Home Remedies To Stop Snoring

Posted by Michael Davey on Jan 05, 2009

Snoring is no joke to those around the sufferer, in-fact it can be an absolute nightmare, and has even been cited as a reason for divorce. Are some Here are a few home remedies to stop snoring for free

The loudest snoring recorded was 93 decibels about the same as a chainsaw.

There are surgical procedures including laser treatment you can use to stop this problem but these can cost upward of $5000 and as with any surgery it carries a risk.
What is the alternative? Well before you go down the surgical path look at a few home remedies to stop snoring

THINGS TO STOP

1) Smoking, among all it's other health hazards smoke irritates the throat and airways and also causing congestion in the nose and throat area which will causes snoring

2) Alcohol, alcohol relaxes the muscles at the back of the throat these in turn vibrate and causes the noise

3) Overweight - being overweight will cause a fatty tissue build up around the neck area which will reduce the air flow, another cause of snoring. Follow a good exercise and diet plan there are thousands on the Internet.

4) Snacks before bed undigested food can place pressure on the diaphragm

5) Milky drinks before bed is a bad idea as this leaves a layer of mucus on the throat reducing the air passage

THINGS TO DO

1. Healthy life style start exercising more try finding a pursuit you enjoy
exercise isn't just about torturing yourself at the gym. Eat healthy give up the greasy food start to enjoy fresh produce.

2. Buy a decent mattress One that isn't too soft and supports the neck and head.

3. Lie on your side This allows the soft palate at the back of the throat to be keep out of the way of the air passage.

4. Special pillows These are designed to keep your head and neck in alignment

One of the best home remedies to stop snoring is to use a simple exercise used by professional singers. This will strengthen your throat muscles which will help keep your airway clear

Singing La-La-La-La holding each La for 3 seconds. After that repeat the procedure with Me-Me-Me-Me then finally Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa. Do this twice a day. (if your singing is anything like mine best done when the house is clear)

Homeopathy is another way to stop snoring. This can evolve; oils, mist sprays for your pillow and herbs you can take as a drink.



Mike is a writer who specializes in health issues and product reviews.



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