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You Snore? Here’s WHY You Snore
November 20th, 2008Snoring. 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.
Some of the factors affecting the amount of disharmony from snoring is how loud it is, and how long it lasts.
There are many devices, methods and contraptions on the market attempting to help the snorer. Some of them work, some do not work at all.One of the reasons for the lesser success rate is that people snore for a variety of reasons and you need a device or method that deals with the CAUSE of the snoring.
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.
Other natural methods may work to some extent, such as changing position in bed to your side instead of sleeping on your back, yoga, abstaining from alcohol etc. While some of these methods may be helpful, they too will only work as long as you do them.
The important thing for long term success, for nights of quiet and deep sleep is to address the CAUSE. The most common causes for snoring are all related to the tissues and muscles around your airways. A weak soft palate, a tongue lolling back into the throat, stuffy nose, tight muscles around the jaw, are some of the most common causes for you to snore.
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.
