How to Stop Snoring

Snoring is a very common problem, affecting nearly 90 million men and women in the United States. This annoying sound can disrupt your sleep as well as your partner’s.

Snoring happens when relaxed structures in the throat vibrate and start making noise. It is often considered a sleep disorder and heavy snoring can have serious medical and social consequences.

So, if you have the habit of snoring, you need to take necessary steps to combat the problem. Remember that everyone needs their rest and with snoring your nights simply cannot be as restful and peaceful.
 

Numerous products are available to treat snoring, but most of them haven’t been proven effective. There’s no miracle cure for snoring, but certain lifestyle changes and easy home remedies can be a big help in controlling it.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for snoring.

1. Peppermint

The anti-inflammatory property in peppermint helps reduce swelling of the membranes in the lining of the throat and nostrils, thus promoting easy and smooth breathing. Peppermint remedies work well for temporary snoring due to an allergy, a cold or dry air.

>  Add one or two drops of peppermint oil to a glass of water. Gargle with it before going to bed. Make sure not to swallow this solution. Do this daily until you get the desired result.
>  If dry air and congestion are causing your snoring, add a few drops of peppermint oil (you can also use eucalyptus oil) to a humidifier about 30 minutes before you go to bed and turn it on. Run the humidifier overnight. This will help open up your airways so you don’t snore.
>  You can also rub a little peppermint oil into the lower portions of each side of your nose before going to bed.

2. Olive Oil

Being a strong anti-inflammatory agent, olive oil eases the tissues all along the respiratory passages, reducing the swelling to provide a clear passage for air. It can also reduce soreness. Use this remedy regularly to also lessen the vibrations in the throat and stop snoring.
>  Take two or three sips of olive oil before going to bed daily.
>  Combine one-half teaspoon each of olive oil and honey. Consume it daily before going to bed.

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