Snoring is a very common problem when it comes to sleeping. Snoring often occurs when there is some sort of obstruction to your breathing pathways which generates a sound be it weak and subtle, to something that’s very boisterous and bothersome. It affects many different kinds of individuals and even kids have been known to snore at times. The question in everybody’s minds is this, since you are sleeping while it happens, how can you stop snoring?
Even though you snore while you sleep and more often than not you don’t know about it (unless someone tells you).
There are things you can do to stop snoring or avoid it entirely. You want to stop snoring because apart from the annoying noise it makes which can disturb other people who are also asleep. It also has implications to your body’s health. Some of the major effects of constantly snoring in sleep deprivation and drowsiness when awake. It also has implications to a person’s ability to focus and also lowers libido. Some studies also correlated snoring to an increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke.
While there are many medical ways to treat snoring there are a few natural ways as to how to stop snoring. Of course there’s no downside to trying to reduce snoring using natural means. Additionally, they’re very easy to do.
As a matter of fact, by merely changing the way your body is positioned when you sleep help reduce snoring. You might be used to sleeping on your back. If you are, your tongue and the walls of your throat can hinder to your breathing. Try sleeping on your side and adding a body pillow to hold while on your side.
Your weight can also be a reason why you’re snoring. This is because if you are overweight, fat will deposit around your neck which can make breathing harder. This may take some work, but losing weight brings with it a lot more benefits than just stopping your snoring problems. Losing weight will also help give you more energy, make you less prone to diseases. However, there are those who still snore even if they are fit and slim.
You should also limit your consumption of alcohol before going to bed. Alcohol has the tendency to relax your muscles, including those in your neck and mouth. This will of course lead to you snoring. Drinking lots of alcoholic beverages may even lead to dehydration which can lead to dry mouth that can also cause snoring. It is also advisable that you stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
Finally, you should practice good sleeping behavior. Make sure you get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every day and try to sleep at the same time every day so that your body clock can become accustomed to it. Additionally, do not stress yourself or tire yourself excessively as this may also bring about snoring.