I’ve learned three genius life hacks I swear by while working as a doctor – including how to cure nausea instantly
A doctor has shared three essential life hacks that everyone should know to immediately improve their quality of life.
Dr. Sasha Haddad understands that several “minor” ailments have the power to disable a person.
Normally people don’t visit the hospital for sporadic bursts of nausea or heartburn, but the doctor’s quick tips will help you relieve your aches and pains in no time.
“Smelling alcohol wipes relives nausea,” she revealed. ‘And chewing gum for heartburn.’
Dr. Haddad also recommended sleeping with a pillow between your legs if you suffer from back pain.
Dr. Sasha Haddad shared three essential life hacks everyone should know
How to relieve nausea
Dr. Haddad’s quick fix is to sniff some rubbing alcohol when you start to feel nauseous.
A study conducted by McGill University revealed that inhaling isopropanol works ‘faster’ than other traditional anti-emetics, including anti-nausea pills.
Researchers suggested that the brief distraction of a new smell, combined with the controlled deep breathing needed to sniff something, could be the real trick – but hospitals around the world still use alcohol wipes to combat nausea.
What can I do about heartburn?
Australian doctors at Karalee Dental Family revealed that chewing sugar-free gum helps relieve heartburn symptoms.
Chewing gum promotes salivation, which then neutralizes the acid, soothes your esophagus and immediately flushes the acid back into your stomach.
However, avoid peppermint flavors as they can have the opposite effect and cause acid reflux.
Quick solution for back pain
If you suffer from back pain, sleeping with a pillow between your legs can relieve pressure.
The pillow keeps your knees aligned, which keeps your hip and pelvic area aligned, reducing pressure on your hips and spine.
Doctors recommend a firm pillow instead of a soft one for the trick to work.