Life is hard enough to navigate without added pressures. Having said that, it’s always welcome to get a few hacks here and there to simplify life. So here you go, for your simplification pleasure.
Here is a list of 14 easy tricks that will come in handy:
1. If you have a cough and cold, then finely chop an onion in half and soak it in honey for a few hours. Take a spoonful of it daily. It helps to prevent cough. However, if it lasts for too long, please get medical advice. Can’t be too careful these days.
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2. It feels relaxing to take raw rice and lentils in your hand.
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3. To remove the smell of garlic from your hands, use salt.
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4. Adding a pinch of salt to the coffee reduces its bitterness.
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5. If you take a shot of Vodka and feel acidic, then take a piece of fresh bread and smell it. You will feel better.
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6. Shout as loud as you can on a long drive. This will give you an unexpected pleasure.
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7. If you are about to sneeze, say ‘Watermelon!’. You won’t sneeze.
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8. Before taking any medicine drink a sip of water. That will help you swallow the medicine easily.
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9. If you have sinusitis, stick your tongue to the roof of the mouth and then massage your forehead with your palm. Do this for 30 seconds, you will feel better.
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10. If you deal with motion sickness after a flight, take off your shoes and socks as soon as you reach home. Then, make a fist with your toes. This will give you relief.
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11. Your feet will remain soft if you wash them with conditioner.
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12. Adding a few drops of soy sauce in vanilla ice cream will make it taste like caramel.
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13. Eating waffles with cream cheese makes it taste like cheesecake.
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14. Whenever you are eating something, close your nose and chew the food for 3 to 5 seconds. By doing this, you will be able to enjoy the food more.
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