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The cartoon animals appear to reaching their necks up to snack on some of the delicious foliage overhead.

But hiding amongst them somewhere is a very sneaky snake.

The snake is using its similar colour and long slender body to try and look just like one of the giraffes.

And you could have a high IQ if you can spot the slithering reptile in just 11 seconds.

So have a go and try your best, can you see the stealthy snake?

Scroll up and have a good look to see if you can spot him.

Have you had any luck?

Well done if you have spied the snake, but don’t worry if not, the solution is here.

If you have given up, we can tell you how to solve the puzzle.

Draw your eyes across the top of the image from left to right, and then at the right-hand edge scan your vision directly down.

Go past the cheeky giraffes hiding in the leaves and the big trunk of the tree.

And then right there, surrounded by the giraffes is the sneaking snake.

You can tell by the shape of his head and his little forked tongue that he is a wriggling reptile rather than a massive mammal.

So did you manage to spot him?

The Sun has brought you other optical illusions in recent days, such as being able to spot a goat hiding on a hillside.

And you could have a hoot if you try out our illusion which shows an owl wearing a distinctive jumper.

But if you really want to test your skills and try to find another snake, see if you have the eyes of a top serpent hunter with this tricky challenge.

If you found out without using this solution - well done!
To complete this task you must only need a few seconds to be among the 2% with a high IQ. These optical illusions catch peoples’ eyes and make them want to test their eyesight. So let us get on and see if you can find the Hidden Tigers in a few seconds or not.

What is an Optical Illusion?

There are a variety of Optical illusions, from Cognitive and psychological to physical. Optical illusions are deeply fascinating, shape-shifting images of Hidden Tigers or drawings that challenge the brain’s way of perceiving things.

The field of psychoanalysis throws light on how we perceive things, and studies show that optical illusions are a part of it. According to studies, the more challenging riddles you complete, the wiser you get. The way our brains function is always fascinatingly revealed by optical illusions. Optical illusions prove that reality is constructed by one’s brain, the way the brain sees something it considers that to be its reality.

The majority of time our brains create matches from past experiences to fill the gaps, the various types of illusions generate various answers for our brain.

Spot The Hidden Tigers

Our brains are so good at recognising patterns and “seeing” that scientists believe optical illusions are familiar objects that our minds work quickly to create a “whole” image from separate pieces. A human brain can look at things differently from all different angles, and it forms different decisions from all angles. One illustration that confuses the human mind is the image where an Tigers is hidden and has to be found.

This image was shared as a puzzle for all age groups. It has been seen that only 2% of people can find the Tigers in this image. Spotting the Hidden Tigers can be a little difficult but with a little bit of concentration you can do it!

Optical illusions are like walnuts to the brain; they sharpen your brain’s analytical powers. Our brains unconsciously try to meet our desire and expectations when insearch of reality. In a game of Optical Illusion one can think that a variety of objects match the object that one has to find and that creates the confusion making the brain try to differentiate between what is real and what looks real.

The Hidden Tigers Can Be Spotted By Only 2%

This illusion challenges its viewers to find The Tigers by asking them to “Discover The Tigers.” This Optical illusion image is just another fun way to test your IQ, but taking an actual IQ test to test the IQ is a far better idea.

It is a difficult task, and it can be challenging for most people to spot the Hidden Tigers in a few seconds, as studies show that only 2% of people can spot the Hidden Tigers. If you have yet to find the Hidden Tigers, don’t worry. We will reveal it at the end.

Did You Spot The Hidden Tigers?

Optical Illusions tackle the difference between what your eyes see and what the brain perceives. For this Optical Illusion you still have time to go back up and search for the Hidden Tigers yourself before we reveal the Hidden Tigers in the image below.

We hope you have found it on your own; if not, don’t worry. Here is the image showing the Hidden Tigers.

The moment has come when the Hidden Tigers will be revealed.

Check the Image below!

Optical Illusion Eye Test: How Many Tigers are there. Can You Find them all in 12 Seconds?

