How Do You Get Rid of Hiccups? Dr. Oz Has 2 Tricks
Rachael Has Been Using This Kitchen Gift From Her Sister Maria E…
DIY Essentials Every Homeowner Or Renter Should Have | Designer …
Best Cleaning Gadgets for Your Cleanest Home Ever | Lifestyle Ex…
Beauty Pro Gretta Monahan on Why She's Absolutely Obsessed With …
This Natural Deodorant Actually Works, Beauty Pro Gretta Monahan…
Beauty Pro Gretta Monahan Is Obsessed With Spatty From Shark Tan…
Why Style Pro Gretta Monahan Calls Golden Goose Sneakers The "MV…
How To Make Greek-Style Shrimp Scampi with Ouzo | Rachael Ray
How To Make Roasted Eggplant Dip (Melitzanosalata) | Rachael Ray
How To Make An Easy Greek Salad | Rachael Ray
Deals From Rue La La: Deep Foot Massager, Elegant Bedding Set + …
How To Make Lemon-Garlic Rice Pilaf with Toasted Pine Nuts | Rac…
Tony Hale On Filming New I Love Lucy Movie With Nicole Kidman: "…
How To Make Pegan Chai Pancakes | Paleo Vegan Recipe From Dr. Ma…
How To Make Soufflé Pancakes with Blueberry Jam | Kid Chef Matth…
How To Make Fried Rice | Geoffrey, Madeline and Anna Zakarian
How To Make Ham, Egg + Cheese Hash Brown Waffles | BLD Recipe
Rach's Chicken Riggies + Expert-Picked Style, Design and Tech Es…
Quick Maple Pork Chops With Garlicky Mashed Potatoes + Tom Payne…
Tony Hale Dishes On "I Love Lucy" Film + Rach Makes a Greek Feast
We all know that hiccups are no fun, but do you know what causes them -- and what *actually* gets rid of them?
Well, according to our friend Dr. Oz, a hiccup occurs when the nerve that controls the diaphragm gets irritated and is unable to do its job.
"It's like a wire that got frayed," he explains.
RELATED: Dr. Oz Answers Your 3 Most-Googled Medical Questions
And YES, scaring them away may actually work -- and here’s why!
"Every solution -- pretty much -- works by raising carbon dioxide in the blood," the doctor explains.
"When your carbon dioxide is up," he continues, "your body says, 'you gotta breathe, you gotta breathe, you gotta breathe,' so you can’t afford to hiccup."
Dr. Oz's two top suggested ways to fend them off? Breathing into a paper bag or drinking water upside down!
Watch the doc and Rach demonstrate both in the video above!
