subject: Common Stop Snore Remedies [print this page] Google "stop snoring"Google "stop snoring". It will return over one million results. The snoring niche is definitely big business. There are many, many treatments, remedies, and devices designed to help a person stop or moderate snoring. The choices can be downright overwhelming, and you could end up spending a great deal of money and find that you still snore as much as ever. Let's take a look at some of the more common stop snore remedies, remedies that have proven over time to work.
Exercises
Stop snoring exercises are free and they work. Sing in the shower, press your tongue to the roof of your mouth, do an extended yawn where you move your jaw forward, or do an exaggerated chewing motion. All are designed to strengthen the throat muscles. Toned muscles take up less space so your throat is less likely to become blocked when you sleep. Firm muscles won't sag into your airway, causing you to snore.
Chin Straps
The most common type of snoring is with the mouth open. Close the mouth and you are forced to breathe through your nose, eliminating the snoring. If your mouth sags open after you fall asleep and you begin snoring, a chin strap should help you. It goes under your chin and attaches across the top of the head.
Mouth Guards
Stop snoring mouth guards work by gently moving the jaw slightly forward, keeping it from restricting the airway while sleeping. Some also gently hold the tongue in place, keeping it from falling back in the throat. They can be quite pricey since the custom fit ones are only available by prescription through your dentist. However, you can get inexpensive rubber mouthpieces through the Internet or at drug stores.
Nasal Separator
Many people snore through their nose, not their mouth, so mouth guards and chin straps probably won't work for them. A nasal separator may be the answer for them. It is inserted into the nostrils and works by opening the nostrils and gently forcing them forward, keeping the nasal airway unobstructed.
Stop Snoring Ring
This ring, usually made of silver or copper, is worn on the little finger of the left hand while in bed. It works by stimulating an acupressure point that goes to the brain, quieting the nerves that control snoring. It may sound like voodoo medicine to a Westerner, but acupressure has been used successfully by the Chinese for a couple of thousand years. A stop snoring ring might be the answer for someone who can't comfortably wear any of the other devices while sleeping.
As you can see, there are many different snore remedies for all types of snoring. Armed with information gathered during your research and with a little diligence, you will be able to find a snoring remedy that will work for you.
