1. Sweeten the Hiccup - Have a teaspoonful of sugar, and if you can, place the sugar on the back of the tongue, where "sour" is tasted.
2. Play "Hear no Evil" - Some doctors recommend that you put your fingers in your ears to stop hiccups. The branches of the vagus nerve also reach into the auditory system, and by stimulating the nerve endings there, the vagus nerve goes into action. But be gentle, and don't stick your fingers too far into your ears.
3. Play scared silly - Having someone surprise you may do the trick.
4. Drink water
5. Pull out your tongue - Sticking out your tongue and yanking on it may stop hiccups.
6. Tickle them Away - Tickling the soft palate of the roof of your mouth with a cotton swab may do the trick. Or, if you're the type who enjoys getting tickled, have someone find your ticklish spots.
7. Hold your breath
8. Bag those hiccups - The old standby, breathing into a paper bag, is believed to work on the same principle as the breath-holding method. Both increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, and the body becomes preoccupied with getting rid of it and forgets about the hiccups.
9. Take an Antacid - This method may be more effective if you choose one that contains magnesium, since the mineral tends to decrease irritation and quiet the nerves. One or two tablets should take care of hiccups.
10. Eat Slower - Chew deliberately and take smaller sips of drinks to keep your air intake to a minimum.
11. DON'T PIG OUT - Overloading the stomach with food is another cause of hiccups. Some experts theorize that hiccups are your body's way of telling you to quit eating so your digestive system has time to process all the food you've forced down your gullet.
12. Avoid Spicy Foods - Some spices can irritate the lining of the esophagus and stomach. At the same time, they can also cause acid from the stomach to leak into the esophagus. The extra acid can bring on hiccups.
13. Drink in Moderation
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