You've made it to the last part of the sleep series. You either really can't sleep, or you're curious to find out more tips and tricks. Either way I welcome you to my article. This part of the sleep series is for people who can't sleep due to snoring. It's either you or your loved one who can't seem to stop the problem no matter what you or they've tried. I can't promise this will help you, but it won't hurt to try.
Perhaps you're snoring because you have nasal congestion. If that's the case then this simple remedy can give you some relief.
Step 1: First and foremost stay hydrated. Phlegm will thicken if there's not enough water present in the body. Thick phlegm makes the congestion worse.
Step 2: Grab about 4 cups of water and 2-3 Eucalyptus leaves or 3 drops of Eucalyptus oil. Bring that to a roaring boil and turn off the burner. Stand over it with a towel on your head and breathe in the steam. Keep your eyes closed if you feel uncomfortable and be careful to not tip over the hot pot of water. (If you are under the age of 18 or are physically impaired, have someone either watch or assist you.) Breathe through your nose or chest. You can switch methods of breathing back and forth if you want. After about 10-15 minutes stop. The steam and vapors from the leaf should help loosen any phlegm.
Step 3: Expel any excess phlegm and try to sleep.
If you're the kind of person who has something physically wrong (Sleep Apnea) that makes you snore this might help.
Step 1: Go to a sleep specialist and figure out if your snoring is because of a restricted airway or a misaligned jaw or both. If it's restricted airway only you might have Asthma and you'll need treatment. If it's your jaw that's causing you to drop your tongue and restrict your breathing, then continue to step 2.
Step 2: Buy a jaw supporter. There are various kinds in the market. Pick one you'll feel will work best. Jaw supporters have been shown to help people with Sleep Apnea by keeping the jaw aligned when sleeping. It keeps the airway free of obstruction allowing for limited to no snoring. Jaw supporters are also a lot less expensive and cumbersome then CPAP masks. (If you've already tried it and it won't work, then get a CPAP mask if you can afford it.)
Step 3: Now that you spent the time and money figuring out what's wrong, enjoy a snore free night.
Article written by: Rosemary Jasmine Rivera
I hope this article was helpful to you. For more tips and tricks, check out my blog. http://rosemaryjasminerivera.blogspot.com/
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