How to get rid of snoring?

What is the home remedy for to get rid of snoring?

• I have a bad habit of snoring loudly. I did not know this until i was married. My spouse has having lot of trouble in sleeping because of it. Can someone suggest me some home remedy to get rid of this.

• Answer:

  Try the following preventive measures to reduce or eliminate snoring. Changing your sleeping position may be all it takes, but a larger project—namely, losing weight—is often the real ticket to tranquil nights. • Buy yourself a few extra pillows and prop yourself up in bed, rather than lying flat on your back. You'll prevent the tissues in your throat from falling into your air passages. • Elevate the head of your bed. An easy way to do it is to place several flat boards under the legs at the top end of the bed. A couple of short lengths of two-by-eights or two-by-tens under each leg should raise the bed enough to do the trick. • Sleep on your side. Of course, there’s no guarantee you'll stay in that position, but at least start on your side with your arms wrapped around a pillow. There’s a good reason you don't want to sleep on your back: In that position, your tongue and soft palate rest against the back of your throat, blocking the airway. • If hugging a pillow doesn't help, you can ace the problem with service from a sewn-in tennis ball. Here’s how: Sew a little pouch on the back of your pajama top and tuck a tennis ball inside. At night, if you start to roll on your back while you're sleeping, you'll get a nudge from that tennis ball, prompting you to get back on your side. • If nasal congestion is causing your snoring, take a decongestant or antihistamine before you turn in. • Tape your nose open with nasal strips, available at most drugstores. They may look odd, but who’s watching? Following the directions on the package, tape one of the strips to the outside of your nose before you fall asleep. They'll lift and open your nostrils to increase airflow. • Gargle with a peppermint mouthwash to shrink the lining of your nose and throat. This is especially effective if your snoring is a temporary condition caused by a head cold or an allergy. To mix up the herbal gargle, add one drop of peppermint oil to a glass of cold water. (But only gargle—do not swallow.) • It sounds extreme, but some people have used a neck brace—the kind people with whiplash wear—to stop their snoring. It works by keeping your chin extended so your throat doesn't bend and your airway stays open. You don't have to use a stiff plastic brace, however. A soft foam one, available at drugstores or medical supply stores, is less restraining and will work just as well. • Reduce bedroom allergens (dust, pet dander, mold) to alleviate nasal stuffiness by vacuuming floors and drapes. Change sheets and pillowcases often. • If your snoring is a seasonal problem—and you know you're allergic to pollen—try drinking up to three cups of tea made from the herb stinging nettle. Herbalists recommend it for soothing inflammation caused by pollen allergies. To make the tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tablespoon of the dried leaf (available in health-food stores). Cover the tea and let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain and drink. Drink one cup of tea just before bedtime. • Don't eat a heavy meal or drink alcoholic beverages within three hours of turning in. Both can cause your throat muscles to relax more than normal. • Snoring improves as you shed some weight. Losing 10 percent of your body weight can help by easing constriction of the upper airway. • Quit smoking. Tobacco smoke irritates mucous membranes, so your throat swells, narrowing the airway. Smokers also have more problems with nasal congestion. • If you're regularly taking any kind of medication, talk to your doctor about alternatives.Some drugs can make snoring worse, including sleeping pills and sedatives. • Dry air can contribute to snoring. There are lots of ways to do battle with dry air. A humidifier or steam vaporizer in the bedroom can keep your air passages moist; just be sure to clean it regularly, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Another approach: Just before bedtime, fill a bowl with hot water, drape a towel over your head, bend over the bowl so your nose is roughly 15 centimeters from the water, and breathe deeply through your nose for a few minutes. Source : http://besthealthmag.ca