HEALTH
Take a deep breath and hold it for as long as you can to reset your diaphragm.
Swallowing a spoonful of sugar can help stimulate the vagus nerve and stop hiccups.
Sipping cold water slowly can help calm the nerves in your diaphragm and alleviate hiccups.
Gargling with cold water can help stimulate the back of your throat and stop hiccups.
Biting on a lemon or sucking on a lemon wedge can help interrupt the hiccup reflex.
Pulling your knees to your chest while sitting can help relax your diaphragm and stop hiccups.
Pinch your nose shut and close your mouth while trying to exhale gently to increase pressure in your chest and stop hiccups.
Sipping on a small amount of vinegar can help stimulate the nerves in your throat and stop hiccups.
Gently massaging your diaphragm can help relax the muscle and stop hiccups.
Sometimes, simply distracting yourself with a task or activity can help stop hiccups.