Thursday, August 9, 2007

To Your Health

Treating Difficult Hiccups with Auricular Acupuncture

Hiccups occur when a spasm causes a contraction of the diaphragm, the large muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity. Although most cases of hiccups resolve within a few minutes, in certain instances, hiccups can last for several days, or even weeks, causing minor pain, difficulty sleeping and related disorders.

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