Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Hiccups Part 1

We all know how frustrating it can be to get a bad case of the hiccups. A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. Once the contraction occurs, it causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by the vocal cords closing off. The closure of the vocal cords then produce a "hic" type of sound. 

Hiccups can last anywhere from a couple of minutes to a few hours. They can be stopped by using natural home remedies to increase the level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Hiccups lasting over 48 hours are called persistent hiccups. If they have not gone away in that time period, please consult your family physician.

What Causes Hiccups:

• Eating a lot too quickly
• Drinking a hot beverage immediately followed by a cold beverage
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Swallowing too much air 
• Stress 
• Smoking

Home Remedies To Cure the Hiccups:

1) Eat a Little Peanut Butter - This delicious remedy involves a large tablespoon of peanut butter. The slow digestion process of the peanut butter disrupts your swallowing and breathing patterns, which eliminates the hiccups. Besides, what other excuse do you need to eat a spoonful of peanut butter!  

2) Have a Teaspoon of Honey - Honey can cure almost anything, including hiccups! A teaspoon of honey is all it takes to get rid of those unwanted hiccups. Mix the teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water, and allow it to slide onto the back of your tongue before swallowing. 

3) Swallow A Teaspoon of Sugar - Did you know that a spoonful of sugar can help fight the hiccups off? The grainy texture of the sugar can change nerve impulses on your tongue, and help irritate the esophagus. The vagus nerve is then stimulated, and your hiccups are history!