Everyone aims to get and give health advice, and some of it is pretty unusual. A lot of the time, though, all that weirdness doesn’t really translate into proved methods, or anything really with merit.
These 9 tips, though — even though they’re strange — are true.
Live Longer With A Name Change
It’s less about the actual name than it is about what your initials would spell!
People with “positive” initials├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ones that spell out things like J.O.Y. or W.O.W.├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥live nearly 4-1/2 years longer than people with neutral initials, according to a University of California, San Diego study. D.U.D.’s live nearly three years less. Other initials that may shorten life: I.L.L. and D.E.D.
Be A Jerk, Keep A Sharp Mind
This one’s a bummer for those of us who don’t want to be a jerk to anyone!
Research from the U.S. Administration on Aging suggests there’s a marked difference between how younger and older people interpret misplacing their car keys. A young guy usually blames someone else. An old man typically blames himself. Never use your age as an excuse├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥you’ll remain sharper longer.
Blame others, you guys. Just not us!
Lower Your Fever With Your Armpits And Crotch
Fevers are the worst. Being delirious, feeling heavy. The hot and the cold. Here’s a remedy:
Anything up to 102├é┬░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.
Plus we think the word “crotch” is hilarious.
Claustrophobic? Smell This Fruit.
Green apples. Keep one in your purse. Give it a sniff from time to time.
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.
Use Honey To Disinfect Wounds
This sounds uncomfortable… and delicious.
No Neosporin in the house? Dab the cut with honey before covering it with a bandage. Believe it or not, honey has powerful antibacterial properties. A study in the Archives of Surgery found that honey is capable of destroying almost all strains of the most common wound-infecting bacteria.
If it works, it works!
Use Black Pepper To Stop Bleeding
Sounds painful, but it isn’t!
Next time you nick yourself in the kitchen, reach for the black pepper, says Roberta Lee, M.D., vice chair of the department of integrative medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center. Run cold water over the wound to clean it, using soap if you were handling meat. Then sprinkle on the pepper and apply pressure. In no time, the bleeding will stop. Turns out, black pepper has analgesic, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties. And don’t worry├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥it won’t sting.
The question is — are you will to try it when it sounds like it will DEFINITELY hurt, but someone says it doesn’t??
See A Tailor to Cure Back Pain
Are you lopsided? It might be hard to tell without the measurements of a pro!
If you have an aching back, it may be because one of your legs is shorter than the other, says Steven McCaw, Ph.D., a researcher at Illinois State University. Even a slight imbalance can cause the spine to curve to the short side when you walk or run. Eventually, the bend puts painful pressure on disks. Most people can’t tell if their legs are different lengths, but a tailor can. Ask one for a quick measurement. If he finds an imbalance, correct the problem with a therapeutic, Dr. Scholl-type insert or see a podiatrist for a custom-made orthotic.
Use Massage And Keep Your Hands Busy To Quit Smoking
If you’re trying to quit smoking, you might get a little jittery without your fix. Relax that shizz!
If you’re a smoker who’s trying to quit, try this simple trick the next time a craving hits: Rub the skin between your index fingers and thumbs and the center of your palms. A study in Preventive Medicine found that men using this technique smoked 25 percent fewer cigarettes in a month than 10 quitters who used traditional distraction methods such as chewing gum. The quick self-massage evidently calms you and keeps your hands busy.
Slam Back Some Metamucil To Lower Your Cholesterol
Ever done shots of Metamucil?
Yeah, us either.
This isn’t that:
The fiber supplement Metamucil can help lower elevated cholesterol levels. In one study, men who took one packet mixed in water before each meal for eight weeks experienced drops in LDL cholesterol averaging 7 percent. Metamucil also helps to lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and the risk of heart disease, according to the National Fiber Council.
Such cool and inneresting tips! Try them out!!
[Image via FitPerez.]
