Nnjsword Hiccups I have my own methods, but, What really works for hiccups? Akagi Ritsuko A hiccup is merely an unconscious, periodic spasm in the diaphram muscle. The diaphragm is the same muscle that is used to expand the chest cavity and draw air into the lungs, which is why it has the effect that it does. So, if you can find a means to stop the spasm, you will stop the hiccups. I suppose a lot of the time they stop on their own, but the folk remedies just give you something to do while waiting for that to happen. Nnjsword With a little (a lot of) experimentation (on somewhat willing subjects, including myself), I've concluded that 4 out of 5 times that taking the following steps stopped hiccups. 1. Calm down (if not already) 2. Focus 3. Concentrate on taking a single, deep breath In most cases, Hiccups stopped after 1 try (3 at most). The most immediate, effective method, although unfavorable, was to put the subject unconscious (choke hold was used). The tested subjects (we) had no hiccups or short-lasting hiccups on consciousness. Experimentation ceased early due to lack of willing participants, schedule difficulties, and funds/access to purchase/obtain various "triggers." (Lack of TIME, PEOPLE, and MONEY.) Just wanted to share that.