Tired of Hiccups? Try these 10 simple remedies

Sip ice-cold water Drinking a glass of ice-cold water slowly can help reset your diaphragm, which may stop hiccups by stimulating the vagus nerve and interrupting the hiccup reflex.

Hold your breath Inhale deeply and hold your breath for as long as you comfortably can. This increases carbon dioxide in the blood, which may calm diaphragm spasms and stop hiccups.

Swallow a teaspoon of sugar Dry sugar granules can stimulate the vagus nerve, helping to reset the diaphragm. Let it dissolve slowly on your tongue without chewing for best results.

Bite on a lemon wedge The sour taste of lemon triggers a strong nerve response, which may distract your body from the hiccup cycle and help stop them quickly.

Gargle with cold water Gargling with cold water shocks the throat and may help stimulate the vagus nerve, interrupting the hiccup reflex and restoring normal breathing rhythm.

Use the paper towel trick Drink water through a paper towel. The extra effort required helps stimulate the diaphragm and can distract your body enough to end hiccups

Pull on your tongue Gently pulling on your tongue stimulates the nerves and muscles in your throat, which may help stop diaphragm spasms and end hiccups naturally.

Apply gentle pressure to the diaphragm Leaning forward or hugging your knees to your chest compresses the diaphragm, helping to interrupt the hiccup cycle and relax the muscles.

Breathe into a paper bag Inhaling and exhaling into a paper bag raises carbon dioxide levels in your blood, which may relax your diaphragm and stop hiccups.

Suck on an ice cube Slowly sucking on a small ice cube numbs the throat and vagus nerve, potentially resetting the hiccup reflex and offering relief.

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