18 Ways To Get Rid Of Hiccups

Hiccups are definitely annoying and we’ve all experienced that at least at one point in our life. But what are they? Well, technically speaking hiccups are the result of involuntary spasm in your diaphragm. It’s hard to tell what causes them since there’s a myriad of reasons that vary from person to person. For some people, hiccups might be caused by spicy food, eating too much too quickly, drinking a fizzy drink or alcohol, for others hiccups are caused by anxiety, stress, excitement or sudden change in temperature. Usually, hiccups are harmless and stop on their own within a couple of minutes. But if you want to try and stop them sooner here are a couple of things you can try.

Breathing Techniques

1. One of the tried and true tricks is to hold your breath and swallow three times.

2. Try to take slow and measured breaths. Deliberately control your breathing for a minute.

3. Alternatively, you could try holding your breath for 20 seconds at a time.

4. Breathing into a paper bag helps some people too.

5. Attempt to exhale while keeping your mouth closed and your nose pinched.