We hope you enjoyed this optical illusion! Check our website for more optical illusions.

Being a parent is the best, yet, the most demanding job in life, so in order to ensure the safety of their children, parents often consult with each other and share their experiences.

A mother from Michigan, Heather, spread the word far and wide to warn other parents about a medical condition her son, Jacob, developed.

When he was 10 months, Heather noticed that the toes of the baby have turned dark shade blue while he was sleeping.

Jacob’s father, Tommy, entered the room to help get Jacob ready after his nap, as they were planning to go to a party that evening. They wanted to change his diaper and put him in clean clothes.

“I handed him to his dad Tommy to put socks on him when Tommy realized his two toes were blue and tied together with a strand of hair!!! I immediately took off what I could and had to take him to the ER where we spent an hour and a team of 5 doctors trying to get the rest of MY HAIR off his two toes…”

The doctors afterward explained that if the parents didn’t remove the hair before coming to the hospital, they would have probably had to amputate the toes of the baby!

This shock made Heather urge other parents to carefully check their parents in order to prevent this issue known as ‘hair tourniquet syndrome’.

“CHECK YOUR BABYS TOES AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN!!! And if you have a baby boy even his PENIS. Yes, I said penis… they are such tiny babies and our hair can be such a hazard but it’s something that we never really pay attention to.. so plz share this with all your mom friends with little babies!!!!”

Even after 12 hours, the toes of the baby were raw and painful, as the strand of hair has been just like a razor-sharp wire for the soft skin of the baby.

Parents, be aware of this medical problem and do your best to prevent in order to protect your child.

Yet, in case it happens, you need to completely eliminate the hair in a few minutes. Follow these guidelines by HealthLine:

“The easiest way to remove a hair tourniquet may be with the use of a depilatory cream (such as Nair) or another hair removal cream with the active ingredients calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, or calcium thioglycolate. But only try this if the skin around the affected area isn’t bleeding or broken.

To remove a hair tourniquet:

  • Take your baby to an area with good lighting. You may even want to ask your partner or a friend to shine a flashlight on the affected area.
  • Locate the hair, apply the depilatory cream directly onto the hair, and wait 5 minutes.
  • Wash the depilatory cream off with warm water.
  • Apply a disinfectant such as hydrogen peroxide to the affected area.
  • If the appendage is still red, swollen, or grooved, and your baby is still in pain, seek medical help immediately. Emergency medical care is essential to protect your child from severe complications.
  • It may also be possible to remove the hair using needle-nosed tweezers. But this method can be difficult if the hair is thin or the area is extremely swollen.”

However, if the symptoms do not improve after a few minutes, take the baby to a doctor immediately.

The role of the liver is crucial for our health, but unfortunately, liver disease rates are on the rise over the years and have become the fifth most common cause of death, and the second leading cause of mortality amongst all digestive diseases in the US.

According to Jillian Levy, CHHC:

“In ancient Chinese medicine, it’s said that “the physician who knows how to harmonize the liver knows how to treat a hundred diseases.”

The liver, one of the largest and hardest-working organs in the body, is believed to be of the “wood element” and is crucial for the transformation of food into energy, or qi.

Referred to as the ultimate multitasking organ, ancient practitioners believed that the liver was one of the primary organs that needed to be treated in sick patients. When the liver doesn’t perform properly, distention and discomfort within the digestive system result, which can then spread harm to other parts of the body.

Without the liver, it’s impossible to have a properly working metabolism, healthy circulation, balanced hormones, clean blood, and strong digestion. “

These are the primary functions of this important organ:

  • Cleanses blood by metabolizing alcohol and drugs, and neutralizes toxins 
  • Produces cholesterol and turns it into essential substances used by the body
  • Regulates the balance of hormones
  • Produces stores, and delivers glucose to the brain and body and thus regulates energy
  • Produces essential body proteins, supports the delivery of nutrients to the blood, and proteins that prevent infection

Liver damage can be a result of heredity, prolonged exposure to toxins, and long-term liver diseases, such as cirrhosis. 

