Natural cure for snoring and Home Remedies.
It is a good ideato lose weightwith correctdietand exercise if this is a issue.
Thismeasure alone is known to be very effective in reducing or eveneliminating snoring and also OSA. It is also essential to avoidsmokingas this can increase nasal congestion and mucous in the throat. Alsoavoid alcohol as this can make the soft tissues and throat musclesrelax.
It’s always better tobreathe through the nose and avoid mouth breathing. Finally it isrecommended that the snorer sleeps on his or her side to lower thesnoring a little.Partners can turn their snoring bedfellow on to theirside but unfortunately they tend to return to a back position. Soeasier said than done…!
Diet can aggravate snoringespecially if the snorer consumes a lot of dairy products which mayform mucus around the nasal and throat areas. It may in fact be best toavoid that warm milky nightcap! However it may be that the snorer isallergic or sensitive to certain foods and this can only be found outthrough trial and error. To ascertain whether food sensitivities areimplicated it is recommended that the person who snores keeps a fooddiary.
If it is decided to eliminate dairy products fromthe diet, a high intake of fresh fruit and vegetables especially raw, will cleanse the system. Forproteinwhy not try vegan alternatives to dairy such as nuts and seeds andtheir butters. Tofu and soya products in general are high inprotein.
This may be the right time to experiment with the dietand try some new tasty non dairy foods. Other foods which can aggravatesnoring are fried foods, baked goods such as pizza, and some frozenproducts – so it is important to aim for a simplediet of fresh foods when cleansing thesystem and seeking relief for snoring.
Othernatural remediesfor snoring are regular exercise including stretching and walking whichhelp to control the level of snoring. Aerobic exercise and yoga arehighly beneficial too.It is recommended to try sleeping on the stomachas this is the best position for those who snore. Also to try puttingsome pillows under the head to raise the torso. Some wood blocks underthe headboard can achieve this too.
Herbs for Snoring.
Ginger is a veryeffective herb as it is very soothing and helps to secrete saliva andcoat the throat. It is even more efficacious mixed with honey forfurther lubrication and it is also good for colds!Another herbal remedyis wild yam (Dioscoreavillosa). This acts as an anti inflammatory as does vitamin C and helps to soothe the throat, which stops snoring.
Medical Devices for Snoring.
Medicalsnoring curesinclude nasal sprays, inhalers and oral medications which are said to address the cause of thesnoring problem.If mouth problems are an issue surgery involving the palate surgerycould be an option including the removal of troublesome adenoids orover large tonsils.Ifthe cause of snoringis a blocked nasal air passage this can be cured with a simple surgicalprocedure. It is important to consult with a doctor way to find out ifa deviated septum is the cause and find out whether surgery may be thebest way forward.
Other Snoring Remedies
A popularcheap remedy is the nasal strip, which is a piece of flexible plasticembedded in a sticking plaster. The strip is placed over the outside ofthe nose and as the plastic tries to straighten itself out, acontinuous pressure pulls open the nostrils, widening the nasalpassages and allowing in air. It is important to buy the right size ofstrip or it won’t work. Nasal strips are popular and said to beeffective but it depends on the cause of thesnoring problem. They are not a cure for sleep Apnea.
