Snoring. Who would have thought a little nighttime noise to be so horrific? No one likes to sleep with someone who snores, especially if you sleep with that someone on a nightly basis… in the same bed.

It’s said that about 30% to 50% of adults snore on a regular basis. That’s a lot of noise and dulls the hope of ever finding a snore-free partner. It is also thought that the chances of snoring increases as you age.

What is snoring?

Snoring is a result of air nasal passage blockage, narrowing and the vibrations of tissue in the back of your throat, mainly the soft palate and the uvula.

When you lie down and breathe through your nose, sometimes the airway in your throat narrows. This is due to gravity; when you’re horizontal the tissues in your throat fall back a little, narrowing airways. This can hinder breathing and result in vibrations, in other words snoring.

Home remedies for snoring

Snoring occurs when you sleep on your back. By changing your sleeping position, like to your stomach or side, you can eliminate your snoring. If you’re sleeping with people who snore, try nudging them to get them to roll over into another position.

Having problems keeping off your back at night? Put a tennis ball or golf ball in a sock and attach to the back of your pajamas with some safety pins. That way when you roll on your back in the middle of the night, the discomfort you feel in your sleep from the ball will make you think twice… even while unconscious.

If your snoring is a result of nasal congestion, applying a nasal strip before bed is a good way to prevent snoring. It’s easier to breathe when your nostrils are open and nasal strips do just that.

Have a few extra pounds you’ve been wanting to get rid of? Now is a great time to think about losing some weight. Snoring is prevalent in those who are overweight. Excess of neck tissue can lead to airway constriction and then snoring while you sleep.

Try sleeping in an elevated position. Snoring occurs when lying on your back. When elevated you can virtually eliminate snoring.

Kick the habit. Smokers are usually snorers and breathe poorly while awake. Sleeping is even worse due to excess mucus in the throat.

No alcohol after 7pm. The relaxing feeling you get in your body, it also relaxes the muscles in your throat, contributing to snoring.

There are many herbal teas you can pick up at your grocer that are targeted to people who snore. Many of these teas also contain chamomile, St. Johns wart and even skullcap to help you sleep a little easier as well.

–Magdalena

Do you have any home remedies for snoring? Comment and tell us about it.

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