Everyone knows just how invaluable good sleep is to the rest of our lives. A night of solid sleep leaves us feeling refreshed and energized in the morning, empowered and strong enough to take on whatever challenges the day may bring. Even in classic fairy tales, sleep was essential to the hero’s success in his quest: often when he struggled deciding on the right course of action, he was advised that the morning is wiser than the evening. In other words, that all decisions should be made when his mind is clear and he is well rested following a good night of solid sleep.

But imagine that our hero is a snorer, and the agony of his condition haunts both himself, his loyal sidekicks and everyone else he encounters on his journey. What then? What are the chances that he would be able to defeat the dragon and rescue the princess if he is cranky, sleep deprived and unable to function? And even if he gets the girl, can there really be a happily ever when night after night they are kept awake by his roaring sound of his snoring?

Although the classic folk hero never snores (and neither does his princess), outside of the fairy tales snoring is a real problem that affects between 30-50% of the world’s population. Contrary to popular beliefs, snoring is just as widespread among women as it is among men. In fact, some studies estimate that about 40% of women over the age of 60 regularly snore in their sleep.

Easy temporary fixes, such as earplugs, earmuffs, rolling the snorer onto their back are the traditional ‘solutions’. These fixes are by no means cures, but they do provide temporary relief (from frustration, mostly), to those who are kept awake by their partner’s condition.

There are many professed cures to snoring, and some go as far as surgery. In most cases, however, surgery is an extreme step and many western doctors only advice it as a last resort, in cases where snoring is associated with other conditions and poses a real health threat to the snorer.

Snoring is often a symptom of a more serious medical issue, such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. If you suspect that this may apply to you, make an appointment at your local sleep lab and get tested.

If your snoring is a stand-alone malady, then natural remedies can make a world of a difference in getting you to stop snoring and finally enjoy a good night of solid sleep. There are plenty of different natural cures that come in the form of nasal sprays, special pillows, face masks and dental bites. How well a single one works will depend on what’s causing snoring in your particular case.

If you are congested, then cutting down on intake of dairy foods, and using nasal sprays will be a huge help.
If your snoring caused by the peculiar structure of your mouth, a very soft palate or tongue, then a mechanical solution, such as a face mask or a snore-less pillow will do the trick.

If you are overweight, the pressure on your chest and neck is probably what’s causing you to snore. Adjust your lifestyle, eat a healthier diet and start exercising- and snoring will ease.

Finally, there are plenty of breathing and mouth exercises that have been proven to help minimize and to prevent snoring.

Understanding what causes you to snore is the first step in your journey to cure the condition and get the great night’s sleep that both you and your partner so desperately need. Implementing your knowledge is the second, and the final one. Armed with information and determination, you can achieve your snore-less happy ending. So why wait?

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