Snoring is a disease that affects several people causing discomfort while sleeping. The noises commonly called snoring are produced when the air rubs once morest some of the structures of the pharynx and makes them vibrate.
Experts estimate that almost all people snore from time to time. Nevertheless, For some, snoring can be a chronic problem and can even indicate a serious illness.
For example, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, sometimes these sounds can be a sign of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
The above, without forgetting that snoring can be a nuisance to the partner or person who can hear it. These individuals often complain that falling asleep with these noises is almost impossible.
According to the nonprofit, some lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, sleeping on your side and avoiding sleeping on your back, treating nasal congestion, avoiding sleep deprivation, or avoiding alcoholic beverages before going to sleep can help people stop snoring.
Likewise, it is possible to help yourself with some natural remedies. For example, the specialized lifestyle medium, Panorama, has listed Two plants that can help reduce this problem:
Eucalyptus
This natural product has expectorant properties that help soothe the throat and open the airways to prevent snoring.
The portal better with health explained how these eucalyptus properties can be used. This requires: a cup of water (250 milliliters), two tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves (30 grams) and two tablespoons of mint (30 grams).
Preparation and use:
1. Bring a pot to the fire together with the water and the plants.
2. Once it starts to boil, lower the heat and transfer the infusion to another container.
3. Wait for it to rest for regarding 10 minutes.
4. After the time, put your face in front of the container to inhale the steam.
5. You should not be too close to the steam to avoid burns.
Brown
The compounds of this plant, depending on the organism of each person, can contribute to opening the airways and thus, in the midst of sleep, rest is better and snoring does not bother other people.
It is possible to mix rue with olive oil to combat snoring. The necessary ingredients for this preparation are: a cup of olive oil of 200 grams and three tablespoons of rue (45 grams).
Preparation and use:
1. Add the olive oil in a bowl. Then add the rue and mix the product obtained.
2. Seal the container with aluminum foil and let it rest in a dark place.
3. After two weeks, strain the oil to remove the rue leaves.
4. Apply it on the nose, neck and nape.
In addition to the above, also there are other tips that can be put into practice to avoid or, if necessary, silence snoringrecommended by Mayo Clinic:
- Lose weight: overweight people may have extra tissues in the throat that contribute to snoring. Losing weight can help reduce snoring.
- Side sleeping: when lying on your back, the tongue falls back into the throat, narrowing the airway and partially obstructing airflow. Try to sleep on your side.
- Stop smoking: This action can reduce snoring, in addition to having many other benefits for health and, above all, for the respiratory system.
