Everyone has a “surefire” cure for hiccups. I can’t stand them! Mine hit so hard that they actually hurt my stomach and throat. Luckily, I’ve got a method that has never failed me. I’ve been using this trick for over 30 years, and my family has been doing it even longer. Every person I’ve shown has given me that same doubtful look, only to be shocked when their hiccups disappeared moments later. I can’t take credit for discovering it, but I’m happy to pass it along to anyone who hates hiccups as much as I do.
Here’s how it works: fill a glass with water, place a washcloth over the top, and drink the water through the washcloth. It’s more like sucking through a bottle than drinking normally, and that’s exactly the point: you want bubbles. The harder you suck, the more bubbles the washcloth’s fibers create. Do this for about 30 seconds.
Most of the time, probably 75%, your hiccups will disappear after the first round. If they’re stubborn, just repeat the process. In almost every case, this trick gets rid of them quickly.
What hiccup cures have you tried?