Life Essentials Magazine January 2018

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TREAT YOUR CONGESTION
Congestion from allergies or other conditions which plug up your nose will
cause snoring. When congested, your airways and nasal passages become congested,
this may result in air being blocked and you end up snoring. Taking a decongestant
an hour before bed can help to clear out your nose and allow you to sleep well.
A first step towards the elimination of snoring is getting your allergies under control.
If you suffer from allergies, it can block your nostrils, causing issues with your respiratory
system. Also, many people with allergy inhale and exhale through their mouths, a
practice that increases the likelihood of snoring. Take antihistamines and use a humidifier
to keep allergies under control.
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CHECK YOUR
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
Many prescription medicines can cause
snoring, discuss if this is happening to
you with your doctor. Certain prescription
medications can cause snoring. Painkillers,
antihistamines, sleeping pills, and muscle
relaxers usually relax your muscles, causing
a restricted airway. If your airway is
reduced, you will snore.
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DO TONGUE EXERCISES
To reduce your snoring problem, try
sliding your tongue against the back of
your front teeth. Pull your tongue back
towards your throat and then slide it forward
up to your teeth, and continue this
alternation for three minutes. By working
on these muscles, you’ll help ensure your
passageways remain as open as possible
so that you can decrease snoring.
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AVOID EXERCISING
JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
Do not exercise too much before you go
to bed for the night. This is because your
breathing can be interfered with by the
exercise, just prior to you going to sleep.
This can lead to airways which are constricted,
and then comes the snoring.
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