9 cures for the hiccups
- A spoon full of sugar - not only makes the medicine go down but can also stop hiccups.
- Honey - a teaspoon full of honey mixed in warm water can also stop hiccups.
- Peanut butter - take a spoonful of peanut butter to stop the hiccups.
- Vinegar - something sour is just as effective as something sweet to cure those hiccups, like a spoonful of vinegar.
- Hot sauce - a sip of this will interrupt your breathing pattern enough to stop hiccups.
- Dill seeds - chewing a teaspoon of dill seeds can also stop hiccups.
- Paper bag - breathing into a paper bag is often used to stop hyperventilation, but it is also effective in stopping the hiccups.
- Chocolate - this is one anybody would enjoy. Eating a teaspoon of powered chocolate drink mix will help stop hiccups.
- Paper towel - place a paper towel over the top of a glass and drink through the towel. It stops the muscle spasms that cause hiccups.
What causes hiccups?
According to the Mayo Clinic, hiccups can be caused by:
- Drinking carbonated beverages
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating too much
- Excitement or emotional stress
- Sudden temperature changes
- Swallowing air while chewing gum or sucking on candy
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