Christine Ruggeri, CHHC, explains:

”Most people associate liver disease with alcoholism, but essentially anything that can’t be broken down and used for energy immediately ends up in the liver for detoxification. This means that your liver needs all the help it can get. But when you overindulge in alcohol, chemicals, drugs, fried foods, processed or refined foods (white flour, conventional dairy, white sugar, and low-quality animal products, for example), your liver gets heavily taxed.”

These are the most common early signs of liver damage:

1. Abdominal Pain

A “stabbing” or “throbbing” pain in the abdominal area is another early sign of liver damage. This issue can often be relieved only through proper treatment of the underlying issue.

2. Abdominal Swelling

Liver damage disrupts the normal blood flow to the organ, increasing the pressure in the surrounding veins, including the ones responsible for transporting blood from the spleen and intestines to the liver.

This, in turn, leads to higher blood pressure levels or a condition known as portal hypertension. It results in the accumulation of fluid around the abdomen, called ascites.

3. Nausea Or Vomiting

A damaged liver cannot adequately expel toxins from the body, leading to sudden changes in normal digestion and metabolism. These changes cause numerous digestive problems, including nausea and vomiting.

4. Fatigue

Researchers have found that liver damage leads to chronic fatigue and exhaustion, which are believed to be a byproduct of neurochemical changes in the brain and hormonal imbalances. Their symptoms are aggravated by the high levels of toxic byproducts in the blood, as the impaired liver cannot properly remove.

5. Bruising

The liver produces necessary protein enzymes, and an impaired liver leads to a damaged blood-clotting mechanism, that can lead to changes to the skin’s appearance.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports: “When the liver slows the production of or stops producing the proteins needed for blood clotting, a person will bruise or bleed easily.”

6. Jaundice

Liver problems often lead to discoloration of the eyes and skin, due to the accumulation of a bile pigment called bilirubin, which cannot be properly eliminated. Jaundice is characterized by yellowish hueing of the skin or eyes, and also leads to symptoms such as itchiness in the entire body, darkening of the urine, and cognitive impairment.

7. Dry Or Irritated Skin

A damaged liver cannot supply fluids within the body properly, so the skin becomes dry, irritated, and you might even experience reddening of the hands or feet, yellowing of the mucous membranes, or inexplicable spotting.

Fortunately, the liver is very adaptive and if treated, it can heal itself. Most liver-related diseases receive a positive diagnosis if controlled and guided by a medical professional. Therefore, in case you experience these symptoms, consult a medical professional, in order to determine the underlying cause and treat the issue on time.

Society comes with its rules and morals, and it dictates if our behaviors are acceptable or not.

For instance, spitting, yelling, littering, and staring at someone are considered rude, and when it comes to flatulence or farting, it is an absolute social no-no. If you have ever cut an audible fart in the company of others, it is surely one of the most embarrassing things that have happened to you.

However, passing gas is completely normal, and it is actually necessary since it is important for our digestion. As our intestines and stomach break down the consumed foods, a certain amount of gas is an inevitable by-product.

Dr.Ankita Gupta, a gastroenterologist, says:

“On an average, 5 to 10 farts per day are normal and women fart just as much as men. Farts are indicative of intestinal gas which is suggestive of healthy gut bacteria which are a normal part of our intestines. These bacteria carry out a lot of functions like digestion, synthesis of vitamins, adding to immunity and maintaining normal stool consistency.”

When it comes to the smell of farts, despite being beneficial, as you will read below, Dr. Axe reveals:

“The main type of gas that gets trapped inside the body and leads to flatulence is nitrogen, which researchers estimate accounts for about 20 percent to 90 percent of all the gas that causes farts.

Followed by nitrogen, carbon dioxide also contributes to the gaseous volume of farts (about 10 percent to 30 percent) along with oxygen (up to 10 percent), methane(around 10 percent) and hydrogen (about 10 percent to 50 percent). The severity of smells associated with farts mostly has to do with the percentage of different gases present in the body at any given time.

