Snoring is a very common ailment especially in people over 50 (although people can snore at any age).
Let's face it there is nothing worse than laying awake beside someone as they snore away like a chainsaw, leaving you having to face the day tired and worn-out.
Well this article is here to help you, with a list of simple home remedies to stop snoring so you can have those blissful nights of sleep back again! Why do we snore- Snoring is caused by the soft palate at the back of the throat partially blocking the airways, so as the air is forced past it the palate vibrates causing the dreaded sound.
Simple home remedies to stop snoring Often something as simple as raising the suffers head up with another pillow can help as this better aligns the throat so the air has a straight passage.
Sleeping on your side will also help to make the passage of air less uninterrupted (use a wall of pillows to stop you rolling on to your back).
Use a lavender scented spray on the suffers pillow, or even a sprig under the pillow case as lavender is good at keeping the airways open.
If you would prefer use a lavender oil in a burner an hour before bedtime Drinks as home remedies to stop snoring A milky drink before bedtime might help you sleep, but this is one of the worst things you can do to stop snoring.
Milk forms a mucus layer on your throat temporary reducing the opening of your air passage which means you have more chance of causing your soft palate to vibrate.
Surprisingly honey has been proven to help with snoring as has ginger.
Both can be used as a nightcap before bed Lifestyle will help with stopping snoring.
One of the many benefits of a healthy life style is the reduction of snoring.
So give up the cigs, cut down on the drink and ease up on the junk food.