by Your body is full of surprises, and sometimes the simplest hacks can make a huge difference in your everyday life. From easing aches and pains to improving sleep or boosting energy, there are all sorts of wild tricks that can make your body work better for you.
U/PoetryOfLogicalIdeas: “If you think it would be at all challenging (a simple rule would be anyone over age 50), get fully on the floor and back up again every single day.
You really don’t want to fall and then realize that you can’t get yourself back up and to your phone for help. Practicing so that it isn’t terribly difficult ensures that you will still be able to do it even if you have a mild injury from the fall.”
Quick Relief
I always get the exact mechanism wrong, but since stuffy noses happen due to swelling in the tissue of the nose, sudden activity promotes blood flow and drainage of mucus. It’s temporary, of course, but worth a try.”
Dream State Escape
U/keelykate77: “if you are bloated and alone, bend over and touch your toes for an extended period of time. additionally, get into child’s pose and rock back and fourth.
U/punkinholler: “Crying is a healthy and good thing to do when you’re sad. However, there are times when it’s really inconvenient to cry. In those situations, controlling your breath will control your tears. Take slow, deep breaths until you feel better if you’re in public.
U/Zoodochos: “I started strength training for the first time at age 52. I had never so much as touched weights before that. It’s changed my life. I only do an hour twice a week, but I feel like a new person. If you can afford it,
U/MetaSemaphore: “A year or so ago, I started having plain rolled oats, greek yogurt, some microwaved frozen berries, and a pinch of salt as my breakfast every single morning, and it has been life changing.
U/paidjannie: “Started getting chronic tendon issues from years of computer work, like tennis and golfers elbow at the same time and the pain and weakness was often debilitating. Had a physio set up my work area properly, had doctors thinking about surgery, was getting freaked out and super depressed thinking that my career was over.
U/zakaravan: “If you have an inflamed tendon, the best pain relief for that is simple ibuprofen. Make sure it’s ibuprofen not tynelol etc.
U/Crafty-Bowl6718: “One effective body hack for managing stress is the ‘5-5-5’ method. When you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to ground yourself by identifying five things you can see, five things you can feel, and five sounds you can hear.
U/VioletRoseOfficial: “Scientists studying hiccups theorized that they are a leftover mechanism from when humans were fish and had gills. Simply remind yourself that you are not a fish and they will go away.
U/suburban_legendd: “Drastically reduce or eliminate a—— intake. Your body and mind will thank you – balanced hormones, stronger immune system, better sleep, weight loss, clearer skin.
U/MarsReject: “If you’re a woman at any age after 30 regardless of babies (but especially with) even if you’ve never had a major fall (but especially if you did) pls just do a routine pelvic floor therapy check in.
U/OhHeyItsBrock: “I learned a kind of weird one on Reddit a few years ago that I use almost every day now. It kind of stretches your back/straightens your posture. I do this in the shower but it can be done anywhere. Put your back against the wall, make sure your heels, calves, butt, shoulder blades, and back of your head are touching the wall.
U/TrivialBanal: “The mammalian diving reflex can stop an anxiety or panic attack instantly. Hold your breath and splash water on your face (or dunk your head) and your body goes into underwater mode. Your body gets ready to conserve oxygen by slowing down lots of processes, switching off (not the technical term) some organs and parts of your brain.
U/Niten: “Simple strength training can help in unexpected ways. For me, I had chronic iliotibial band syndrome beginning in college, which made hiking downhill troublesome despite otherwise good fitness and hiking pace.
U/coreyandersonn: “One crazy body life hack everyone should know is how to instantly relax your body using deep breathing. It’s simple—just inhale deeply through your nose for four seconds, hold for seven, and exhale slowly for eight seconds.
This technique can help reduce stress, lower your heart rate, and even help you fall asleep faster. It’s amazing how something as basic as breathing can have such a profound effect on your physical and mental well-being.”
Tinnitus Relief
U/J-Jupiter: “How to get rid of ringing in your ears. Firmly cover your ears with your palms (firm enough that you can hear that low rumbly noise that you can hear when you wear earplugs) and drum rapidly on the base of your skull/back of your neck with your fingers for about 15-30 seconds. Some folks say it doesn’t work for them so your mileage may vary, but it works like a charm for me.
edited to add: This is almost never a permanent solution. I read one guy’s account of doing it regularly and having his tinnitus lessen significantly over time, but most folks say it only lasts for a few hours at best.”
