Tag: Body hacks

A sneeze expels air at high speeds, often over 35 miles per hour, as a vital bodily reflex to clear irritants from your nose. When you feel that familiar nasal tickle, you may wonder, *is there a trick to stop sneezing*? While forcibly holding it in is dangerous, several safe, simple tricks can interrupt the reflex before it happens.

According to one 2008 study in *The Journal of the American Dental Association*, applying pressure to a point in the palm can alter the gag reflex trigger point. For many, the simple act of making a fist around your thumb and applying pressure is an effective distraction technique that helps suppress a sensitive gag reflex.

Yawning is a complex and often misunderstood reflex, with research indicating that seeing, hearing, or even reading about yawning can trigger one. While often subconscious, it is possible to learn how to force a yawn intentionally by tapping into the powerful link between your body and mind, offering a simple way to influence this automatic bodily function.