Snoring is a serious problem; both for snorers, and for
those who live with (and love!) snorers.

Snoring can be dangerous - if you're a problem snorer, you
do need to get yourself checked out. But don't let anyone
tell you that surgery is the only answer for people with
really serious snoring problems - there are dozens of non-
surgical ways of stopping snoring.

There are devices such as the the "Sandler" Pillow and
appliances like CPAPs and tongue retrainers, and medically
prescribed pharmaceuticals which can help alleviate problem
snoring.

But did you know that there are also numerous simple home
remedies and techniques that have proved effective for
thousands of snorers?

- Warm Beverages Before Bedtime

Drinking a warm beverage just before bedtime has proven to
be an effective remedy for a number of snorers. Adding a
small amount of honey to the water can help coat the walls
of the trachea. Some people have even found that combining
honey, warm water, and apple cider vinegar creates a rather
potent, yet non-addictive and non-fattening anti-snoring
drink.

Herbal tea, particularly the kind labeled Breathe Easy (or
anything that promotes an unclogged airway) can help prevent
snoring. Some of these teas can also contain chamomile or
other herbs that promote sleeping.

- Diet

Surprisingly, many people aren't entirely sure of what
they're allergic to. This is definitely an area to watch
when tackling your snoring - anything that leads to
congestion can enhance snoring.

Vitamin C can be a significant irritant - monitor your
reactions when taking vitamin C in both supplement and
direct form (through fruit or juice).

These foods may also enhance congestion in some people:
-dairy products
-fried foods
-chocolate
-frozen foods
-some baked goods (e.g. pizza)

However, there are some foods that are purported to be good
for snorers; which means, of course, that they can possibly
help alleviate some degree of snoring. These anti-snore-
friendly foods (i.e. foods that tone the trachea) include:

-mustard greens
-pears
-thyme
-horseradish
-onions
-garlic
-leeks
-scallions
-lobster
-seaweed

- Essential Oils

There are several herbal stop-snoring remedies that are
commercially available, such as Snoreeze and D-Snore.

Why not try making your own remedies using essential oils?

Marjoram essential oil can be an effective stop snoring
remedy, helping keep the nasal passages and upper
respiratory clear. Try a 50/50 blend of marjoram and
lavender oils, either on your pillow or applied below the
nose before sleeping, or using an electric diffuser.

Blends of the following essential oils have also helped some
people as stop snoring remedies (used as above): Common
Mint, Peppermint, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Clove, Pine, Fennel,
Sage, Thyme, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender,Scotch Pine,
and Mastic.

- Throat Exercises

Exercises that help strengthen and tone the muscles in the
throat can help alleviate snoring and, in some cases,
actually get rid of it altogether. Here are three simple
ways of improving throat strength/toning throat muscles:

-Take a pencil and hold it between the teeth for up to 5
minutes. The grip should be firm, but not painful at all.

-Take your finger and gently press against your chin for a
few minutes (no more than 3).

-Push your tongue against your lower row of teeth for about
five minutes.

These exercises should be performed just before bedtime, and
no strain should occur. It should not at all be a painful
experience.

- The Snore Ball

The Snore Ball is the classic home-made device to cut out
snoring. Put a tennis ball, golf ball or rolled-up bundle
of socks in a pyjama or T-shirt pocket and then put it on
back-to-front. When you move to sleep on your back - and
open your mouth to emit loud snoring - the snore ball gives
you a wake up call of discomfort.

For some people, it's all they need as a snoring cure -
particularly for those who don't toss and turn a lot during
sleep, and simply need a bit of a nudge to return back to a
side-sleeping position. Over time, many people who use
snore balls find that they habitually sleep on their side,
and hence, the snore ball becomes redundant.

Why not give some of these free home snoring remedies and
solutions a try - one of them could even crack your problem
snoring for good!

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of stopping problem snoring, please visit
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dozens more effective stop storing tips and techniques.