How to Stop Hiccups Right in Their Tracks Every Time Guaranteed

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Hiccups. The annoying reaction your body has when your diaphragm doesn’t receive enough air. It happens to all of us and usually at the worst times. You need to disrupt your natural breathing and we know how to do that. Everyone is different, but here are the top ways you can put an end to those darn hiccups right away.

Let’s get straight to the point:

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1. Drink and swallow water really fast

This is the one I do every time a hiccup attack approaches me. Works 100% of the time. It may look funny, but no more uncomfortable noises will be coming from your mouth.

2. Hold your breath

Somehow my cheeks always end up looking like chipmunks when I try this one. I would say this works sometimes. I still haven’t figured out the magic amount of seconds to hold my breath for.

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3. Eat peanut butter

If you aren’t allergic, this one is also a winner. Since peanut butter is sticky, it can alter your breathing as you try to eat it.

4. Have someone scare you

If you’re around friends or family, you know they’ll love to scare you. If that doesn’t work, try watching a scary video or something with jump scares. There are better alternatives, though.