Home Remedies to prevent snoring
June 19th, 2008 by Gideon George•Sleep positions: Don’t sleep on your back because most people who sleeps straight on the back snores, whereas snoring doesn’t occur when one sleeps on one’s side(This is the best position for you to sleep). When you sleep on your back, your tongue falls backwards into your throat, which can narrow your airway and partially block airflow.
•Obesity: Lose weight to increase the airway space; to prevent snoring, it is advisable to cut down on fat consumption through proper exercise and a good diet. Daily exercise also improves muscle tone
•Alternative therapies: Hypnosis, gem and crystal therapy, and magnetic therapy are other techniques that can alleviate snoring.
•Homeopathic medicines: Some homeopathic medicines are also used to stop snoring. The popular ones are Y-snore which decongests the nose and allows air to flow freely to the trachea. The other one goes under the name of Snore Stop
•Avoid taking caffeinated drinks
•Relaxation techniques and busting stress: Stress can be a reason for snoring. Job pressures, traffic, and relationship pressures can be a cause for snoring. These can be alleviated through meditation, color therapy, and aromatherapy. Apart from this, Yoga, massage, will help.
• Homeopathic medicines: Some homeopathic medicines are also used to stop snoring. The popular ones are Y-snore which decongests the nose and allows air to flow freely to the trachea. The other one goes under the name of Snore Stop.
What to do before bedtime
•Drinking warm beverages like honey and warm water helps coat the wall of the trachea. Drinking a cup of hot milk with a pinch of turmeric and pepper is also a good option.
•Drinking green tea and organic tulsi tea is also a good idea. Teas which contains chamomile is usually sleep inducive and may keep the trachea open.
•A hot water bath can help to a certain extent
•Mind what you eat! avoid alcohol and heavy meals as from 10:00pm.