Surprisingly, most of the gas within a fart is odorless, and only a very small percent (around 1 percent) causes the signature foul smell of farts. The reason for stinkiness, in general, comes down to how much sulfurous gasses form within the intestines.”

Actually, according to Dr. Mark Wood, Professor, and Researcher at the University of Exeter (UK) Medical School:

“Although hydrogen sulfide is well known as a pungent, foul-smelling gas in rotten eggs and flatulence, it is naturally produced by the body and could, in fact, be in a healthcare hero with significant implications for future therapies for a variety of reasons.”

Now, let us see some of the benefits of farting:

1. An Instant Relief

You are surely aware of it, as by letting out a fart, we relieve stomach pains, bloating, and gas buildup in the body.

2.  A Healthy Gut And Bacteria Composition

Purna Kashyap, a doctor of gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says:

“Eating foods that cause gas is the only way for the microbes in the gut to get nutrients. If we didn’t feed them carbohydrates, it would be harder for them to live in our gut.”

These foods include lentils, beans, kale, cabbage, and broccoli, that produce more gas and help the function of the digestive system.  Rebekah Gross, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains: “When indigestible sugars like raffinose reach the colon, the bacteria that inhabit that part of our digestive tract feed on them and produce gas as a byproduct.”

3.  Colon Health

You should never “hold” any type of natural bodily reaction, whether gas, urine, or bowel movements.  When in public, it isn’t much harm to hold it in, but whenever possible, make sure you release it and thus support the health of the colon.

4.  A Health Alarm

The characteristics of a fart actually indicate the state of our health, so unhealthy characteristics of farts are: extreme odors, increased frequency, and pains when passing gas, which might be a sign of issues like food intolerance, or even colon cancer.

5. It Relieves Bloating

Bloating leads to pains and stomach aches, and it is caused by the accumulation of gas. Even though it is not dangerous, it causes discomfort, which can be immediately lessened by passing gas.

6. The Smell is Actually Healthy

Even though it might sound gross, the smell is actually beneficial, since it also releases hydrogen sulfide, which helps to thwart off future illnesses.

7. It Helps With Balanced Diet

The gas we release indicates the type of foods our body needs, or the ones that we eat in excessive amounts. For instance, the excess consumption of meat causes a very unpleasant odor, and the lack of fiber in the diet makes us rarely pass gas.

Most of us really enjoy desserts, all kinds of cakes and muffins, sweets and chocolate, but we are all aware of the fact that sugar is seriously harmful to our health.

It consumption leads to weight gain, obesity, energy crashes, wrinkles, and even more severe health issues, such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Weak immune system
  • Increased serotonin levels
  • Ulcers
  • Heart issues
  • Arthritis
  • Poor vision
  • Gallstones
  • Adrenal fatigue
  • Eczema
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Lower mineral levels in the body
  • Premature aging

What’s more, sugar is highly addictive, which is shown in numerous studies and can even lead to similar effects on the brain as some street drugs. Alan Greene, M.D., a children’s health and wellness expert and the author of books like “Raising Baby Green” and “Feeding Baby Green, claims that ‘addiction’ is a strong term, used to describe a tragic situation where someone’s brain chemistry has been changed to compel them to repeat a substance or activity despite harmful consequences.

Yet, he adds that there is mounting evidence that too much added sugar could lead to true addiction.

Additionally, Cassie Bjork, R.D., L.D., founder of Healthy Simple Life, says that research has shown that sugar can be even more addicting than cocaine, as it activates the opiate receptors in the brain and affects the reward center, which causes compulsive behavior, despite the negative consequences such as weight gain, headaches, hormone imbalances, and more. 

Studies show that every time we eat sweets we are reinforcing those neuropathways, making the brain increasingly hardwired to crave sugar, building up a tolerance like any other drug.

