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.
While titanium is relatively inert, it combines with oxygen to form titanium dioxide when heated to red hot temperatures and chlorine at 550 degrees Celsius. It is the only metal known to burn in nitrogen. While relatively soft, titanium dioxide is used by manufacturers to create man-made gemstones.