Hiccup cures that are backed by science

Inspired by a straw that can cure hiccups, I looked into the science behind other well known antidotes (and a couple of less familiar ones). Feat. gagging, toilet procedures, and a mood killer.

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References
The FISST/HiccAway article

Paper that calls the straw drinking method a ‘miracle’. Mentions various others including the Valsalva manoeuvre.

Another paper on various treatments. EVEN smoking marijuana.

IgNobel prizes ’06 feat. Dr Fran’s Anti-Hiccup Kit

The case of the bloke whose hiccups stopped when he had sex

General info on singultus

[andrewgoodall]

I spent all my adult life unfailingly stopping hiccups by just relaxing back in my seat and breathing slowly and deeply, just as if going to sleep. This has led to plenty of pisstaking in the pub where folks think I've passed out. Still do it though, 'cos it always works :D .

[jazzygeofferz]

I sometimes start hiccuping if I eat stuff with jalapenos. It doesn't have to be particularly hot and super spicy, just sometimes if there are jalapenos involved it'll set me off hiccupping.

[manderse]

Been a subscriber since John Green's recommendation, and now, when I see a Soph's Notes vid, I watch it immediately. Soph, you're wonderful!

[SolaireIntensifies]

What the hell, Sophie. You couldn't have posted this yesterday when I was plagued ALL DAY with hiccups?

Oh well, future me thanks you!

[NoahDeLong]

Soooo much free flowing innuendo... I always enjoy your sense of humor, "Bad Jokes" and all, it's great. Big deep breath in, hold, exhale without actually exhaling, more inhaling motion with some actual inhaling if you can, repeat for as long as you can, slow smooth exhale for real, and relax. Don't make yourself blackout, and repeat if needed.

[brianhebert]

I love how freely you say things… love your videos keep up the good work

[markpbly]

I came here with hiccups, and just concentrating and listening cured me! So glad, didn't fancy a finger up the....😅

[DampeSN]

Gosh. I just hold my breath. After a few minutes the hiccups go away. Which might just be because I wait a few minutes, but it is fun to break out at parties because most people can't hold their breath for over two minutes and it is just long enough to invariably get an impressed "Wait, are you still holding your breath???"

[kevinrakestraw]

Couldn’t tell you how I ended up on your channel but you’re hilarious lol. Quality content.

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[mattmccune]

The one that works for me is this. Sit on the floor, tuck your knees to your chest, heels to your butt, hug your legs with your arms and try to bring your forehead to your knees. Do all this as tightly as you can. They usually will go away within 10-15 sec.

[WAHax]

All of the supposed cures and even the Valsalva manoeuvre seem like overcomplicating it to me. I've found that all that you ACTUALLY need to do is sit down, be calm, and focus on breathing regularly and intentionally. A few minutes of doing that will get rid of hiccups every time for me. The length of time you need to do it will get shorter with a bit of experience. Just do not cough, that will immediately bring the hiccups back.

[ery]

Fun side effect of singing lessons: I can now stop hiccups by just focusing on my natural breathing.

[CoralBalmoral]

Just vinegar. One to two teaspoons works every time 👍

[luismijangos]

6:00 I laughed so hard at that joke that it cured my hiccup hahahahahahahahahah

[z_patches]

I usually trigger a gag reflex to get rid of mine. Haven't had an instance where it didn't work for me.

[ihabkharboutli]

Hold you’re breath for 15-20 seconds and then chug a BIG glass of water all in one go! Inspired by Jimmy Neutrons hiccuping cure (I think he uses chocolate milk) and has never failed me in the ten years I’ve been doing it

[veronicamollod]

I drink water upside down to stop hiccups when I get them.