What is Hiccup?
Hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, which occurs suddenly. When air enters into the lungs suddenly, the glottis closes. And, this creates a ‘hic’ sound.
What causes Hiccups?
To understand what causes hiccups, it’s necessary to know how the diaphragm works. When we inhale, the diaphragm pulls down to allow the passage of air into the lungs and when we exhale it pushes up to allow air to pass out from the lungs. But, sometimes, the diaphragm does not function as normal. When it becomes irritated, it pushes up in a jerky way that makes the breath come out in a different way than the normal way. And, when such an irregular breath hits the voice box, hiccup is experienced.
Alternative remedies Ayurvedic supplements: - Mayur Chandrika Bhasma
- Eladi Bati
Home remedies: - Eat 1-teaspoon honey.
- Eat an ice cube.
- Squeeze half cut lemon and add ½ teaspoon of salt to it and consume.
Aromatherapy:
The essential oil, which can help to get rid of hiccups, is mentioned below: - Chamomile: A drop of this essential oil can be taken in a paper bag. Holding this paper bag close to one’s nose and mouth would help. Just breathe in and out normally through nose would be the right way.
Homeopathy: - Eating Cuprum metallicum 7: 5 granules immediately would help.
Diet supplements: - Tender radish pieces should be eaten raw immediately.
- Small pieces of garlic can help to subside hiccups.
Yoga: - Sun salutation (Surya namaskar)
- Deep Breath
- Hold your breath and count slowly to ten
- Breathe repeatedly into a paper bag for a limited period of time
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