Doctor shares little-known trick for relieving stubborn hiccups in seconds - 'it actually works'
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Yueke
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
There’s nothing more disruptive than unexpected hiccups during a work meeting or when you’re trying to sleep. Fortunately, one doctor has revealed a simple trick to eliminate them in seconds.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, hiccups occur due to involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, accompanied by the characteristic 'hic' sound from the vocal cords closing. The diaphragm, located under the ribcage, is crucial for breathing. While the exact cause of hiccups remains unclear, experts suggest that low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood and irritated nerves may contribute. Other factors such as eating and drinking too quickly, consuming carbonated beverages or alcohol, and stress can also trigger mild hiccups.
People often try drinking water quickly or swallowing granulated sugar to alleviate hiccups, but acupuncturist Dr. Eileen Li recommends using pressure points for more effective relief. Under the username @, Dr. Li explained: "Hiccups happen when your diaphragm involuntarily contracts and spasms. This force travels up to your throat, causing the 'hic' noise. To help the diaphragm relax, there are specific points you can press to move the air force back to the diaphragm, resetting and relaxing it."
Taylor Swift's concert was too long – even the hardcore Swifties grew restless
It's no surprise that Taylor Swift has been playing to sold-out stadiums across the UK on her Eras Tour.
From Edinburgh to Liverpool and London, she's been wowing Swifties with her performances - and you can barely log on to any social media platform without being inundated with clips of her performances.
While most people would do anything to see their favorite artist perform for three-and-a-half hours, some have felt as though Taylor's show was excessively long, claiming that even "hardened Swifties" were getting a little restless.
Taking to social media this morning (Monday, June 24), one woman wrote: "Did anyone enjoy Taylor but felt at 3.5 hours it...dragged a little?" She went on to explain she is not Taylor's "biggest fan," and it was a "fluke" that she managed to bag tickets to go with her pals.
"I enjoy her music and think she's amazing but a dedicated Swiftie…I am not," she wrote, going on to share that she thought the show should've been "30 minutes shorter" as it would've made it "more enjoyable."
"Even amongst the hardened Swifties around us, I sensed a little restlessness," she claimed, asking whether others felt the same. Others disagreed though, saying that they loved the show and suggesting it was better than being at a concert where the artist does "40 minutes then buggers off."
One wrote: "We were there last night. Couldn't see anyone flagging and there was enough energy to make Wembley shake with the surprise songs. Only Taylor can pull off a 3-hour show like that." Another pointed out: "Springsteen used to do five-hour gigs."
Someone else was fuming at the woman complaining. They said: "Stop gloating on here and think of what you've just witnessed. So many people were desperate to see her and have your experience and you sound thoroughly ungrateful." Another Taylor fan defended the show, sharing: "Nope. There was no flagging around us and definitely a sense of wishing it would go on longer."