It's predicted that as much as 40% of the population aged between 30 and 50 snore, whether male, female and of any size and shape. Of course there are certain factors that contribute to a person's snoring, such as being overweight, but besides going on a diet there are several different snoring remedies that have each been proven to make a difference.

As with any type of remedy, the best thing to do is choose one which corresponds to the nature of your problem. That is, you should find out what's causing your snoring first before launching into any old remedy that's available. If you have allergies then it's likely that your nose is simply blocked up during the night and causing problems breathing. In this case you should consult with your doctor about taking regular antihistamines to open up the airways at night and stop the problem. Alternatively, if you're allergic to dust mites and have a second hand mattress then it may be worth buying a new one and spraying your home with anti-dust mite spray.

On the other hand, some people have a problem with the muscles at the back of the airway. They are not toned enough and so relax to the point where they cause obstruction. Some people have found a successful snoring remedy to be singing lessons, as they tone these muscles up.

If you only snore when you lie on your back then it's worth a simple remedy to make sleeping in this way uncomfortable. The tradition here is to sew half a tennis ball the the back of the snorer's pajamas. That way when they roll over it's very uncomfortable and they go on their side again. Eventually they'll learn, subconsciously, that sleeping on their back is not nice and won't even try.

Many of you reading this will have tried any easy and home-made remedy that's possible, including the ones listed here. This probably means your snoring condition is moderate to severe and you will need to invest in something more substantial to help, such as a CPAP device. These are used in the treatment of sleep apnea, to pump pressurized air in the airway when you breathe in and keep it open. You can also visit specific dental professionals to have a retainer fitted. These devices work by jutting your bottom jaw forward when you wear them, which automatically opens the airway. The only disadvantages with these sorts of devices are that they can be expensive and also that it can be hard to sleep whilst wearing them. The more you persevere with them the easier it will get, so don't give up straight away if it's not comfortable the first night.

Other snoring remedies include nasal strips and devices to keep the nasal cavity open during the night, as well as throat sprays to lubricate the muscles and a whole range of natural therapies such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy and aromatherapy.

Before you start taking a look at snoring remedies it's well worth visiting your doctor for advice on the best ones and also to find out the root cause of your snoring problem. You may even find that snoring remedies for your particular condition are free.

Stan Tian

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