{"id":127402,"date":"2021-06-27T02:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=127402"},"modified":"2024-04-11T23:50:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T06:50:14","slug":"try-these-natural-remedies-to-get-rid-of-hiccups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/try-these-natural-remedies-to-get-rid-of-hiccups\/","title":{"rendered":"Try These Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Hiccups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hiccups <\/strong>are an interesting phenomenon that seem to mysteriously occur out of nowhere. One moment you are lounging on the couch watching TV, and the next you are involuntarily hiccuping. Hiccups are strange in that they do not have a physiological advantage or purpose. Sneezing or coughing, for example, are common bodily reflexes to encountering pathogens or bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Are Hiccups?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hiccups occur as a result of a sudden diaphragm contraction. The diaphragm sits directly below the lungs and it\u2019s a primary component of breathing. Once it contracts quickly, air rushes into the lungs, where it gets stopped as the vocal cords close. That closure causes the \u201chic\u201d sound. You may experience a subtle tightening in the throat, abdomen, or chest when you hiccup. Both the intensity and the rate of hiccups is different for each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone experiences hiccups at some point in time, and they typically go away on their own. You only have to worry if they persist longer than 48 hours. You may have your own unique ways to get rid of hiccups, but do they always take care of the problem? Drinking water upside down or applying pressure to the temples may work for some and not others. The following natural remedies<\/strong> may be beneficial, but experiment with them to find a technique that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Hiccups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ice Your Hiccups Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ice packs are not solely for remedying sore joints or injuries. You can ice your hiccups away by applying an ice pack directly over the diaphragm, which sits just below the ribcage. Hold the ice pack just above your navel and only apply a subtle amount of pressure until the hiccups go away. Cooling the diaphragm helps to put an end to the spasms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n