Hiccups are so common in our lives, but that doesn’t stop them from being annoying sometimes. But what are they exactly? Why do we hiccup? Some say that hiccuping occurs when someone is thinking of us and that if we also think of that person, the hiccup will stop. We don’t know if that’s true. But we do know for sure that hiccups are involuntary contractions our diaphragm makes out of the blue. They’re usually brief, but rarely they can go on for a whole day. Yikes! If you’ve tried everything but nothing worked, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 5 guaranteed ways to get rid of hiccups fast!
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1. Drink Some Water
Taking a few sips of water can release the tension in your diaphragm. Gargling is also another method you can use. It’s simple and it only takes a few seconds. If this doesn’t stop your hiccups, try drinking another glass of water quickly. This will surely do the trick.
2. Hold Your Breath
This is another ‘home remedy’ you have and it costs you nothing. Holding your breath will again relax your diaphragm which is exactly what you need for your hiccuping to stop. You only have to do this for about 30-40 seconds (or longer if you want).
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3. Lemon and Bitters
Another hiccup cure is well-known particularly among bartenders. Many people experience with hiccuping when they’re having fun on a night out. Bartenders usually recommend coating a lemon with bitters and then have the person with hiccups taste it.
4. Plug Ears
You don’t want to try this in public. But if you’re at home, you can put your fingers in your ears and keep them there for about 30 seconds. This technique will help your vagus nerve from your diaphragm relax which is exactly what you need to stop the hiccups.
5. Peanut Butter
This is a less known method of dealing with hiccups. But here’s the trick: eating and enjoying a spoonful of peanut butter will distract you and help your diaphragm relax. Why? Because you’re too busy chewing and savoring the taste of the awesome peanut butter!
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Pick a method next time you hiccup and tell us what happens! We’d love to hear about it!
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