While we all want a peaceful night’s sleep, sharing a bed with someone who snores can feel like a nightmare. Unfortunately, most people who snore are unaware of it, so you may need to bring it up to them personally.
What is snoring?
According to Healthline, “Snoring happens when air flows through your throat as you breathe in your sleep. This causes the relaxed tissues in your throat to vibrate, leading to harsh, and often irritating sounds.”
Tips to silence snoring
Whether it’s you or someone you know who snores loudly, there are several tips and tricks to reduce the noise. Although there are surgical and non-surgical options for treating snoring, the good news is that simple lifestyle changes can often help.
Sleep on your side can improve airflow and significantly reduce snoring. Changing your sleeping position may help you – or your partner – sleep more soundly.
Raising the head of your bed can open up your throat airways, reducing snoring. You can use extra pillows or bed risers to achieve this.
Avoid alcohol before bed as alcohol relaxes the muscles in your throat, which can worsen snoring. Limiting alcohol before sleep could lessen the issue.
Ensure to maintain a healthy weight as extra tissue in the throat caused by being overweight can contribute to snoring. Keeping a balanced body weight can help.
Sleep deprivation may increase the risk of snoring. Healthline suggests that “sleep deprivation can cause throat muscles to relax, making you more susceptible to airway obstruction.” Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
By incorporating these simple lifestyle changes, both you and your partner – or sibling – can enjoy the restful sleep you deserve.
