Interesting Facts About the Human Body You Might Not Know About

We all know that our bodies are complex physiological mechanisms which consist of different parts, systems, and organs. They work together to guarantee maximum functionality and metabolism.

As much as science, medicine, and other associated fields have tried to teach us, there are still things that need to be discovered. Our bodies act in different ways and they could differ from person to person. However, we all share some certain similarities when it comes to physiological functionality.

So while you might know a lot, here are a few more facts to help you know your body better.

Our Brain Relies Heavily on Sleep

This fact might not seem true right now but in truth, it really is highly important. I mean, you probably sleep like 3 hours a day and you still perform well at work the next day, right?

Your brain relies on the rest it gets when sleeping. This is because when you sleep, the brain begins a process of self-cleansing to get rid of excess and unwanted proteins and neurotoxins. The entire cleansing process takes about 7 to 9 hours to complete. It goes a long way in determining how effectively and optimally your brain performs going forward.

Also, recent studies showed that brains that don’t regularly get the required amount of sleep develop similarities with brains which suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

Disrupted sleep also has a way of retarding mental ability. It has been shown to contribute to a decline in IQ and cognitive ability within the range of 5 to 8 percent the following day.

Your brain needs sleep. Get more of it for your own good.

See Also: 10 Brain Damaging Activities You Need To Stop Doing Now

Quick Body Fixes

Baking soda has a teeth-whitening and cleansing properties. Although the results aren’t guaranteed to have your teeth looking like those of a newborn baby, it certainly works to a large extent.

Also, have you got a terrible hangover and you need to get to work the next morning? Just drink a glass of milk or take some honey. In no time, your hangover will be a thing of the past.

Additional Weight Loss Tips

If you’re pressed for time and you don’t have the opportunity to hit the gym, you can try a simple fix — just walk against a strong force. The force could be the wind or ocean current. People who do this have been known to burn about 50 calories more than those who just walk freely in an hour. You can try that.

Brain Injuries Can Take a While

Due to the sturdiness of your cranium and its stocky build, it has been discovered that you could be nursing a brain injury for days without realizing it. And although all you might be feeling is a slight headache, the damage is being done on the inside.

Brain injuries take a lot of time before becoming obvious. However, if you feel you have an injury in your cranium, perhaps after an accident, you can simply check out the symptoms of a brain injury in order to be sure of what’s going on.

The Tickling Throat Problem

We’ve all had that gut-wrenching moment when our ears begin to tickle and itch. It’s particularly frustrating since you can’t take a hold of your throat and begin to scratch.

However, there’s a solution to that. Just scratch your ear and the tickle in the throat will subside. This is because when you scratch your ear, the scratching stimulates the nerves in the ear.

This process kickstarts a reflex-like process which causes a twitch in your muscle. The muscle twitch in the ear eases the itch in the throat.

Your Ears Have Distinct Purposes

Each of your ears is actually very distinguished in operation.

For instance, say you’re at a concert and you’re trying to hear what your friends beside you are saying. Just turn your right ear to them and you’ll be able to hear them better. Your right ear is better at tracking active voices.

However, if you’re trying to find out the name of a familiar song playing on the radio, turn the radio to your left ear. You’ll have a better chance of remembering. This is because ears don’t cross hemispheres of the brain and each cranial hemisphere works better for a specific purpose.

These laws hold true irrespective of your preferences and whether you’re right-handed or not.