Break a High Fever Faster With Your Underarms
Anything up to 102°F is mild and can be treated by drinking plenty of fluids. But to quickly bring down a reading above that, put an ice pack under your arm or near your groin. Icing either spot will cool your body’s core. It’s uncomfortable, but it works fast. Then see a doctor.
Prevent Claustrophobia With Fruit
If you get nervous in small spaces such as subways, elevators, and that closet of an office they stuck you in, visit your local fruit stand. A sniff of green apple may help relieve claustrophobic sensations, says Dr. Alan Hirsch, M.D., director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. Carry one with you. Also, if you’re selling your house, placing a basket of fresh green apples on the table may make potential buyers perceive the house as larger.
Other odd health tricks include:
• You can lose weight by paying for groceries with cash. For some reason, you’re more likely to buy unhealthy foods if you pay with a credit card.
• Taking a vitamin D supplement fortifies your muscles, making them less prone to injury.
• Flirting at work is a hidden sign that your job isn’t right for you.
•Google is making us forgetful, because we’re less likely to try to remember information that we know is readily accessible.
Weird Health Tips That Really, Actually Work was originally published on blackdoctor.org
