Tuesday, November 22, 2005
How to Get Rid of Hiccups
| The cause and function of hiccups has baffled medical practitioners since the time of Hippocrates. Although no one has figured out the exact science behind these "abrupt diaphragmatic contractions," we have come up with a few home remedies that might be able to help. | ||
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 | Steps: | |
| 1. | Swallow 1 tsp. white table sugar, dry. A study found that this stopped hiccups immediately in 19 out of 20 people. Repeat up to three more times at 2-minute intervals if necessary. | |
| 2. | Gulp down a glass of water if the sugar doesn't work. | |
| 3. | Eat a piece of dry bread slowly. | |
| 4. | Breathe in and out of a paper bag. Do not use a plastic bag under any circumstances, and don't do this longer than 1 minute. | |
| 5. | Gargle with water (see 'How to Gargle'). | |
| 6. | Repeat the above steps until your hiccups stop. | |
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# posted by MecPod @ 3:42 PM 
