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Grapes
Posted by Shurtygee (Hutchinson,kansas) on 12/08/2013
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I had hiccups for 4 days an orange or a few grapes would stop them for a few hours. So I starting eating 4 or five grapes as soon as the hiccups would start again after 2 days of eating grapes they stopped. I have been eating a few grapes and an orange most every day for two weeks and they have not come back, I don't want to go through that again, couldn't sleep, had really bad heartburn and was getting sore from strong hiccups.
by the way I tried drinking water upside down, holding breath while drinking etc. Hiccups never even slowed.Hope no one else goes thru hiccups that bad , but if you do I hope this helps.
Bitters, Lemon and Sugar
Posted by Sandra (Los Angeles, Ca) on 08/12/2013
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Take a slice of lemon, cover it with sugar and (liquid) bitters... Then gnaw on it for a minute or two and the hiccups are gone!
Holding the Breath Technique
Posted by Peter (Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff) on 04/29/2013
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Hiccup Remedy:
Hold your breath for as long as you can whilst pinching your right ear hard all the time.
I laughed when I was told this but I tried it and wow, same reaction from everyone I tell but they try it and it's never failed yet. I recall the pinching of the ear releases chemicals, sounds nuts, try it.
Drink Water Through Paper Towel
Posted by Tiffany (Asheville, Nc) on 01/03/2013
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To get rid of hiccups: Place water in glass and cover lid of glass with a paper towel. Drink water in glass through the paper towel. No more hiccups.
Almond Butter
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 09/10/2012
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My 13 yr old daughter was having trouble with hiccups all day long. Finally, we went on EC and found peanut butter. We only had almond butter so used that instead and within minutes the hiccups stopped! And she was relieved- amazing!
Drink Upside Down
Posted by Joanvirginia (South Riding, Va) on 02/16/2012
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Wow, that was soooo easy! I had just a tiny sip of water in my mouth (I actually had a large sip before I swallowed half of it), I leaned over, while sitting, with my head between my knees and swallowed. Gone. So cool!
Ice Cream, Cold- Pressed Barley Pills
Posted by Raberdash (Ely, Nevada, Usa) on 12/21/2011
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When my husband gets the hiccups, he first tries a few bites of good quality ice cream. If this is unsuccessful, he takes four to six organic, cold-pressed barley pills. He has had 100% success in ridding himself from the hiccups.
Drink Water Without Breathing
Posted by Dion246 (Central, Sc) on 10/18/2011
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While holding your breath, take a drink of any beverage. Soda or sweet tea works great, but I don't think it matters about the beverage. Usually one sip is all it takes.
Bitters on a Lime
Posted by Oak_84 (Chicago, Illinois) on 08/13/2011
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Bitters on a lime!!!!
A very old "Bar" trick that works wonders every time!!! I've been plagued with hiccups for decades and it seems that this old fashioned remedy is just about the only thing that works for me!! Give it a try sometime... You will not be dissappointed!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Patricia (Miami, Fl) on 06/19/2011
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Yes! 1 tbsp ACV straight just got rid of my hiccups. Thank you!
Lemon
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/19/2011
Someone was suggesting a way to stop hiccups here a while ago. Here is another remedy, not that I have tried it yet as I seldom get hiccups but maybe somone can try it and tell me whether it works (I will do the same if in the meanwhile I do get hiccups): Put 1 drop of lemon essential oil on the tongue, it even works for babies although they might not like the taste, my book says.....
Inhale While Arching Your Back
Posted by Wei (Spring Hill, Fl, Usa) on 05/07/2011
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Inhale Then Exhale: Inhale at a moderate and comfortable speed while arching your back and puffing out your chest until you cannot breathe in any more air, and then exhale also at a moderate and comfortable speed. Repeat if hiccupping continues.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Sugar
Posted by Frances (Gcs, Fl ) on 05/06/2011
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1 Tbsp ACV saturated with sugar stopped the hiccups. Tried other remedies and nothing worked but this.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Melinda (Perth, Australia) on 03/28/2011
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An instant cure for hiccups - 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar :)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kaitlin Rose (Dillon, Co) on 01/03/2011
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I have to say, Apple Cider vinegar works really well for hiccups. Filled a shot glass half full with raw Apple Cider Vinegar and shot it down. Worked instantly
