LIFE HACKS by Keith Bradford
I just want to share furthermore information to the book I read. This is the compilation hacks information about cures and solutions.
I hope it gives you knowledge more.
Candles will burn longer and drip less if they are placed in the freezer for a few hours before using.
Got a headache that just won’t go away? Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing should go away.
If you want to get rid of bad breath, brushing your teeth is important, but what’s more important is brushing your tongue.
Pee shy? Start multiplying random numbers in your head. The same part of the brain controls both tasks and will help you get started.
Drinking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar will relieve allergy and asthma symptoms.
Not sure if you have bad breath? Lick your wrist and smell it. This is what your breath smells like to others.
When your dog gets out, don’t chase it; lie down and pretend you’re hurt. They’ll always come back to see if you’re okay.
Gum stuck to your clothes? Boil vinegar and pour it over the gum. Use a brush to wipe off. The gum will come off instantly!
You can use toothpaste to easily remove crayon marks from walls.
Are your thoughts keeping you awake at night? Try writing them all down. This clears your head and makes it easier to fall asleep.
Put toothpaste on a pimple and it will disappear overnight.
Accidentally text the wrong person? Immediately put your phone on airplane mode and once it fails to deliver, delete the message.
Guys: Flex any muscle for sixty seconds to get rid of an unwanted erection.
Have a headache? Eating ten to twelve almonds is the equivalent of taking two aspirins for a migraine headache.
If you stand up too fast and start to black out, tighten your abs as hard as you can.
Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately, without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.
Pimple too painful to pop? Put it under hot water for a few seconds. This softens it and makes it easier to pop.
If you’re at a hotel and run out of chargers, the TV usually has a USB plug-in. No computer charger? Hotels usually have a bunch in their lost and found.
If you’re feeling nervous, start chewing gum. Your brain will reason that you’re not in danger because you wouldn’t be eating if you were.
If you’re a smoker and can’t or don’t want to quit, drink more black tea. It helps prevent the lung damage caused by smoking.
Get rid of nighttime coughs by putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet and then placing socks over them. Your cough will stop within minutes.
Eat something really spicy? Eating a teaspoon of sugar will completely neutralize the heat sensation.
Eat something too spicy? Drink milk. It will neutralize the spicy taste in your mouth.
Smelly jeans? Put them in a Ziploc bag and freeze overnight. The same technique works for shoes.
The gel from an Advil liquid gel will cure a pimple almost instantly.
Squeezing a lemon or lime into your shampoo will stop frizzy hair.
Acne Scar Remedy: Mix a teaspoon of nutmeg and a tablespoon of honey into a paste. Apply for thirty minutes and rinse. Repeat daily, if needed.
Having trouble sleeping? Look at photos of other people sleeping. This triggers a response in your brain that actually makes you feel more tired.
Putting vodka on your face tightens your pores and reduces the chances of acne breakouts.
Take note of your body’s position in the morning. This is probably your most comfortable sleeping posture, so posing this way before bed can help you get to sleep more quickly.
If you’re experiencing insomnia, drink a glass of raw lemon juice or a spoonful of honey before sleeping. This will drastically improve your sleep.
Have a sore throat? Try eating a piece of cucumber. It cools down your throat and stops that itchy feeling.
Put a sticker with a fake PIN number on your debit card. That way, if you lose it and someone tries to use it more than three times, the machine will eat the card.
Zipper won’t stay up? Flip it to the down position. Most people don’t know that this “locks” the zipper.
Can’t brush after a meal? Gargle salt water. You’ll be amazed at all the gunk that comes out!
Singing releases a large amount of endorphins in your brain and can make you feel better almost instantly.
Adding vodka to your shampoo can strengthen your hair, prevent dry scalp, and stop dandruff.
According to a study, smelling rubbing alcohol can relieve nausea almost instantly. Nausea is the sensation of an urge to vomit
Need to remember an item in the morning? Put a picture of it as the background for your phone.
Hate insects? Take vitamin B complex during the summer to ward off mosquitos and biting flies.
If you’re coughing uncontrollably, raise your hands above your head and it will stop.
Having trouble sleeping? Blink fast for a minute. Tired eyes help you to fall asleep.
People are more likely to return a lost wallet if they find a baby picture inside of it.
Did you know that it’s beneficial to lick small cuts? A variety of compounds in human saliva can speed up healing.
The 20-20-20 Rule: Looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes is a method proven to stop eye strain and headaches.
Suffering from acne? The problem could be your pillowcase. Sleeping on a fresh one every night will usually solve the problem.
Have a stomachache? Lie on your left side and rub your stomach in clockwise circles. It actually helps!
Inhale through your mouth, swallow saliva twice, and slowly exhale through your nose for a 100% effective hiccup cure!
Reading a book before bed makes your eyes tired. As a result, your brain is tricked into feeling tired and falling asleep is much easier.
Toothpaste removes ink from your clothes. Apply it to a stain, let it dry, and then wash your clothes.
The most effective cough syrup that exists is honey.
Can’t tell if a woman is big or pregnant? Ask her if she has kids. She’ll mention if she’s pregnant.
Having trouble falling asleep? Count backwards from ninety-nine. Chances are, you’ll fall asleep before you even get to fifty.
Showering with cooler water can help stop dandruff.
Babies keep crying when you hold them? Try raising your eyebrows instead of furrowing them. Babies are observant of faces, so they’ll be less likely to cry.
Don’t have a coin to flip? Look at the time. If the minutes are even, it’s heads, and if they’re odd, it’s tails.
Sleepy but don’t want to be? Hold your breath as long as you can and then breathe out slowly. This will perk you right up!
When you feel like you’re about to yawn, touch the roof of your mouth with your tongue to prevent it.
10 Tricks to Help You Quit Smoking
1.)Go to a sauna for three days in a row. You’ll sweat out the nicotine and it’ll be easier to quit.
2.)Drink a lot of water and chew fennel seeds. This will help flush toxins out of your system. The fennel seeds will keep your mouth active when cravings arise.
3.)Buy the cheapest, most disgusting cigarettes you can and smoke those. It will help your willpower.
4.)Lick a little salt with the tip of your tongue whenever you feel the urge to smoke. This is said to break the habit within a month.
5.)Keep active. When you feel the urge to smoke, go for a run to keep your mind off of smoking. You’ll also start to connect living a healthier lifestyle to quitting.
6.)Download the QuitNow! app. It keeps track of health improvements, cigarettes not smoked, and money saved while you’re quitting.
7.)Reward yourself. Along with the health benefits, quitting smoking saves you a lot of money, so treat yourself every once in a while to give you extra motivation.
8.)Don’t quit cold turkey. About 95% of people that quit without therapy or medication end up relapsing.
9.)Use smoking as a stress reliever? Try finding a new way to manage stress like regular massages, listening to relaxing music, doing yoga, or practicing tai chi.
10.)Clean your house. Once you’ve quit, make sure to completely clean out your house. Throw out your lighters, matches, empty packs of smokes, and anything that smells like smoke.
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