Well, according to an article in USA Weekend, February 23-25, 2007, by Dr. Tedd Mitchell, who writes a column called HealthSmart, this problem occurs when air rushes through our respiratory tract and causes that area to rattle. He says that almost half of all adults are guilty occasionally.
For a mild or occasional problem, Dr. Mitchell gives five lifestyle adjustment tips to possibly alleviate the problem:
Lose weight
Avoid drugs that aggravate the situation (antihistamines)
No more than two alcoholic beverages
Regular exercise
Sleep on your side, not your back
These five tips may be all that's needed for you to solve your problem!
Spouses That Snore
Have you ever been awakened suddenly by the sound of a freight train roaring through your bedroom - only to find out it's your spouse? Does he deny his snoring problem? Have you ever considered taping those monstrous sounds he's producing just to prove it? After all, you're probably lying there awake anyhow!
Several years ago, when our granddaughter, Kristen, was small, we taped her grandfather as he slept - and snored -loudly. I think we woke him up with our giggles but he pretended to snore mightily for the tape. We all had a good laugh later. What a precious memory!
In my mind, I can still hear the extremely loud, rumbling sounds of my father-in-law from forty five years ago. It was Christmas Eve, and I was eight months pregnant with our oldest son, Phil, and there was no rest for my nose that night. Not even after I stuffed tissue in my ears, since I had no ear plugs. What a long night!
Animals snore, too
Our grandson, Christopher, says his puppy, Suki, who sleeps upstairs, snores so loudly he can be heard in the den downstairs.
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Snoring Remedy for a Good Night's Sleep
Author: Dirk Blurd
Snoring is the type of sound that most of us come to dislike.
What's even worse is that we have to endure that bothersome
sound until morning. The truth is that snoring is not only
harmful for the sleeping companion of the snorer, but it is also
harmful to the snorer itself.
If you have been suffering from snoring disorder for quite some
time now, perhaps it is about time that you seek medical
assistance. The reason for that is because snoring is one of the
main symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition wherein
the person suffering from this particular sleep disorder stop
breathing for about sixty seconds while asleep. Those who are
suffering from snoring disorder must consult his or her doctor
as soon as possible.
There are lots of snoring remedies available in the market these
days. Snoring and sleeping aids such as nasal strips, special
pillows and dental appliances are now readily available at a
reasonable price. There are also lots of holistic treatments
these days that are used to cure snoring. Treatments such as,
but are not limited to, acupuncture and hypnotism are also said
to cure snoring disorder.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to stop snoring.
However, it is also the most difficult way of stopping snoring
because most people can not really change the way they used to
live. If your physical condition is not that of a healthy
person, you will most likely have snoring problems. In order to
prevent snoring you must have a healthy and regular eating habit.
You may not know it but your sleeping position is one of the
factors why you snore. Those who sleep on their backs will most
likely have snoring disorder. Another factor of why people snore
is smoking. Not only does smoking greatly contributes to
snoring, it can also lead to various health problems. Smoking is
a bad habit that must be stopped.
One of the simplest home snoring remedy is by inhaling steam.
Inhaling steam before going to sleep will open up nasal passages
that will make you breathe easier. Furthermore, air filtration
systems can also help you minimize snoring because air filters
removes allergen in your room, thus preventing the swelling of
your nasal passages.
Snoring remedies that are available these days help you reduce
your snoring episodes. However, it is best that you must first
consult your doctor in order to know what type of snoring remedy
would suit you best.
About the author:
Dirk Blurd is writer and owner of www.problemsnoring.com. Find the highly recommended and effective snoring remedy from the many treatment alternatives available from this site and get the
good night sleep you certainly deserve.
Snoring Pillow Help Prevent Snoring
Author: David Faulkner
Did you know that you may be suffering from a disease and not
even know it? This disease will steal your energy, your stamina;
your happiness and can take years off your life. The estimates
say that 80-90% of people has some kind of sleep disorder and
don't even know it. Along with the usually night sweats, night
terrors and sleepwalking there is sleep apnea and the most
common is insomnia.
If you live alone and have problems with your sleep, you would
never know if there is a problem because you were sleeping and
no one else there to tell you anything. If you are waking up
groggy and feel unrested then you may have a sleep disorder. If
you think there may be a problem there are plenty of products on
the market that may help including snoring pillows.
There are pillows that will actually detect when you are snoring
and record the wonderful sound for later enjoyment. It is
adjustable to see what level helps you better and you can listen
to yourself snore so you know what kind of snoring you have. It
can also be a useful tool if you suffer from sleep apnea. You
can keep the recording and take it to your doctor for him to
listen to. You can also take it to a sleep clinic and they can
monitor you further to see if there are any underlying medical
conditions that you and your doctor need to be aware of.
Sleeping Position
It has been researched and found that sleeping on your back
makes your snore louder. A snoring pillow can help
you sleep on your side. Some people will use weights, tennis
balls and other gadgets to keep them from lying on their backs
at night. Although this doesn't always stop the snoring it has
been known to help.
Other Products
There are other products on the market that claim to help you
with snoring. Along with the snoring pillow there is also nose
strips, nasal dilators, nasal sprays and there is even the
option to have surgery to stop snoring. If you are looking for a
more natural remedy you can try herbal remedies such as sprays
that have been known to help some people.
When snoring affects those around you and keeps waking you up at
night then there is a problem. Some people go untreated their
whole lives without too much problem but some need to consult
help. Snoring can be an indication of another medical problem
and can be treated.
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6 Tricks to Stop Snoring So Your Wife Can Sleep
Author: Alex Fir
A great number of people who regularly snore do not really
consider it as a problem. They are asleep so it is not major
concern, right? However, for the people who must sleep in the
same room or in the same house as them, it is a major concern.
While it is not troublesome to you, your wife and other
housemates are almost certainly suffering from your snoring.
Here are six tricks to help them get some much needed sleep.
The very first thing you should do is avoid habits that make
your snoring worse or even cause it.
- Do not use anything that can cause your mouth and throat to
relax too much. This can include: alcohol, sleeping pills or any
other sedatives.
- Avoid sleeping on your back. To do this, you can support
yourself on your side with pillows. Another option is to attach
a tennis ball to your back so you will not shift in your sleep.
- Stay away from using too many pillows. If you sleep on a pile
of pillows you will put your neck and throat in a position that
increases snoring. You should use only one or two firm pillows
under your head.
If these tricks do not help with your and your spouse's problem,
try these extra steps to get rid of the noise.
- Try to lose a few pounds. Excess fat stores in your throat can
constrict your airway and cause breathing problems when you
sleep.
- Prop up your bed rather than yourself. Having your head
elevated decreases snoring. You can put wood blocks or bricks
under the head of your bed to lift it up several inches.
- Inhale steam before going to bed. You can use a machine that
creates steam, or simply hold a towel over your head while you
run hot water in the sink. This will keep your throat from
drying out and help disintegrate any congestion.
If you try these tricks and you are still snoring, you may
suffer from a condition called sleep apnea. If you have it, you
should visit your doctor.
If you've tried all the above tricks to stop snoring and have
been checked out by a physician, and there is no help, you
should go to the store and buy your wife a quality pair of ear
plugs.