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Tips On How To Stop Snoring
Naturally
Here
are a few tips
on how to stop snoring. Again you must try to identify what the cause
of your snoring is so that you can focus on the right 'way to stop
snoring' for you
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Obese: It is not only obviously overweight individuals that are
prone
to snoring. You should aim to be at your ideal weight for height and
sex to ensure that your weight is not contributing to your snoring.
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Alcohol: reduce the amount of alcohol you consume and don't drink
late
at night.
Meals:
- Avoid eating large meals at night.
The mass effect of
the food
sitting in your stomach pushes up your diaphragm during sleep, further
compromising your airways.
- Dairy products are said to cause a
build up of mucus
in mucus secreting glands. Avoid dairy products late in the
course of the day.
Sleep positions:
- Avoid sleeping on your back. People
have resorted to extreme measures like taping a tennis ball to their
back so as to avoid rolling onto the back during sleep.
- Sleep with you head propped up.
Stop smoking: This will not only help you in your bid to stop snoring,
it will also improve your general state of health.
Allergies and
colds: Nasal decongestants help acutely to
reduce the
swelling of the lining of the airways associated with allergies and
catarrh. However there is evidence of a rebound effect a few hours
after applying the decongestant which results in recurrence of the
swelling.
Nasal Strips: These are strips that are applied to the outside of the
nostrils. These strips hold the nostrils open during sleep but are
mainly useful if small / flabby nostrils is the cause of your
snoring
Keep your
airways moist: Dry airways are more prone to
vibrations.
- Hydrate yourself optimally.
- Use a humidifier in your bedroom
Improve the muscle
tone in your throat: Several throat exercises
have been deviced to improve throat muscle tone.
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