Talk:Home remedy

Merge?
Should this be merged with Folk medicine? MrVacBob 20:15, 19 November 2005 (UTC)
 * Probably yes. NickelShoe 20:55, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
 * The two articles Home remedy and Folk medicine are short and not very fleshed out. It also seems to me as though the information in the two (at least that part of the information which should be kept) could be covered within the Alternative medicine article. Opinions? Truncat (talk) 03:10, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
 * I think it should remain as a separeate topic and should be further substantiated. -- HEMRAJ

sinus presure
is there a home remedy for sinus presure ?75.16.102.86 10:25, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

"common Man " or DUMBASS what ever insults you wwant to use is not important - my wife is in pain and she has taken all meds she can I just want too help her ..... want to help me ?75.16.102.86 10:31, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

External link
Would anyone have a problem with this link being added to external links?

Home Remedies —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.108.76.3 (talk) 22:04, 11 February 2008 (UTC) Home Remedies — Preceding unsigned comment added by MohitRke (talk • contribs) 04:59, 3 April 2022 (UTC)

Two Definitive Hiccup Cures (If you can do it.)
The "Prevent Stoppering" (Gasp-hiccup) approach gives control over, and prevents, the painful response to the painless diaphragmatic spasm. It also seems to break the poorly understood spasm cycle. The advantage is that if the hiccups ever did persist, only a gentle sigh that replaces the painful & distracting hiccups. ''As a young EMT, I discovered this technique on my own, (as have many others throughout history) and it only fails when language or patience fail. I call it the 'Prevent Stoppering' techniques, and it depends on which of the three common ways the hiccup produces its sound.'' The "Prevent Spasm" approach, described at "The 30-Second Hiccup Cure" prevents the muscular relaxation of the diaphragm needed for the spasm by fully contracting the diaphragm for a cycle or two. This also, will usually break the spasm cycle. The respiratory diaphragm, like the cardiac muscle may have a modified force-elongation curve, which allows contraction (inhalation) to suppress spasm.  This works best if the victim is strong enough to hold a very deep breath for most of a minute. See "The gasp-hiccup" and another physiologically sound but more stressful "The 30-Second Hiccup Cure"--Wikidity (talk) 20:15, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * 1) 1. "Vocal": This is caused by the vocal cords closing during the sudden inhalation of the hiccup. It typically produces a voice sound, ranging from a short shrill chirp or squeak, to a loud raspy gasp which ends abruptly.  The trick is to keep the vocal cords from closing.  One approach is to plan on 'helping' the next hiccup, by trying to inhale rather than fight it.  Another is to focus on the sensation of the cords tightening when they speak, or when they choke on food or drink, to fight to open their airway during the hiccup.  Another is to open the throat and mouth, extending the chin and tongue, to gasp as strongly as possible.  With a little practice, this can be done during the hiccup, turning the 'hiccup' into a painless gasp.  
 * 2) 2. "Glottal": This is caused by the epiglottis or back of the tongue closing over the top of the voice box, just as it does when you eat or drink. It typically produces an unvoiced, toneless sound, ranging from a short cluck or gurgle to a gasping "G" or "K" sound, sometimes accompanied by drawing the chin and head backward slightly.  The technique is much like that for vocal hiccups, in that the goal is to stretch the tongue (and epiglottis) so that it cannot easily be drawn into, and plug the windpipe.  Again, with a little practice, this can be done easily, with a little practice. 
 * 3) 3. "Labial": This is a very mild, sometimes unnoticed hiccup, in which the stopple is just the mouth or lips snap shut. It usually produces a soft or silent "Sup" or "Hup" with the lips.  There is usually no discomfort, indicating that the owner may already have pretty good possibly unconscious control of the airway.  In fact, applying the previous principles to the lips is quite easy, but in some cases can actually make initially worse, by changing the hiccup into one of the previous two types.  The individual can determine whether to enjoy the labial hiccups, or explore the previous techniques.  