The irritation, which leads to diaphragm spasm that causes hiccups, may be caused by a full stomach. When you swallow a lot of food and air, you may have the distended stomach pushing against the phrenic nerves thus causing the irritation. Hot, spicy foods may also be irritating to the nerves.
Titaniumâs Effect on Your Brain. Titanium exposure may be harmful to your brain. Titanium nano particles can enter directly into the hippocampus region of the brain through the nose and olfactory bulb.
Pure titanium oxide is relatively clear and is used to create titania, an artificial gemstone. Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl 4), another titanium compound, has been used to make smoke screens. A final bit of titanium trivia -- titanium is the only element that will burn in an atmosphere of pure nitrogen.