Do you snore too?
Don’t worry, you are not alone!
Snoring is an extremely common problem. In fact, mostly everyone snores, but for some snoring can be a chronic problem. Sometimes snoring is an indicator to a serious health problem.
Some of the serious health conditions are:
- Sleep deprivation
- Obstructive sleep apnea (blocked airways)
- An issue with the structure of your mouth, nose, or throat
- Obesity
- Frequent frustration or anger
- Daytime sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating
- An increased risk of motor vehicle accidents due to lack of sleep
- An increased risk of behavior problems.
Apart from this, snoring increases the risk of brain stroke, high blood pressure and other heart conditions. Certainly, there are many ways to cure heart problems. In fact, doctors use CE marked cerebral protection devices during cardiac procedures for a safe heart surgery. Well, adopting healthy lifestyle can help you stop snoring.
Following are some of the best remedies that can help you stop snoring:
Sleep on your side
Sleeping on your side is an excellent way that may help you stop snoring. According to the health experts, when a person sleeping on back, his tongue moves to the back of the throat, which partially blocks airflow and results in snoring. So, try to sleep on your side instead of back.
Lose weight if you are overweight
Being overweight leads you to so many health problems and snoring is one of them. So, it’s imperative to maintain your body weight. Have a healthy diet and make sure to do exercise daily. Apart from this, you can do running, cycling, yoga, swimming, dancing and more. If you weight is too much then you can visit a nutritionist of help.
Use nasal strips
Using nasal strips or an external nasal dilator is an amazing remedy that can help you stop snoring. Using nasal strips makes your breathing more effective and minimize your snoring. You should definitely give nasal strips or external nasal dilator a try.
Correct structural problems of your nose
Some people have structural problems in their nose. This can be by birth or can be developed by an injury. The structural problem in your nose restricts airflow which results mouth breathing while sleeping. If you have such problem, then consult your doctor first. There are many ways to correct structural problems of the nose. Many people take this problem very lightly. Keep in mind that lack of right treatment may worsen your condition in future.
Avoid or limit alcohol before bed
You must have heard this phrase many times – “Alcohol is injurious to health”!!
According to a latest survey report by health experts, alcohol is one of the major reasons of health problems worldwide.
Still, many people consume alcohol excessively.
Drinking alcohol is moderation is fine but if you are an addict then you are in big trouble. In fact, consumption of alcohol at bedtime causes snoring and increases the risk of stroke. So, do not consume alcohol at least few hours before your bedtime.
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