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		<title>Glottis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The glottis is a very specific term that actually is used to describe the space that is found between the vocal chords. The vocal chords, as we know, are responsible for our speech. But there are some sounds in language that use the glottis. What this means is that there are some things that do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The glottis is a very specific term that actually is used to describe the space that is found between the vocal chords. The vocal chords, as we know, are responsible for our speech. But there are some sounds in language that use the glottis. What this means is that there are some things that do not require sound at all. This is called a glottal stop. When we abruptly cut off our air flow and our speech, the glottis gets involved and the noise that emits is called a glottal stop. As an example, say the phrase &#8216;uh oh&#8217; just like a little kid would. To generate that phrase you need to activate your throat muscles. The glottis is involved with creating this phrase.</p>
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<p>To understand more of the glottis there are several things you can do. First, you can read about the anatomy of the glottis and try to apply it to when you speak or sing. You may notice that the glottis gives things a different character. You can also look online or work with a vocal or speech coach to make sure you understand exactly what you need to do to activate the glottis. We may not realize this, but the glottis is used in several different situations.</p>
<p>If you are having a hard time visualizing how the glottis is used you may want to work with a speech coach or voice coach. They can have you say sentences and phrases that use the glottal stop a lot. In fact, working with a coach who understands speech and who has had phonetics training is the best. There are more examples than you realize of this for the English language.</p>
<p>Other languages, such as German, use the glottis even more. But English&#8217;s use of it could be a throwback from the earlier stages of the language itself. If you want to really hear the glottis in use you could listen to some German or maybe even learn and speak some German. Other languages use it as well but it seems as if the Germanic language family uses it more. To learn about the glottis be sure to read the encyclopedia and also to look online.</p>
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		<title>Hiccough Causes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The basic premise behind the various hiccough causes is one that leaves a lot of people in mystery. But the idea behind the hiccups is that in general, the diaphragm spasms in an uncontrollable way. This means that no matter how hard you try, you cannot get the diaphragm to calm down. Hiccup spasms are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The basic premise behind the various hiccough causes is one that leaves a lot of people in mystery. But the idea behind the hiccups is that in general, the diaphragm spasms in an uncontrollable way. This means that no matter how hard you try, you cannot get the diaphragm to calm down. Hiccup spasms are definitely involuntary which makes them mysterious and often annoying. When some people get the hiccups it lasts only for a minute or two. However, some people can get it for several hours.</p>
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<p>When it comes to learning about the hiccough causes there are some things you can do. You can do your own research by looking online, you can ask your doctor, or you can just thing about the times that you typically hiccup. Some people do so when they eat too fast. Others do so when their stomach is upset or when they are drinking. Some people also hiccup when they are nervous. It is important to note that most people who have the hiccups and get them often can trace their reasons to a few things that stay the same on a more constant basis.</p>
<p>Regardless of the hiccough causes, there is one goal in mind when someone gets the hiccups and that is to get rid of them. This can be a complicated task. But there are some instances where it is simple. If you need to get some remedies for the hiccups a good first step is to understand why you got them in the first place. That is a good way to prevent them in the future. But prevention is not always enough. There needs to be some way to gauge the progress of how long they last and how often you get them.</p>
<p>In general, since the causes can all be so different, the best thing to do is to target the diaphragm itself. The main goal should be to try to calm this down. You can do that by breathing slowly and evenly, drinking water slowly, holding your breath, and by massaging the area or lying down and relaxing your body. Keep in mind that not all cases have a cause as well. That makes preventing them a little complicated. However, it is worth the effort to pay attention to your patterns.</p>
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		<title>Hiccoughs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To people who are plagued with them, hiccoughs may seem like a complete mystery. They occur seemingly out of the blue. Sometimes they may even hurt. They can be embarrassing. Have you ever been in a quiet place, like a museum, only to come down with a bad case of the hiccoughs? Even though you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To people who are plagued with them, hiccoughs may seem like a complete mystery. They occur seemingly out of the blue. Sometimes they may even hurt. They can be embarrassing. Have you ever been in a quiet place, like a museum, only to come down with a bad case of the hiccoughs? Even though you want to do something about it, the more you try to stop them the worse they seem to get, especially if you are laughing or getting stressed out over it.</p>
