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A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 9:51am On May 29, 2015
If you’re like most Nigerians you probably don’t get eight hours sleep each night. But, if you also constantly feel exhausted, experience headaches for no obvious reason or have high blood pressure, you could have a more serious problem.That’s because these can all be the result of snoring which is, in turn, the most common symptom of a potentially serious health problem—obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

While most people think of snoring as a minor annoyance, research shows it can be hazardous to your health, People who suffer from OSA repeatedly and unknowingly stop breathing during the night due to a complete or partial obstruction of their airway. It occurs when the jaw, throat, and tongue muscles relax, blocking the airway used to breathe. The resulting lack of oxygen can last for a minute or longer, and occur hundreds of times each night.

Thankfully, most people wake when a complete or partial obstruction occurs, but it can leave you feeling completely exhausted. OSA has also been linked to a host of health problems including:

Acid reflux
Frequent nighttime urination
Memory loss
Stroke
Depression
Diabetes
Heart attack

People over 35 are at higher risk.

Fortunately, there is now a comfortable, far less costly and invasive treatment option available. A recent case study published by Eastern Virginia Medical School's Division of Sleep Medicine in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine concludes that wearing a simple chinstrap while you sleep can be an effective treatment for OSA.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 12:17pm On May 30, 2015
Ways to put snoring to rest with these few tips.

1.Change Your Sleep Position.
Lying on your back makes the base of your tongue and soft palate collapse to the back wall of your throat, causing a vibrating sound during sleep. Sleeping on your side may help prevent this.
"A body pillow (a full-length pillow that supports your entire body) provides an easy fix, It enables you to maintain sleeping on your side and can make a dramatic difference."


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Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 10:40pm On May 30, 2015
2. Lose Weight.
Weight loss helps some people but not everyone. "Thin people snore, too, If you've gained weight and started snoring and did not snore before you gained weight, weight loss may help. "If you gain weight around your neck, it squeezes the internal diameter of the throat, making it more likely to collapse during sleep, triggering snoring."
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by DorothyGarcia: 2:53am On May 31, 2015
edward1984:
2. Lose Weight.
Weight loss helps some people but not everyone. "Thin people snore, too, If you've gained weight and started snoring and did not snore before you gained weight, weight loss may help. "If you gain weight around your neck, it squeezes the internal diameter of the throat, making it more likely to collapse during sleep, triggering snoring."

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Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 1:12pm On May 31, 2015
3. Avoid Alcohol.
Alcohol and sedatives reduce the resting tone of the muscles in the back of your throat, making it more likely you'll snore. "Drinking alcohol four to five hours before sleeping makes snoring worse," People who don't normally snore will snore after drinking alcohol
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 10:55am On Jun 01, 2015
4 Practice Good Sleep Hygiene.: Poor sleep habits (also known as poor sleep "hygiene"wink can have an effect similar to that of drinking alcohol, Working long hours without enough sleep, for example, means when you finally hit the sack you're overtired. "You sleep hard and deep, and the muscles become floppier, which creates snoring."
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 5:39pm On Jun 01, 2015
Open Nasal Passages. : If snoring starts in your nose, keeping nasal passages open may help. It allows air to move through slower, "Imagine a narrow garden hose with water running through. The narrower the hose, the faster the water rushes through."
Your nasal passages work similarly. If your nose is clogged or narrowed due to a cold or other blockage, the fast-moving air is more likely to produce snoring.
A hot shower before you go to bed can help open nasal passages, Also, keep a bottle of saltwater rinse in the shower. "Rinse your nose out with it while you're showering to help open up passages,"
A neti pot could also be used to rinse out the nasal passages with a salt-water solution.
Nasal strips may also work to lift nasal passages and open them up -- if the problem exists in your nose and not within the soft palate.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 1:53pm On Jun 02, 2015
Smoking : Smoking tends to block the air passages by irritating the nose and throat membranes. Quitting smoking is anyway good for a better overall health. So, we’d suggest you to give up on smoking as soon as possible.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 8:48pm On Jun 02, 2015
Keeping Hydrated : Dried throat encourages snoring. So, make sure you drink a lot of water throughout the day and especially, before going to sleep. According to researchers, a woman must have 11 cups of water from all the food and liquids in a day whereas men require at least 16 cups.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 2:02pm On Jun 03, 2015
9.Warm Fluids : Drink something warm before going to sleep. It can be honey in lukewarm water or warm milk with a pinch of turmeric. Turmeric has great anti-bacterial and healing properties. If you don’t like milk, organic tea with tulsi is also a good option.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 9:29am On Jun 04, 2015
Pets : People, who have pets, must keep them out of the bedroom. Dogs shed dander that contains allergens. These danders are very light, so they stay in the air and you eventually breathe them, which might cause snoring by blocking the nasal passage. It may also cause allergies to some people.

Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 11:40am On Jun 05, 2015
Snoring with the mouth open indicates some problem with your throat tissues.

Snoring with the mouth closed may be related with your tongue.

Snoring while you sleep on your back is usually mild and you just need to work on your sleeping habits and lifestyle.

All time snoring is severe and you may have to take a comprehensive treatment to cure it.
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by Pinocchioo(f): 6:24pm On Jun 05, 2015
wow, nice tips. Never knew about nasal passage

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Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 6:49pm On Jun 05, 2015
Pinocchioo:
wow, nice tips. Never knew about nasal passage


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Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 7:33pm On Jun 07, 2015
Humidify, humidify, humidify : If you sleep in a room with dry air it’s possible that its contributing or causing you to snore. Dry air dries out our throat and nasal membranes and contributes to congestion. This makes it air movement restricted, and will set your tissues vibrating. There are two ways to going about treating your snoring if this is the case-buy a humidifier, or move to an exceptionally exotic tropical location.
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 11:35am On Jun 09, 2015
Keep up on housecleaning : As much fun as cleaning is, keeping up on making sure your living quarters are spick and span can pay off in the end. Allergens like pollen, dust, animal dander, and other unseen irritants can cause congestion and irritate your airways, both of which can contribute to snoring. Also make sure you’re changing your air filters on a regular basis.
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 9:03pm On Jun 09, 2015
Practice Pranayama : Pranayama is a type of yoga exercise dedicated to learning how to control your breathing. You master taking deep, slow, breaths and get the most out of the oxygen around you. It aids in the delivery of blood to the brain and overall increases circulation. It is also an incredible technique for relaxation. Pranayama has been used to relieve various sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Look into some classes or practice at home to possibly reduce or eliminate your snoring. You will feel rested, rejuvenated, and energized as a result.
Re: A New Solution That Stops Snoring And Lets You Sleep by edward1984(m): 1:01pm On Jun 10, 2015
Exercise your tongue and throat

Making the muscles in your tongue and throat stronger can help reduce snoring because it decreases the chance of them slipping limply backwards when you rest. As we age we tend to snore more as well, because our tissues are losing strength and elasticity, which means they Fill up your airways more than they once did. There are a number of different exercises you can try, many being adopted from speech pathologists or doctors who use them to help patients who have trouble swallowing.

Ideas for exercises
-Try to protrude the lower jaw over the upper jaw with your teeth showing while you count slowly to ten. Repeat 5-10 times a day.

-Give your tongue a work out by saying this phrase at least 10-20 times before going to sleep “The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue.”

-Put your tongue out perfectly straight as far as you can. Move it left, then right, touching the corner of your lips but making sure it stays straight. Do this in front of a mirror twice a day.
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