Health Hacks- 15 Curious Things People Do Instead of Going to the Doctor

HEALTH НАСKS 15 Curious Things People Do Instead of Going to the Doctor SYMPTOM: Lost Voice Health Hack: Sore throat sufferers who lose their voice have been known to gargle Tabasco Sauce mixed with water. Capsaicin from the peppers in Tabasco supposedly curbs inflammation in the vocal cords. нот SYMPTOM: Nausea Health Hack: Queasy people sometimes chew mint gum or have mint Tic Tacs. They say mint has an antacid effect which comforts the stomach. SYMPTOM: Cramps Health Hack: Athletes with cramps sometimes drink straight pickle juice! The sodium and acetic acid may help the body make more acetylcholine, which can ease cramps. Delicious? PICKLE JUICE SYMPTOM: Morning Sickness Health Hack: Some pregnant women believe that eating milk toast can help with morning sickness. The story goes that bread absorbs excess acid while milk coats your stomach. MILK SYMPTOM: Have a Cold Health Hack: Cold sufferers will occasionally eat raw onions. Don't be sad! Onions have loads of vitamin C, sulfur, fiber, and other nutrients. SYMPTOM: Bad Breath Health Hack: They say that yogurt fights bad breath. Yogurt is rich in active flora, which may have a beneficial effect on odor-causing mouth bacteria. YOGURT SYMPTOM: Road Rage Health Hack: Feeling agitated behind the wheel? Road ragers sometimes chew cinnamon or peppermint-flavored gum. This will supposedly cancel out your natural spiciness and soothe your mood. SYMPTOM: Sniffles Health Hack: Even the fragrance of horse radish may help loosen nasal congestion. Eating the stuff straight could also be a good source of sulfur, which has antibiotic properties. HORSE RADISH SYMPTOM: Hangover Health Hack: Dealing with the wrath of grapes? They say that Gatorade and other sports drinks will help you rally with a jolt of electrolytes and plenty of liquid. GATOR- ADE SYMPTOM: Brown Teeth Health Hack: Strawberries contain malic acid and are slightly abrasive, which may help buff away stains (or eat holes in your tooth enamel, if you do it too much). SYMPTOM: Toothache Health Hack: Ice – the original anesthesia? Rubbing an ice cube on an achy tooth may help chill out the nerve and ease pain. SYMPTOM: Acid Reflux Health Hack: Sleeping on your left side may help ease acid in some people. It positions the stomach below the esophagus. Esophagus Stomach SYMPTOM: Hiccups Health Hack: Stuck with the hiccups? They say that sprinkling a little sugar on your tongue will force you to swallow repeatedly, disrupting the rhythm of the hiccups. This may have invented by 7-year-olds. SUGAR SYMPTOM: Breakouts Health Hack: Dabbing the area with toothpaste is said to bring down swelling. This may be due to ingredients in toothpaste – like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and menthol - that cause pimples to dry out. TOOTHPASTE SYMPTOM: Brain Freeze Health Hack: Some people believe you can cure brain freeze by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This may have to do with the warmth of your tongue relaxing chilled blood vessels. Brought to you by: ZocDoc DISCLAIMER: You should always check with your doctor or professional healthcare provider before starting or changing any medical treatment. The information on this infographic is not advice and should not be treated as such. http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/health-home/more-things-that-can-go-wrong/sore-throats-treatments and-remedies | http://www.health911.com/cramps_(muscle) | http://voices.yahoo.com/health-benefits-eating-raw-onions-6315386.html?cat=68 http://everydayroots.com/nausea-remedies http://www.nauseadoctor.com/ http://www.ehow.com/facts_5434044_benefits-mint-chewing-gum.html http://www.webmd.com/lood-recipes/news/20050310/yogurt-antidote-to-bad-breath http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2009/02/gatorade__sorry_g__confirm.php http://hamsnetwork.org/hangovercures/ http://www.herballegacy.com/Horseradish.htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/131577-easy-ways-whiten-teeth-without-whitening-strips/ http://www.homeremedycentral.com/en/natural-cures/home-remedy/hiccups.