Carbon Dioxide: this is the gas that your exhalation is made of. It's also present in your bloodstream. Hiccups can be caused and aggravated by an imbalance of carbon dioxide in your bloodstream.

Uvula: the tear-shaped flap that hangs from the back of your throat.

2torial #0450: Learn2 Cure Hiccups (Continued) Work with the breath Both of these techniques can help you take in more carbon dioxide: Lie down on your back with your mouth wide open. Let your head hang over the edge of a couch or bed. Breath deeply and slowly. The Paper Bag Trick. Easy now, skeptics--this one really can work. Breathing into a paper bag reuses your own air and thus allows you to inhale carbon dioxide. Don't do this for any longer than a minute or so, however, as this type of recycling can be dangerous. Hold your breath. You may also induce a cough or sneeze to change your air intake. Gargling also has the same effect. Step 2