The following 7-day sugar detox will help you reverse the negative effects of the consumption of sugar and lose excess weight:

1st Day

  • Breakfast: Baked eggs and spinach with cheese
  • Morning Snack: Tamari almonds
  • Lunch: cheesy sweet peppers with low carbs and green salad
  • Dinner:  baked stuffed chicken, spinach, and cucumber salad with feta cheese and tomatoes
  • Snack: ricotta cheese with low fat, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup part skim, and several drops vanilla stevia

2nd Day

  • Breakfast: Frittata with sun-dried tomato
  • Morning Snack: Tamari almonds
  • Lunch: spinach and pepper peppers and chicken
  • Afternoon Snack: raw vegetables and spinach dip
  • Dinner: sautéed spinach, mushrooms, peppers,  and turkey lettuce cups
  • Snack: cheese stick

3rd Day

  • Breakfast: Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
  • Morning Snack: the whites of 3 boiled eggs
  • Lunch: salad with cucumber, tomatoes, sweet peppers, vinegar, and extra virgin Olive oil
  • Afternoon Snack: Frittata with Feta
  • Dinner: light veggie soup and grilled chicken with some fresh herbs
  • Snack: Vanilla chia pudding –sugar and dairy free

4th Day

  • Breakfast: Sante Fe Frittata’s
  • Morning Snack: Cheese stick
  • Lunch: cilantro chicken salad made from grilled chicken
  • Afternoon Snack: celery with peanut butter – sugar-free
  • Dinner: Crockpot chicken,  mini Zucchini cheese bites and bean stew
  • Snack: ½ cup cottage cheese –low fat with cucumber pieces

5th Day

  • Breakfast: Sante Fe Frittata’s
  • Morning Snack: raw vegetables in a spicy Mediterranean feta dip
  • Lunch: soup, and a green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, sweet peppers, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil
  • Afternoon Snack: Salad with feta cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber
  • Dinner: Cheesy breadsticks – low carbs and Italian green bean salad
  • Snack: Vanilla chia pudding –sugar and dairy free

6th Day

  • Breakfast: egg muffin without the crust
  • Morning Snack: raw vegetables in a spicy Mediterranean feta dip
  • Lunch: Cheesy breadsticks – low carbs and Italian green bean salad
  • Afternoon Snack: Spicy Mediterranean feta dip with raw vegetables
  • Snack: Zucchini noodles and chicken drumsticks with lemon and garlic
  • Dinner: the whites of 3 boiled eggs

7th Day

  • Breakfast:  sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and scrambled eggs
  • Morning Snack: ½ cup cottage cheese
  • Lunch: zucchini noodles and light veggie soup
  • Afternoon Snack: Tamari almonds
  • Snack:  chicken drumsticks and leftover green bean salad and
  • Dinner: Vanilla chia pudding –sugar and dairy free

The role of the kidneys is to filter blood, absorb minerals from the food we consume, release hormones, and detoxify the body through the urine.

Kidney damage is, therefore, a serious health issue, but it might not cause early symptoms right away, so it is important to avoid the following 10 habits that might cause it:

1. It is important that the body is properly hydrated for the kidneys to be able to function normally. Therefore, it is important that inadequate water intake can seriously harm the kidneys. The regular consumption of water detoxifies the body and lowers the risk of UTI and kidney stones.

2. The consumption of high sodium foods increases the risk of kidney damage, high blood pressure, and swellings in the ankles, feet, and hands. Limit the intake of processed, packed, and canned foods, since they are rich in sodium.

3. The regular consumption of red meat makes the kidneys prone to damage, due to the toxins such as nitrogen and ammonia in animal meat and protein.

4. The habit to hold in the urine for a long time can seriously damage the kidneys, since it increases the risk of urinary tract infections, damage to the pelvic color muscles and incontinence, and allows the accumulation of toxins on the body.

5. Studies have linked hypertension to kidney damage since the kidneys filter the toxins through the blood and blood vessels. Therefore, you should frequently monitor your blood pressure, and prevent blockages and hardening of the arteries.

6. The excess intake of sugary foods and drinks can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, which eventually leads to blood vessels and kidney damage.

