Naturopathy in case of hiccups

Self-treatment options for hiccups

What can you do yourself when hiccuping? Naturopathy gives some good advice.

Although hiccup is unpleasant, but usually harmless and to get a good handle on self-help measures from natural medicine. Since hiccough (singultus) is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragmatic muscle, it is above all remedies with anti-spasmodic properties that are helpful.

A spasmolytic effect on all muscles of the body is the minerals calcium and magnesium. However, in case of severe hiccups, tablets should be taken between attacks in order to reduce the risk of swallowing. The gentler alternative is slow and swallowing of the "hot seven", dissolving 10 tablets of Schlüßler's salt # 7 (magnesium phos.) In hot water.

As a medicinal plant is always dill herb (Anethum graveolens), whose seeds are chewed or the leaves are drunk as tea. Dill contains ingredients with anti-spasmodic properties and is especially useful for bloating and other digestive problems. As a home remedy is mainly known fruit vinegar, of which 1 teaspoon is to be drunk in warm water. Also 1 teaspoon of sugar, fresh onion juice or a glass of orange juice should be helpful.

Behavioral: Just amusing or actually helpful?
A glass of water, which is optionally drunk in the headstand or lying on the back (attention, head may be raised!) Should help as well as minutes of sucking ice or beach chairs on the left side. A warm bath should also help. Widely used is the tip to swallow three times while holding your breath. Certainly well-meant is the sudden fright of a seated neighbor, tormented by the singultus, who is then to be released from the plague. In fact, distraction should be an effective remedy for hiccups.

Anyone who benefits or laughs, everyone has to try for themselves. Maybe it helps us too, because it makes us laugh. Finally, a hearty laugh has a relaxing and relaxing effect. (Dipl.Päd. Jeanette Viñals Stein, non-medical practitioner)

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