“Ice cream headaches” happen when something cold touches nerves in the roof of the mouth, triggering blood vessels in the front of your head to swell. This rapid swelling causes the familiar, jabbing pain of a brain freeze. An easy solution? Try eating ice cream or other cold foods ...
The thing with the word “weird” is that it can mean many different things. Something that exists outside the norm might be great, special and helpful. But it might also leave a bad taste in your mouth. One of the things that Moore’s script does well is indicate how good weird and...
Below are interesting celebrity deaths, though all in all, the horror of losing a bright star usually leaves one with a bad taste in one's mouth. Aside from the cases you likely already know of - the Michael Jacksons and Whitney Houstons of the celebrity underworld - there are many ...
10. Last Resort: Block Taste Buds/Don’t Fully Chew In a last resort case where the food simply causes an involuntary gag reflex, it’s best to chew while blocking the passage between the nose and throat and then swallowing with haste. Immediately chase with whatever beverage is nearest. ...
There I sat in the dark as someone called ToshPointFro lifted Cheeto-covered crab bits, dipped them in queso, pointed them toward the camera (almost as if she were offering viewers a taste), and gracefully placed them into her mouth without smudging her lipstick. Tosh’s chewing sounds fil...
If you think your breath might be a bit whiffy, put a slice of cucumber between your tongue and the roof of your mouth, then keep it there for a minute. The cucumber will tackle the bacteria that causes mouth stink! 108. If you tickle a rat, they'll laugh ...
Like many animals, dogs have thevomeronasal organ (VNO)in the roof of the mouth, which detects pheromones. This is one reason dogs may lick things we think are gross, including the urine of other dogs—to get it closer to that organ. Along with their sense of smell, this lets dogs kno...
Aconite (Aconitum napellus) : This flower is one of the most dangerous in the world. As soon as it is picked, it causes dermatitis or intoxication in contact with the mouth or a wound. Ingested, they cause visual, nervous and cardiac disorders and often lead to death. There is no antido...
A metallic taste in your mouth is an uncommon but recognized symptom for some women going through menopause. “Fluctuating estrogen levels can affect the taste buds and the pathways in the brain that control taste,” Carlson says. So-called burning mouth, which is also linked to menopause, can...
Bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth Other reported symptoms include: Sleep difficulties Muscle aches Cold, clammy, or trembling hands Heart palpitations Dizziness Pain during menstruation or intercourse Effects People with IBS often have their extra-intestinal symptoms minimized or dismissed by healt...