Pepper contains piperine, which irritates the nose and causes sneezing, but also gives pepper its flavor. Pepper was a valuable spice in ancient times and was known as “black gold.” Black, white, and green pepper all come from the same plant, but are processed differently. Pepper is the most traded spice in the world, with […]
Sneezing is the body’s way of getting rid of irritants in the nasal passages, such as colds, allergies, or opioid withdrawal. Photic sneezing is an inherited reflex that affects 20-35% of humans and is caused by looking at bright light. It is rarely dangerous, but caution should be taken when performing activities that require constant […]
