We strive to fly away to other galaxies, forgetting that we have not yet fully explored our own body. But the body is still full of mysteries that modern medicine simply cannot make out. A person does not even notice most of the changes occurring in the body - what to say if the brain loses control over the body at night. And here are some more strange actions that our body performs without our knowledge.
Redness of the skin
When we get scared or see someone we really like, our face turns a little red. The capillaries in the cheeks expand, allowing increased blood flow through them. Scientists still cannot understand why nature needs this mechanism.
Growth change
We have special intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. They function as shock absorbers. According to the latest research, by the evening a person becomes about one centimeter shorter - thanks to the compression of these shock absorbers.
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My own flashlight
According to an article published in 2009 by The Guardian, Japanese researchers were able to capture human bioluminescence using an ultra-sensitive camera. This radiation is too weak to be noticed by the human eye. However, a group of researchers is working on a drug that enhances this strange ability. Apparently, soon we will be able to do without flashlights at all.
Pharmaceutical laboratory
Our body is a real laboratory. The body can even make its own aspirin. Scientists in the UK found that people who ate fruits and vegetables high in benzoic acid were able to fight off disease-causing microbes more easily. They also found that the level of salicylic acid in vegetarians is higher.
The brain does not control the body
According to new research by Pierre Luigi, blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, breathing, and several other body functions become erratic when we enter REM sleep. In other words, the brain loses complete control and our bodies do whatever they want.
Laughter kills pain
When we laugh, our bodies release endorphins, which are pain relievers produced by the nervous system and the pituitary gland. According to Scientific American, endorphins can increase your overall pain threshold. So, laughter is not only the best medicine, but also an excellent preventive measure.
Workaholic liver
The liver works harder than any other organ or gland in the human body, with the possible exception of the brain. Scientists believe the liver has about 500 distinct functions, including producing albumin and storing certain vitamins. There is also a downside to this multitasking: the liver is prone to numerous ailments.