7. Smoking and excessive alcohol intake support the ingestion of toxic ingredients on the body, elevate blood pressure, and dehydrate the body, leading to damage and decline of the kidneys.

8. Sleep deficiency is dangerous for the entire body, including the kidneys. It elevates blood pressure, affects kidney function, causes stress, fatigue,  and numerous other health issues.

9. When one does not follow the exact prescription of medication given by their doctors, they can experience kidney damage. 

10. Physical inactivity has been linked to various chronic diseases, heart attacks, diabetes, and cancer, and has been found to elevate the risk of kidney disease by 30%.

Despite avoiding these 10 habits, you should also incorporate other beneficial ones, that will support the function of the kidneys and ensure their health.

  • Reduce the intake of phosphorous. When kidneys do not function normally, phosphorus buildups in the body, leading to serious conditions, such as bone and heart disorders, as well as calcification (hardening) of tissues.
  • Eat kidney-supportive foods, such as cilantro, parsley, watermelon, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, cabbage, cauliflower, peppers, garlic, onions, olive oil.
  • Take daily probiotics, as probiotics (good bacteria) help your kidneys process waste materials and improve digestive health.
  • Avoid pain relievers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  • Take Epsom salts baths. Such a bath detoxifies the body, removes waste, and boosts the kidneys while improving overall health.
  • Drink green juice. Green foods detoxify the body.
  • Lose weight. Obesity increases the risk of developing kidney cancer.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is important for your immune system, and your body needs enough of it to prevent numerous health conditions. Stats show that many Americans don’t get enough vitamin C. the lack of this vitamin may cause serious health issues, and we give you some of the early signs of vitamin C deficiency.

9 early signs of vitamin C deficiency

According to Andrew W. Saul, vitamin C is the best natural antibiotic, antiviral, antitoxin and antihistamine you will ever use.

Swollen and bleeding gums

Vitamin C is important for your oral health. It protects and strengthens the epithelium tissue. This tissue is actually a barrier that protects against bacteria. The lack of vitamin C results in swollen and inflamed gums that recede easily.

Low vitamin C levels is one of the reasons people develop periodontitis, as confirmed by the American Society for Microbiology. Periodontitis causes gum infection, damage and tooth loss.

Dry hair and split ends

Vitamin C strengthens your hair and its roots. The loss of vitamin C results in dry hair and split ends. It promotes hair growth, and increases the absorption of iron. Any deficiency may lad to slow hair growth and hair loss.

Nosebleeds

Take enough vitamin C to strengthen your capillaries. Your nose is packed with a lot of tiny blood vessels, and any deficiency may give you a nosebleed. Nosebleeds are also known as epistaxis which is a common symptom of scurvy.

Dry, rough and red skin

If your skin is dry, red, and rough, you may lack vitamin C. You need enough of this vitamin to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Vitamin C deficiency may lead to keratosis pilaris. It’s more common in young individuals but may occur at every age. This condition is manifested through rough patches or tiny bumps on the thighs, buttocks, upper arms, and cheeks.

Keratosis pilaris may cause mild itching. It doesn’t cause any pain, but the rough patches cause discomfort. Sufferers usually use moisturizers and lotions rich in vitamins.

Bruising

The lack of vitamin C weakens capillaries, and even the slightest bump may give you a bruise. If you get bruises all the time, you should consider boosting your vitamin C intake.

Experts at the University of Michigan Health Systems say that bruising may be a sign of underlying health issues. In addition to eating foods packed with vitamin C, you should also take 400mg of vitamin C supplements and 40mg of flavonoids.

Slow healing of wounds

Take enough vitamin C to accelerate the healing of your wounds or surgery scars. This vitamin strengthens connective tissues and repairs tissues. It can also prevent an infection.

Swollen and aching joints

Pain and swelling in joints are a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that individuals who lack vitamin C have three times higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Cold and flu

Vitamin C boosts the production of white blood cells, and it’s important for the prevention of virus and bacteria. It’s a powerful antioxidant that prevents infections. If you lack vitamin C, you will be more prone to common colds, flu or strep throat infection.

