Hiccup Remedies

There are many home hiccup remedies. There are also urban legends of old hiccup remedies that have been scientifically proven to be inaccurate. Hiccups disrupt your life and home hiccup remedies are usually necessary to get on with your life. Without hiccup remedies, a mile case of hiccup could turn into a more severe case of hiccup. If home hiccup remedies don't work, seek other hiccup cures using medication from your doctor.

Cure for hiccups #1

Swallow: dry bread crumbs, crushed ice or 1 teaspoon of dry sugar.

Cure for hiccups #2

Hold your breath and count silently to as high a number as possible. Holding breath has long been the number one cure for hiccups. However, if this cure for hiccups doesn't work, there are other hiccup remedies.

Cure for hiccups #3

Drink a glass of water very quickly, sip ice water or gargle with water.

Cure for hiccups #4

Pull gently on your tongue or push down the back of your tongue with your finger or a spoon handle.

Cure for hiccups #5

Press the end of a finger into each ear for 20 seconds.

Cure for hiccups #6

Close your eyes and push lightly and gently on your eyeballs.