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Strange (But Useful) Human Tricks. Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health - GOOD - StumbleUpon. 100 Very Cool Facts About The Human Body - Global One TV. The Brain The human brain is the most complex and least understood part of the human anatomy.

100 Very Cool Facts About The Human Body - Global One TV

There may be a lot we don’t know, but here are a few interesting facts that we’ve got covered. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour. Ever wonder how you can react so fast to things around you or why that stubbed toe hurts right away? It’s due to the super-speedy movement of nerve impulses from your brain to the rest of your body and vice versa, bringing reactions at the speed of a high powered luxury sports car.The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb. Hair and Nails While they’re not a living part of your body, most people spend a good amount of time caring for their hair and nails. Facial hair grows faster than any other hair on the body. Internal Organs Though we may not give them much thought unless they’re bothering us, our internal organs are what allow us to go on eating, breathing and walking around.

Bodily Functions Senses. Natural Pain Remedies from Your Kitchen - iVillage. Migraine Headaches - iVillage. - StumbleUpon. Eating 10 hot dogs in 6 minutes and belching the national anthem may impress your friends, but neither of those feats will do much for your body—at least not much good. Instead, why not train yourself to do something that may actually pay off? We're not talking bench presses and interval training (though those do help). You can teach your body to cure itself from everyday health ailments—side stitches, first-date jitters, even hands that have fallen asleep. Just study this list, and the next time your friends challenge you to an ice cream eating contest, chow down: You know how to thaw a brain freeze—and 17 other tricks that'll make everyone think you're the next David Blaine.

But without all that "hold your breath for 17 minutes" mess. Do Them Right: To mazimize your workout, good form is a must. Cure a Tickling Throat When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Experience Supersonic Hearing If you're stuck chatting up a mumbler at a cocktail party, lean in with your right ear. How To Prevent Razor Burn. There’s nothing like a good clean shave to start your day off right.

How To Prevent Razor Burn

A well-shaved face leaves a good impression with potential clients and lady friends. Unfortunately, legions of men are walking around right now with a nasty side effect of improper shaving: razor burn. We’ve all had it at one time or another- that horrible itchy feeling that pops up a few hours after you shave. Razor burn not only ruins a good shave, it just looks bad. But with the proper attack plan, razor burn and razor bumps can be prevented. What is Razor Burn? Razor Burn: It Ain’t Pretty Razor burn is an irritating rash that sometimes appears after shaving. Razor Bumps How to Prevent Razor Burn Soften the beard. Exfoliate. Use a badger brush. Use a safety razor. Shave with the grain. Use light, short strokes. Use a sharp razor. Clean the blade with alcohol. Rinse your face with cold water when done. Apply a balm or moisturizer.