Terin's "How To" Thread: Little tips to make life better

[Terin]

This week: How to cure the hiccups!

There are tons of methods but this one is scientifically proven. I've used it consistantly for years and it's never failed. Get a glass of water, not too cold, maybe luke-warm. Don't gulp it down, but take small, controlled sips. keep constantly sipping, stopping for short breathes, then sipping again. If the water is too cold this can be uncomfortable on your throat, which is why luke-warm is best. Keep sipping until all of the water is gone. What this does is constantly drown the diaphram (which is what's spasming) and causing the hiccups in the first place, and you'll never hiccup while swallowing anything at the exact same time, so by constantly sipping you calm your diaphram by forcing it not to spasm.

Personally I will take a big sip into my mouth but swallow in small, constant gulps. I'm not sure whether or not it makes a difference but that's how I do it. Anyway, I hope this helps you to never have hiccups again! I'll try to make this a weekly "How To" thread. If the other mods don't mind I'd like to sticky it.
-T