| IVL Products Health Watch - Cure Your Snoring The Natural Way |
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Dear Reader,
If your partner's snoring is interfering with your ability
to get a good night's sleep you are not alone. Recent
studies indicate that 45 percent of normal adults snore
occasionally, while around 30 percent of adults snore a few
times a week. More than forty million Americans - (one in
seven people) -- suffer from habitual snoring, according to
a report by the National Commission on Sleep Disorders
Research. Another seven million to 15 million Americans
suffer from a related problem, sleep apnea, says the
American Sleep Apnea Association. As we grow older, more
people snore and they usually snore louder and longer.
Snoring happens when air flows past relaxed tissues in your
throat, causing the tissue to vibrate as you breathe.
Snoring ranges from mildly irritating to extremely annoying.
The causes of snoring vary from person to person. Chronic
nasal congestion or a deviated septum can cause a person to
snore. Many people snore only when they are suffering from
asthma attacks, allergy symptoms or a cold or sinus
infection. Your mouth anatomy might be to blame for your
snoring if you have a low, thick soft palate or enlarged
tonsils or adenoids in the back of your throat.
Snoring is sometimes caused by consuming too much alcohol
before bedtime. Alcohol acts as a sedative, relaxing throat
muscles. Smoking also worsens the symptoms of snoring
because it irritates the nasal passages. People who are
overweight are more likely to snore than people who are not
overweight. A combination of diet and exercise will not only
help you to lose weight and lessen the chances of snoring,
but will also promote a healthier lifestyle overall.
Allergy sufferers who snore should make a diligent effort to
rid their homes of any allergens, including dust, pet hair,
cigarette smoke, etc. This can be done with regular cleaning
and the use of air filtration devices, which should be used
in every room and especially in the bedroom. One of the
leading causes of snoring is when airways become restricted,
either in the throat or nasal area, which is very common
among allergy patients.
Sleeping on your side may help reduce the chances of
snoring. When you are ready to turn in for the night, try
sleeping on your side instead of your back. Individuals who
normally sleep on their back tend to have problems when
their tongue or fatty tissues rest in the back of their
throat and restrict breathing. When this happens, snoring is
often induced.
There are numerous herbal snoring remedies on the market. A
good natural remedy for snoring will reduce the tendency to
snore by opening nasal passageways and promoting normal
nighttime breathing. Herbalists and other alternative health
practitioners can help you select the remedy that best suits
your needs.
Many believe that marjoram oil provides just the right
natural treatment for snoring. Often sold in a jar with a
marjoram soaked sponge, the product is left open on the
nightstand table. You can then inhale the pleasant oils as
they gently surround the nasal passages.
If your partner's snoring is keeping you from getting a good
night's sleep it is important to seek out a solution. Sleep
deprivation is a common condition that affects 47 million
Americans, or almost a quarter of the adult population.
Symptoms can interfere with memory, energy levels, mental
abilities and emotions. Exhaustion and fatigue affect our
moods, causing pessimism, sadness, stress and anger. The
National Sleep Foundation has suggested that social problems
like road rage may be caused, in part, by a national
epidemic of sleepiness.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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