Survive Any Situation With These Important Tips

So, You Have The Hiccups

Hiccups occur when the vagus nerve (from your brain to abdomen) is aggravated. This results in uncontrollable contractions of the diaphragm. While we all know what a hiccup is, almost none of us knows how to get rid of them.

Next time you get a stubborn case of the hiccups, try gargling ice water to shock the nerve and relax it. Alternatively, you can also hold your breath and build up the amount of carbon dioxide in your body. This loosens the contractions and prevents hiccups from continuing. Or, you can simply play the waiting game. These eventually pass with time.