10 Secret Things You Didn't Know Your Body Could Do

Your thumb is more magical than you know. Not only can it to be used to slow down a rapid heartbeat, but it can also be used to relieve the pain associated with a toothache. You've no doubt heard of using ice as a remedy for teeth-related problems. In fact, most people would hold cold compresses to their face in such a situation. However, there's actually another remedy for tooth pain which, conveniently, also involves using ice.

According to WebMD, when a toothache occurs, what you need to do is to simply rub an ice cube on the area in between your forefinger and your thumb, as this will aid in easing the pain. Sounds daft, right? Not as much as you think. The neural pathway that keeps pain from going to your face is located between your thumb and your finger so, you see, it makes total sense.