Stop Snoring, Sleep Better: It's Possible
If your snoring is interrupting your own sleep, then you have a medical problem. There is something that is blocking your air passages. Snoring loud enough to wake yourself up is not normal and doesn't have to be put up with. The importance of getting the right amount of sleep has been far underestimated in today's culture. If you don't get regular sleep of at least seven hours a night (or whenever you sleep), you will have trouble learning, be more irritable and have lower resistance to illnesses. Here are some tips on how to stop snoring and sleep better.
Go To The Doctor
Not being able to get regular sleep because of your own snoring is a red letter danger sign from your body to your brain. It could be for a number of reasons, some of which are dangerous, but treatable. For example, sleep apnea temporarily chokes you awake. This tends to get worse if ignored, not better, making even a nap impossible. Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step to stop snoring and sleep better.
Check Your Diet
If you are overweight, then the excess fat in your neck could be squeezing your air passages together, causing the snoring. This can also be enhanced if you eat certain foods right before going to bed. Try to avoid milk products - even soy milk products. Also, avoid alcohol. It works as a sedative for all of your muscles. If you need a drink before going to bed, try herbal tea such as chamomile. This will help you stop snoring and sleep better.
You might not like to hear this, but most snorers are overweight. Usually, the more overweight you are, the worse the snoring problem is. You need to loose the weight in order to stop snoring and sleep better. By cutting out alcohol, you are easily cutting out not only a big source of calories, but something that promotes snoring. Regular exercise - even just walking a half hour a day five days a week - will help your body settle into sleep easier.
If You Sleep With Someone Else
It is very romantic to sleep in the same bed as your lover. However, for sleep, this is impractical and often impossible. While you are trying to stop snoring and sleep better, talk to your partner about sleeping in another room. Keeping your partner awake with your snoring can be a source of friction that neither of you need.
