Hiccups- that annoying and at times, painful reflex that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and sometimes refuses to leave. But what are they really? Is there an evolutionary reason we’ve developed this reflex? When should you be concerned? Can we prevent them?

In this episode, we break down the pathophysiology of hiccups (yes, there’s real science behind it) Knowing the science of why they occur, we can separate fact from fiction on how to cure them. From medical insights to strange home remedies, we’re getting to the root of the world’s most inconvenient reflex. 

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:45 Hiccups – the diaphragm and phrenic nerve
• 6:30 Pathophysiology of the hiccup and evolution of this reflex
• 9:30 Diet and lifestyle hiccup triggers
• 11:00 The rhythmic reflex arc
• 13:40 When should you be concerned?
• 15:50 Common cures – fact vs. fiction
• 21:25 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Charles Osborne
• 23:09 Take-aways for functional medicine practitioners

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