Play a wind instrument or sing
Singing a song or playing a wind instrument could be a pleasant solution to your snoring issues, according to sleep specialist, Dr Kent Smith. He tells Reader’s Digest, “Commonly, snoring is caused by flaccid muscles in the back of the throat. If someone is motivated, learning to play a wind instrument can strengthen these muscles. The didgeridoo even has some research behind it. Singing can also strengthen the muscles, so if you enjoy singing and your housemate can tolerate it, find time to do this daily.”
Treat seasonal allergies
If allergies bother you during the day, they might also be the cause of your snoring. Dr Smarr explains, “If the cause of snoring is inflammation of the airway (often caused by smoking or allergies) you can alleviate this by controlling the allergies medically.”
Use a good pillow
Michelle Fishburg, co-founder and CEO of Slumbr, says the secret to saying goodbye to snoring is in the pillow you use. She tells Reader’s Digest, “As a pillow expert, I will never make the claim that a pillow can cure snoring. And you likely don’t need a gimmicky snoring-specific pillow either. However, snorers should ensure their pillow is properly supporting their head and neck and not inadvertently exacerbating the snoring. A good pillow should help keep your head, neck and spine in neutral alignment – meaning your head is not pushed too far back or forward – to ensure you’re keeping your airways open in your throat. If you’re a positional snorer, use a pillow that is high and thick enough to fill the neck space between your head and the mattress.”
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Source: RD.com
