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Reduce snoring with these 12 simple home remedies for snoring. Do you ever have trouble falling asleep thanks to your partner over there sawing logs? Perhaps you've opened yourself up by your own loud snoring. Uh-oh, then that's a real problem, but don't sweat it. With these simple, yet highly effective lifestyle changes your snoring will be reduced for better sleep in no time.    Sleep On Your Side If you tend to sleep on your back, simply switching up your sleeping position can help put an end to your snoring entirely at night. You see when you sleep on your...

If you are a habitual snorer, check out these potentially life-saving facts about snoring and consult with your healthcare provider as soon as possible.      1. Snorers have a higher risk of stroke.    As mentioned, chronic snoring is typically a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Because OSA temporarily cuts your air supply during sleep, it deprives the brain of oxygen needed to keep the body’s systems running smoothly. To compensate, the body releases stress hormones which, over time, elevate blood pressure and affect the heart’s ability to pump normally. Both high blood pressure and erratic heart function can...

Sleep is a vital bodily function that allows us to relax and recharge physically and mentally.  Good sleep causes you to be refreshed and alert after you wake up. The quality of sleep goes a long way in improving your overall health and well-being as it also fights off diseases.  Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. (1) Importance of Sleep  The ideal amount of sleep for any adult is about seven to nine hours. Children require a lot more sleep than adults, especially if they are...

Snoring: Snoring is the most common cause of disturbed sleep in adults. Researchers have proved that people may wake up as many as 30 times during an hour because of snoring as they cannot experience peaceful sleep. This may not only hinder their effectiveness but also keep them tired throughout the day. Why does snoring occur is answered by both physiological and functional reasons. Physiological and Functional Causes: The physiological reasons may include obstructive sleep apnea is lack of oxygen occurring from the excessive amount of fat tissue in the neck or in the abdomen, which may put additional pressure...

No matter how kind, patient, and understanding you are, if you live with someone who snores... Or if you are a snorer yourself... You know that snoring is often the death of otherwise happy, loving relationships “It makes me want to smother my boyfriend. No joke… I need my sleep. When he’s snoring, I’m cranky and irritated because I’m not getting enough sleep. I’m tired the next day, so it is a BIG deal… Some nights he ends up sleeping on the sofa. I keep sending him information for devices that will help his snoring problem...   He also gets...