Hiccups always come at the most inopportune moment. In the middle of an important meeting, in the complete silence of a movie theater, or on a first date. A sudden sound produced by the body completely involuntarily quickly attracts unwanted attention.
Hiccups is a harmless nuisance, but waiting for it to go away on its own is often excruciating. Fortunately, there is simple solution.
What triggers a sudden cramp?
The main culprit for this nuisance is diaphragmWhen this muscle contracts suddenly and violently, the vocal cords quickly close, creating that recognizable sound.
Reasons The causes of this muscle spasm are completely everyday. Most often, it is caused by eating too quickly or drinking carbonated drinks, which expand the stomach.
Sometimes enough is already too spicy dinner, sudden change in temperature or a strong emotional response, such as sudden excitement. The body responds to these stimuli with rhythmic contractions that seem impossible to stop.
Forget about being scared and drinking water
Folk tradition offers countless solutionsFrom holding your breath to drinking water to suddenly scaring people. The problem with these methods is not only that they often don't work, but they're also completely useless in public.
It's hard to imagine an individual in the middle of a business lunch asking their colleagues to scare them.
A simple technique for instant relief
The most effective method is based on a simple breathing manipulation, which forces the diaphragm to relax. The process is imperceptible and takes exactly ten seconds.
First of all, it is necessary deep breath through the mouth, which completely fills the lungs with air. The air is held, and then, without exhaling in between, an attempt is made to inhale a little more air. This is followed by a third, tiny breath, which stretches the lungs to their utmost limit. In this position, the air must be held for ten seconds.
This extreme stretch of the diaphragm acts as a kind of reset buttonThe muscle completely relaxes due to the strong pressure and the increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood. The brain detects the increased carbon dioxide and shifts attention to breathing, which causes interrupt nerve signals, which cause cramps.
After ten seconds of holding your breath followed by a very slow, controlled exhalationThe sound disappears, breathing returns to a normal rhythm.
This simple trick can save you from many an awkward situation when you get hiccups. It quickly regains control of your body without anyone in the room even noticing what happened.
