Snoring is a very common problem and happens when the muscles in the tongue and

throat are relaxed during sleep. As you breathe in it causes these muscles to

vibrate and produces the snoring sound.

There are many types of snoring treatment available some of which are natural

and others involve surgery.

Obesity is known to induce snoring. overweight people are also more likely

to snore as they have more muscle and tissue around the neck and throat. Some

of this extra muscle could hinder the flow of air and so the heavier the person

the more prone he or she is to snore loudly.

Thus, to prevent the possibility of snoring at night, you're advised from putting

on too much weight. Not only will you escape from major health problems such

as coronary diseases, you can also save yourself from disturbing your partner's

sleep.

Try and do some exercise each day, you don't have to go down to the gym or

do excessive workouts but just 20 minutes walking several times a week can make

a big difference to your wellbeing. Over time your muscles will strengthen and

your breathing will improve.

You could even consider joining a yoga class or if you enjoy sport take up

tennis or golf. You will have more energy and feel more relaxed and ready for

sleep at bedtime.

However substances that induce relaxation can also trigger snoring. Don't drink

alcohol or take tranquilisers just before going to bed

as not only will they make your breathing slow but also cause you to snore.

If the muscles in the throat are to relaxed it can cause them to move about

more easily resulting in muscle vibration and snoring.

Don't eat a full meal to late at night as this causes the food to sit in your

stomach. As a result you will feel heavy and a pressure on your diaphram. This

pressure can cause you to snore.

This can't always be avoided if you are home late from work or a night out,

try and have a light snack instead to satisfy your hunger, or if you do have

a big meal try and stay up about an hour later to allow the food to digest before

going to bed.

Sleeping on your back can make matters worse as gravity helps the toungue muscles

to fall back down the throat causing you to snore. Stitching tennis balls on

the back of your pyjama top isn't the best snoring treatment as you will probably

keep waking up every time you move onto your back resulting in poor sleep.

You will probably also feel pain from the tennis balls digging into your back!!

Instead try elevating your bed by 30 degrees since this height is known to

lessen collapse of the tissues in the throat.