| A constant source of conflict between couples and | | | | However, make sure the medication is free of |
| or cohabitants is loud snoring. Vibrating tissues that | | | | antihistaminic side effects, which can worsen snoring. |
| are blocked in the back of the throat are usually the | | | | You can try over-the-counter nasal strips that may |
| causes of the loud "sawing logs" sound known as | | | | widen the nasal passages. |
| snoring. Unless it is a serious medical issue(sleep | | | | 6. If you're a smoker, kick the habit. Cigarette |
| apnea) it is more of a frustration for those who are | | | | smoking can disturb your sleep and can increase the |
| forced to listen to the snorer. Besides kicking the | | | | likelihood of snoring. Also, this will help you adopt a |
| snorer out of the house, there are some simple | | | | healthier lifestyle. |
| remedies for snoring that do work. | | | | 7. Exercising and losing weight can not only be part |
| Remedies for snoring in ten simple steps: | | | | of a healthier lifestyle for you; it can actually reduce |
| 1. Avoid alcohol many hours before going to bed. | | | | the size of your palate. A smaller palate can reduce |
| Snoring is more likely when muscle relaxation occurs. | | | | the likelihood of snoring. |
| Alcohol is a depressant and acts on the central | | | | 8. There are now anti-snoring dental devices on the |
| nervous system as a relaxant. | | | | market that prevent your lower jaw from falling back |
| 2. It also goes without saying that you should avoid | | | | while you sleep. You may want to see a dentist for |
| prescription muscle relaxants and sleeping pills. | | | | information about this device if the above 7 steps |
| 3. You should avoid sleeping on your back. Instead | | | | don't seem to be helping. |
| sleep on your side or stomach. There are anti-snoring | | | | 9. If all else fails there are several types of surgeries |
| pillows that you can buy that are designed to keep | | | | that can be extremely effective remedies for |
| snorers on their side while they sleep. | | | | snoring. You would need to speak with an ear, nose |
| 4. If you find it impossible to sleep on your side and | | | | and throat specialist for the best treatment for your |
| need to sleep on your back, elevate your upper | | | | specific mouth structure. |
| body 30 degrees using a foam wedge. This will | | | | 10. To keep peace and harmony in your household |
| reduce the tissues from falling back and blocking your | | | | have sympathy for those who are affected by your |
| airway. | | | | snoring. Work seriously to solve the problem and in |
| 5. If a cold or allergy causes your snoring speak to | | | | the mean time see if your partner will try earplugs if |
| your doctor about taking allergy or cold medication. | | | | your snoring keeps him or her awake. |