Bad mood

Believe it or not, vitamin C is linked to your mood. Patients and students with anxiety had better mood after being given vitamin C supplement.

When it comes to other signs and symptoms, sufferers notice spoon-shaped fingernails with red spots and lines. Your bones will get weak, and you will have a higher risk of osteoporosis and fracture.

Vitamin C builds strong bones, and any deficiency may lead to bone loss. Have you gained a lot of weight? Vitamin C regulates the release of fat from fat cells, reduces stress hormones and decreases inflammation. The lack of this vitamin will give you the opposite, and you will end up dealing with obesity.

Final words

Enrich your menu with foods packed with vitamin C, such as broccoli, capsicum, kale, spinach, berries and citruses.

Eat your fruits fresh, and keep in mind that heat reduces the nutritional value of your fruits and veggies. Add vegetables to your soup after it boils.

Taking on an optical illusion once in a while can help keep your brain sharp.

Keeping your mind active, giving it a work out from time to time, is just as important as keeping your body active, with brain teasers and illusions a great test – from improving your focus to working on your problem solving skills as well as giving you better visual awareness and sharpening concentration.

However, they can be a little frustrating as you try to figure out the challenge – often in a race against the clock. And this illusion is no different, leaving viewers scratching their heads as they try to spot all 13 hidden animals in a race against the clock.

According to Jargon Josh, only those with genius level IQs can identify every animal in 10 seconds or less. Only one per cent of people are able to solve the illusion in the allotted time.

So, if you are hoping to gain some bragging rights and show off your brain power to your loved one, get your timer ready!

If it takes you a little longer, do not fret! Some have been left wondering how on earth 13 animals have bee squeezed in and hidden after focusing on the snap for much, much longer.

Ready to give up yet? Take this as your official spoiler warning.

Looking closely at the picture you will be able to notice an elephant, tortoise, mosquito, fish, donkey, head of a bird, dog, dolphin, snake, crocodile, cat, prawn, and mouse.

Some animals are, of course, easier to spot than others, with a number hiding away.

Optical illusion featuring 13 hidden animals
Did you spot all 13 in the picture?

The thyroid gland, an endocrine butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, below the Adam’s apple, is an extremely important one.

The thyroid gland releases two hormones which have an influence on the entire metabolism.

It releases thyroxin, which affects almost all of the body systems, as well as triiodothyronine, which affects the physiological process in the body like growth, heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism.

There are two different kinds of thyroid disorders:

Hyperthyroidism, which is the condition of overactivity of the thyroid gland and thus the presence of excessive levels of thyroid hormones. These are the most common symptoms:

  • Increased heart rate
  • Changed bowel habits
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety and irritability
  • Menstrual problems
  • Palpitations
  • Feeling hot
  • Weight loss
  • Sweating
  • Sleeping difficulties
  • Difficulty focusing on one task
  • Racing thoughts
  • Forgetfulness

— Hypothyroidism is a condition of reduces activity of the thyroid gland, which causes a lack of the thyroid hormone, and these are the most common symptoms:

  • Muscle cramps
  • Brittle nails
  • Depression
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Dry skin and hair
  • Reduced menstrual flow
  • Swelling in the front part of the neck
  • Forgetfulness

Yet, there is an entirely natural remedy that can regulate the function of the thyroid and maintain its activity at an optimal level. If the malfunction of this gland is caused by iodine deficiency, which is one of the main causes, this natural remedy can be of great help:

Ingredients:

  • 40 pieces of young green walnuts
  • 1kg organic honey

Instructions:

You should initially clean the walnuts, dry them, and use a needle to prick them. Then, place them in a jar, fill it with honey, and leave the jar at a place exposed to sunlight. Leave it there for 40 days, and then store the remedy in a glass bottle.

Usage:

You should take 2 tablespoons of this remedy every morning and every evening.