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<p>There are certain reasons why hiccoughs occur. First, it could have something to do with the digestive process. When people have indigestion or an upset stomach, this is an almost guaranteed reason for some people to end up with the hiccoughs. However, just because you have the hiccoughs does not mean that you actually have something like indigestion. It is a possibility, though. There are some other reasons why they could occur, too. People who are really stressed may get the hiccoughs. It is simply the body&#8217;s way of expressing the stress that is starting to build in your body. And people also may get it if they do something like eat too fast. The point is, there are many reasons why people could get them.</p>
<p>When it comes to curing hiccoughs, there really does not seem to be a fool proof method to do so. Hiccoughs are really just spasms in the diaphragm. In general, the way to fix them will be to calm down the diaphragm. People have tried things such as folk remedies, herbal medicine, and old wives tales to fix them. And a method that could work for some people may not work for others. That is the nature of the way hiccoughs are. For example, some people cure them by drinking water, breathing into a paper bag, or taking deep breaths. These methods may work for some people but not for others. This is something to keep in mind. Also keep in mind that if you get them a lot they could be indicator of an underlying health concern. This is something that you may want to address if it is something that you are concerned about. You wouldn&#8217;t to get really sick.</p>
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		<title>Hiccup Cures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hiccup cures are things that people say can cure the hiccups. In general, hiccups are a condition where the diaphragm is in spasms for one reason or another. The reasons why the diaphragm could be doing this are numerous. But no matter what the reasons are, one thing is for sure. People who hiccup want [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hiccup cures are things that people say can cure the hiccups. In general, hiccups are a condition where the diaphragm is in spasms for one reason or another. The reasons why the diaphragm could be doing this are numerous. But no matter what the reasons are, one thing is for sure. People who hiccup want them to leave their bodies. They are loud, annoying, and often embarrassing. Not to mention the fact that they can hurt. It is easy to sprain the diaphragm muscle with its constant movement. That is why there are so many hiccup cures.</p>
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<p>If you have the hiccups, everyone around you seems to have an idea. And the cures range from being effective to ineffective. And to make matters more confusing, what works for one person may not work for another. This is what can make the hiccups such as annoying problem. The best thing you can do in this situation is try a few different hiccup cures and find what works.</p>
<p>Since hiccups basically signify that the diaphragm is having spasms, your main goal will be to find a way to relax the diaphragm. Thinking about it in this manner will help you find the hiccup cures that are right for you. Some people benefit from taking slow, relaxing breaths. Other people benefit from drinking water in a slow, relaxing way. There are also some herbal cures. For example, skullcap tincture is said to be good for hiccups. It is a relaxing herb that could have a relaxing effect on the stomach and diaphragm.</p>
<p>You may want to do some research and make a list of all the possible hiccup cures that may work for you. Then each time you have the hiccups try some of them to see how they work. If you have the hiccups then the best thing to do is to make sure that you try one of them. Discard any of them that do not seem to work and hold on to those that do work. When it comes to hiccup cures there are a lot of proposed cures that are nothing but myths. But some of them do work. Give them a try and you may find that your hiccups get &#8216;cured&#8217; more often.</p>
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		<title>Hiccup Home Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to having the hiccups, it can be very annoying. That is why there are a lot of hiccup home remedies to choose from. Why else would people need to get rid of them so quickly? Having the hiccups is not something that a doctor can solve. Nor is it worth it to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to having the hiccups, it can be very annoying. That is why there are a lot of hiccup home remedies to choose from. Why else would people need to get rid of them so quickly? Having the hiccups is not something that a doctor can solve. Nor is it worth it to go to the doctor with a case of the hiccups. Hiccups are looked at as normal and not much thought is given to them. However, they are annoying. And, they are not normal. Sometimes, but not always, they can indicate a problem such as indigestion. But that is just in some of the cases, not all of them.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for hiccup home remedies there are some things you can do. First, many home remedies experts believe that the cure for the hiccups lays in the plant world. People often advocate consuming herbs that are typically used to relax the muscles and/or the nervous system. These include skullcap, valerian, and chamomile. Other people try to rub relaxing ointments and creams on the area where there are the hiccups. However, whether or not there is actual basis in fact to this is up for debate.</p>
<p>To get rid of your hiccups, you may notice that everyone has an opinion about it. This could mean that you try a lot of things and none of them work. Or you could find the one thing that does work from all of these suggestions. Many of these hiccup home remedies were handed down through the generations.</p>
<p>If you want to get rid of the hiccups your best bet is to prevent them. Learn from your patterns. Do you always hiccup when you eat too fast? Then eat slower. Do you hiccup when you are nervous? Manage your stress. There are some things that people can do that can make their hiccups better or worse that have nothing to do with hiccup home remedies. However, many people do find their relief from these. If you want to try any of these remedies in the hopes that something will work, just ask around and see what people say. If the remedy makes sense, it could be worth it to give it a try.</p>
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