Help! I need tips really quickly on ways to stop snoring!! Eg, sleep positions, what to do and not to do before bed etc etc. Thanks! Oh and not products.
Many people think of snoring as a selfish medical condition. This is because it doesn’t affect the person who has the problem, it only affects the person or people sleeping in the same room. A particularly excessive snorer for instance, can be a major problem and cause a lot of arguments
for people trying to get to sleep in the same room.The tips that follow may help you sleep more peacefully.
1. Sleep on your side. Snoring is more likely if you’re lying on your back.
2. Lose weight. Excess body weight, especially around the neck, puts pressure on the airway, causing it to partially collapse.
3. Avoid alcohol and tranquilizers. Alcohol and sleeping pills can depress your central nervous system and relax the muscles of your throat and jaw, making snoring more likely. These substances are also known to contribute to sleep apnea, a dangerous condition that has been linked with cardiovascular disease.
4. Get your allergies treated. Chronic respiratory allergies may cause snoring by forcing sufferers to breathe through their mouths while they sleep. Taking a decongestant or antihistamine before bedtime may help. If your nose is blocked, try using over-the-counter saline spray or a humidifier to prevent snoring.
5. Buy a mouth guard. Your dentist or doctor may be able to prescribe an anti-snoring mouth guard that holds the teeth together and keeps the lower jaw muscles from becoming too lax.
6. Stop smoking. Smoke damages the respiratory system.
7. Keep a regular schedule. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.
8. See a doctor if you are pregnant and snoring. Women who are pregnant will sometimes begin to snore. The snoring may rob the baby of oxygen, so pregnant women who snore should talk to the doctor about it.
9. Elevate your head. Sleeping with your head raised may take some of the pressure off the airway, making breathing easier and reducing snoring. Raise the head of the bed by putting blocks under the bed posts, or prop yourself up with pillows.
yes. These ideas have helped me tremendously!!!! My boyfriend was close to breaking up with me. I absoulutely love milk and cheese. I dont eat or drink these things 5 hours before i go to bed. So no on the ice cream before bed. So anythn milk based stay away from. ( too mucusy) Also I notice when I drink alcohol before bed I snore big time. I normally sleep on my side. So yes my boyfriend is still with me and we both sleep soundly now….. Good Luck!!!!
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Many people think of snoring as a selfish medical condition. This is because it doesn’t affect the person who has the problem, it only affects the person or people sleeping in the same room. A particularly excessive snorer for instance, can be a major problem and cause a lot of arguments
for people trying to get to sleep in the same room.The tips that follow may help you sleep more peacefully.
1. Sleep on your side. Snoring is more likely if you’re lying on your back.
2. Lose weight. Excess body weight, especially around the neck, puts pressure on the airway, causing it to partially collapse.
3. Avoid alcohol and tranquilizers. Alcohol and sleeping pills can depress your central nervous system and relax the muscles of your throat and jaw, making snoring more likely. These substances are also known to contribute to sleep apnea, a dangerous condition that has been linked with cardiovascular disease.
4. Get your allergies treated. Chronic respiratory allergies may cause snoring by forcing sufferers to breathe through their mouths while they sleep. Taking a decongestant or antihistamine before bedtime may help. If your nose is blocked, try using over-the-counter saline spray or a humidifier to prevent snoring.
5. Buy a mouth guard. Your dentist or doctor may be able to prescribe an anti-snoring mouth guard that holds the teeth together and keeps the lower jaw muscles from becoming too lax.
6. Stop smoking. Smoke damages the respiratory system.
7. Keep a regular schedule. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.
8. See a doctor if you are pregnant and snoring. Women who are pregnant will sometimes begin to snore. The snoring may rob the baby of oxygen, so pregnant women who snore should talk to the doctor about it.
9. Elevate your head. Sleeping with your head raised may take some of the pressure off the airway, making breathing easier and reducing snoring. Raise the head of the bed by putting blocks under the bed posts, or prop yourself up with pillows.
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