A+ Remedy for a quick dispensing of the hiccups.
Peter (Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff) on 04/29/2013
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.
Sandy (Eastern Shore, Virginia) on 08/14/2010
Right before my very eyes this stopped my husband's torturous hiccups instantly! (2+1 breathe and hold) This is his second round of cisplatin. First time he had a few hiccups everyday and they went away. Last night he had them for well over an hour to no avail. Thank you so very much.
Kj (Virginia, USA) on 06/14/2010
I had to respond and agree with this post! I tried this, and after having the hiccups 5 times today, they were gone instantly - if only I knew this trick earlier haha! Thanks so much!!
Jopa (Paradise, California) on 01/14/2010
My girlfriends son has had chronic hiccups since before birth. He gets them at least once a week. Often a bout of laughter triggering an episode. This helped immediately.
Nina (Sofia, Bulgaria) on 12/27/2009
hiccups
holding breath, pinching the nose and swallowing and breathing in more and swallowing again a few times.
Worked 1st time.
Theo (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) on 11/20/2009
I've discovered this also works for hiccups:1. Sit down on ground.
2. Put your head between your knees.
3. Hold breath for as long as you can.
Nicole (New York, Ny) on 10/19/2009
Wow this really does work I just tried this and my hiccups were gone instantly. Just make sure you're not sucking in your stomach otherwise you won't be breathing through with your diaphragm.
Rachel (Bronx, NY) on 06/21/2008
Hello, I wanted to add that the 2+1 BREATH method for hiccups which requires you to take three deep breaths, and then on the third breath, hold it as long as you can, as described by Jess works. I had the hiccups and the above method cured them immediately. Thanks again earth clinic (and Jess)!
Chelsie (Nashville, TN) on 05/08/2008
I hate the hiccups and upon getting them this afternoon, I quickly looked up this technique on EC.com --I am quite relieved to say, yes, it worked!!
