Extending Your Diaphragm, Breathing & Hold Your Breath

There are many variations of breathing exercises that can be performed to try and cure the hiccups. Another good method is to try holding one long breath to try and extended your diaphragm.

By doing this you can break the cycle of hiccups by re-syncing your diaphragm with your normal breathing pattern.

It is recommend that you are in a comfortable position when doing this and make sure not to strain yourself as this can cause an increase in blood pressure.

Holding Your Breath to Cure the Hiccups

1. The first thing you need to do is take up a comfortable position. I recommend laying down flat on your back or reclining in a chair.
2. Once you are comfortable slowly breathe in until you cannot hold anymore air in your lungs.
3. In your mind picture the air inside your lungs pressing down on your abdomen. Visualize this and try to feel it. Doing this, attempts to extend your diaphragm to help you regain a normal breathing pattern.
4. Try to hold your breath for about 30 seconds. Make sure you do not strain yourself, but do your best to hold the breath.
5. Once you feel as though you cannot hold your breath any longer slowly exhale all the air in your lungs. Try to draw out the act of exhaling as this can help cure the hiccups.

You may need to repeat this exercise several times to cure your hiccups.

If this does not cure your hiccups just be patient, and try some more of the cures that are listed on this website.