Monday, November 3, 2008

Snoring, Eh? A Look At What Makes You A Snorer

By Harold Ulvaeus

Snoring. A word many have joked about, but to sleep next to, or trying to sleep that is, next to someone snoring is no joking matter.

Snoring can be deeply disruptive and aggravating, lasting throughout the night making sleep an impossibility for the "audience" or shall we say "recipient". Sleep deprivation can cause a number of negative effects including disturbances in sugar metabolism showing patterns of pre-diabetes, thyroid imbalances and increased risk for obesity.

When there is a need, there will be products. And so it is with snoring. Untold devices and contraptions are available to try to help the snorer be quiet.Some of them work somewhat, and some not at all. one of the problems is that people snore for a variety of reasons and these devices are for the most part only a band aid.

Strapping your chin to keep your mouth shut, or sleeping on a special pillow, or forcing you to sleep on your side may bring some temporary relief, but as soon as that chin strap comes off, you are snoring again.

Natural methods such as yoga, changing sleeping position, breathing exercises, not consuming alcohol prior to bed can all help to some extent, but they too are not cause oriented.

The most common causes of snoring are all related to the tissue in and around the mouth and throat from narrow nasal passages, stuffy nose, weak muscles in the throat, tense muscles in the jaw, soft palate being weak and falling into throat and the tongue being weak falling backwards and partially blocking the airways.

The great news is that all these causes can be remedied with easy to do gentle exercises. A few minutes per day, and you can sleep quietly and deeply without disturbing yourself or those sharing your bed. - 15343

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