How to do the Heimlich maneuver on yourself. Your respiratory tract and digestive system are in pretty close proximity. Usually, a little flap of tissue (called the epiglottis) blocks foods from ...

Learning the Heimlich, or self-Heimlich maneuver, can help prevent death by choking. There are several self-Heimlich methods, with Mint Witch’s push-up-inspired one recommended in Wonder How To ...

For a self-Heimlich version, Dr Kumar advised taking one hand and placing it just above the belly button, ensuring the thumb of that hand is resting below the rib cage, forming a fist.

For decades, the Heimlich maneuver has been lauded as the best action to save someone who is choking, but now experts say there is a better way. Now experts say there is a better way.

Choking is a common, but potentially life-threatening emergency. Mint Witch posted a video on TikTok about an easy technique that could save your life if you're alone.