.
Lifting Your Arms to Ease Shortness of Breath
Raising your arms above your head can help ease shortness of breath.
Shaking Your Head to Wake Up
Shaking your head from side to side can increase blood flow and wakefulness.
Sleeping on Your Back for Back Pain
Sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees can alleviate back pain.
Tapping Your Thigh to Boost Energy
Tapping your thigh rhythmically can increase blood flow and energy.
Walking Backwards to Enhance Memory Recall
Walking backwards a few steps can boost memory recall.
Holding a Pencil in Your Mouth to Make Yourself Smile
This can improve your mood due to the facial feedback hypothesis.
Pressing the Area Between Your Eyebrows to Relieve Stress
This acupressure point can reduce stress.
Placing Your Tongue on the Roof of Your Mouth to Stop Gag Reflex
This can be useful during dental visits.
Staring at a Fixed Point to Balance
This can help when you’re feeling dizzy or off-balance.
Clenching Your Fists to Improve Memory
Making a fist can improve memory recall.
Smelling Peppermint to Boost Concentration
The scent of peppermint can enhance alertness and concentration.
Standing on One Leg to Improve Focus
Balancing on one leg can improve concentration and focus.
Blinking Hard to Refresh Tired Eyes
Forceful blinking can lubricate and refresh the eyes.
Squeezing a Stress Ball to Lower Blood Pressure
Squeezing a stress ball can help lower blood pressure.
Crossing Fingers to Enhance Memory
Crossing your fingers while trying to recall something can sometimes aid memory.
Blowing on Your Thumb
This can help reduce anxiety or nervousness. The idea is that it helps regulate your breathing and calm your heart rate.
Pressure Points on the Ear
Gently massaging specific areas on your ear can help induce relaxation and may assist in falling asleep.
Butterfly Hug for Calming
Cross your arms over your chest and lightly tap your shoulders alternately; it’s used in therapy for calming.
Coughing During a Needle Injection
This may reduce the pain of the needle prick.
Drinking Water Upside Down to Cure Hiccups
This old trick can reset your diaphragm.
Smelling Green Apples or Bananas to Curb Appetite
Some studies suggest that smelling these fruits can trick your brain into thinking you’re eating them.
Warm Water Before Meals for Digestion
Drinking warm water before eating helps with digestion.
Clapping Hands to Boost Energy
It stimulates acupressure points and increases energy.
Crossing Arms to Relieve Pain
This can distract the brain and reduce the perception of pain.
Biting Lemon or Lime to Wake Up Quickly
The sour taste can give a quick jolt to your senses.
Placing a Hand on Your Heart to Calm Emotions
Physically comforting and can help reduce emotional distress.
Drinking Orange Juice to Improve Alertness
The natural sugars and vitamin C can boost energy.
Sitting in the Sun to Reduce Stress
Sunlight increases serotonin levels, which can improve mood.
Written By: Eduardo Gaskell
This article was originally published on relieved.