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/toothpaste-pimples-acne-dry-out_n_1994320.html http://www.michaelsinkindds.com/blog/7-ways-to-stop-brain-freeze/ HEALTH НАСKS 15 Curious Things People Do Instead of Going to the Doctor SYMPTOM: Lost Voice Health Hack: Sore throat sufferers who lose their voice have been known to gargle Tabasco Sauce mixed with water. Capsaicin from the peppers in Tabasco supposedly curbs inflammation in the vocal cords. нот SYMPTOM: Nausea Health Hack: Queasy people sometimes chew mint gum or have mint Tic Tacs. They say mint has an antacid effect which comforts the stomach. SYMPTOM: Cramps Health Hack: Athletes with cramps sometimes drink straight pickle juice! The sodium and acetic acid may help the body make more acetylcholine, which can ease cramps. Delicious? PICKLE JUICE SYMPTOM: Morning Sickness Health Hack: Some pregnant women believe that eating milk toast can help with morning sickness. The story goes that bread absorbs excess acid while milk coats your stomach. MILK SYMPTOM: Have a Cold Health Hack: Cold sufferers will occasionally eat raw onions. Don't be sad! Onions have loads of vitamin C, sulfur, fiber, and other nutrients. SYMPTOM: Bad Breath Health Hack: They say that yogurt fights bad breath. Yogurt is rich in active flora, which may have a beneficial effect on odor-causing mouth bacteria. YOGURT SYMPTOM: Road Rage Health Hack: Feeling agitated behind the wheel? Road ragers sometimes chew cinnamon or peppermint-flavored gum. This will supposedly cancel out your natural spiciness and soothe your mood. SYMPTOM: Sniffles Health Hack: Even the fragrance of horse radish may help loosen nasal congestion. Eating the stuff straight could also be a good source of sulfur, which has antibiotic properties. HORSE RADISH SYMPTOM: Hangover Health Hack: Dealing with the wrath of grapes? They say that Gatorade and other sports drinks will help you rally with a jolt of electrolytes and plenty of liquid. GATOR- ADE SYMPTOM: Brown Teeth Health Hack: Strawberries contain malic acid and are slightly abrasive, which may help buff away stains (or eat holes in your tooth enamel, if you do it too much). SYMPTOM: Toothache Health Hack: Ice – the original anesthesia? Rubbing an ice cube on an achy tooth may help chill out the nerve and ease pain. SYMPTOM: Acid Reflux Health Hack: Sleeping on your left side may help ease acid in some people. It positions the stomach below the esophagus. Esophagus Stomach SYMPTOM: Hiccups Health Hack: Stuck with the hiccups? They say that sprinkling a little sugar on your tongue will force you to swallow repeatedly, disrupting the rhythm of the hiccups. This may have invented by 7-year-olds. SUGAR SYMPTOM: Breakouts Health Hack: Dabbing the area with toothpaste is said to bring down swelling. This may be due to ingredients in toothpaste – like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and menthol - that cause pimples to dry out. TOOTHPASTE SYMPTOM: Brain Freeze Health Hack: Some people believe you can cure brain freeze by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This may have to do with the warmth of your tongue relaxing chilled blood vessels. Brought to you by: ZocDoc DISCLAIMER: You should always check with your doctor or professional healthcare provider before starting or changing any medical treatment. The information on this infographic is not advice and should not be treated as such. http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/health-home/more-things-that-can-go-wrong/sore-throats-treatments and-remedies | http://www.health911.com/cramps_(muscle) | http://voices.yahoo.com/health-benefits-eating-raw-onions-6315386.html?cat=68 http://everydayroots.com/nausea-remedies http://www.nauseadoctor.com/ http://www.ehow.com/facts_5434044_benefits-mint-chewing-gum.html http://www.webmd.com/lood-recipes/news/20050310/yogurt-antidote-to-bad-breath http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2009/02/gatorade__sorry_g__confirm.php http://hamsnetwork.org/hangovercures/ http://www.herballegacy.com/Horseradish.htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/131577-easy-ways-whiten-teeth-without-whitening-strips/ http://www.homeremedycentral.com/en/natural-cures/home-remedy/hiccups.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/toothpaste-pimples-acne-dry-out_n_1994320.html http://www.michaelsinkindds.com/blog/7-ways-to-stop-brain-freeze/