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Help for the Hiccups by Nikki Willhite Hiccups can be funny when you are young, but they are really annoying when you get older. For most people hiccups are a minor irritation, but for those whose hiccups will not stop for several days it is a more serious heath problem, resulting in loss of sleep, among other things. What causes hiccups?  Lots of things.  They can be caused by eating too much,  drinking carbonated beverages, nervousness or excitement, acid reflex, medications and even diseases. Everyone has their own suggestion for getting rid of the hiccups. Some try drinking water, trying to time the swallowing of the water with the expected hiccup. Other put sugar under their tongue, trying holding  their breath and counting to 10, or tell other people to scare them. Whenever I hiccup I immediately stop WHATEVER I am doing and relax my body and clear my mind. That usually stops them in their tracks. Then I take a drink of water, and go on with whatever I was doing. HERE ARE SOME OTHER SUGGESTIONS TO GET RID OF THE HICCUPS - Pull on your tongue - Breathe into a paper bag - Gargle - Eat some ice - Suck on a piece of lemon - Warm up some honey and lemon juice and drink it - Eat some fresh ginger - Lie on your back, tilt your head back, and open your mouth. - Drink a glass of water while someone else pushes in the skin that sticks out in front of your   ear lobes - Sit down and lean over your knees The good news is that hiccups usually go away.  However if they last longer than 3 hours, or you have any other symptoms, you need to seek medical help. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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