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How to stop hiccups

HICCUPS are muscle spasms occurring in the diaphragm and throat. They work on the same principle as muscle spasms.

HICCUPS are muscle spasms occurring in the diaphragm and throat. They work on the same principle as muscle spasms.

But if you simply relax, taking your mind off your hiccuping fit, the diaphragm will stop its spasms on its own.

However, here is the only known cure for hiccups that actually works almost immediately!

It's called the Mary Poppins Cure, after the song Just a spoonful of sugar from the hit movie.

Swallow some sugar dry and your hiccups will vanish in seconds. -

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