Naked Science Forum
On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: paulat on 06/02/2003 10:45:37
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http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993355
So why should putting your head in a bucket of water help to cure them then ?
PT
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I find that the best way to cure hiccups is to consciously try to hiccup. Curious to know if this works for anyone else.
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Yep, couldn't agree more.
My cure for insomnia is to try to stay awake. Works every time :)
Pat
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Thanks Pat! I tried your "cure" for insomnia and it worked.
If reverse psychology works for hiccups and sleep, what other kinds of twisted logic are we tormenting ourselves with[8]?
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You're most welcome - I find it's a great technique and works for lots of other situations too including "don't look down" type scenarios, as well as "don't panic!" style events !
Pat