How and how much snoring is harmful to us? What is its remedy?

• Snoring occasionally is not problematic.  If you are a habitual snorer than it is not good for your health. 
• Treatment is necessary for the habitual snorers. 
• They are having risk if sleep apnea, long interruption of breathing,  disturbed sleep.
• Lead to strain heart and a risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Low oxygen level in blood due to lack of breathing leads to pulmonary hypertension.
• Chronic headache 
• Disturbed sleep leads to stress and obesity. 
• Fatigue.

Remedies:

• Reduce weight in case of overweight. 
• Keep the head little bit elevated from bed during sleep, which helps to keep airways open. 
• Check for any deviated septum or nasal polyps. 
• Avoid sedatives/smoking/alcohol.
• Get enough and proper sleep.
• Take facial steam 30 mins before going to bed. 
• Drink more water, especially Lukewarm water. 
• Avoid over eating. 
• Sleep in proper position. 
• Practice pranayam like nadi shuddhi and Ujjayi.
• Practice asana like gomukhasana, ustrasana, and sectional breathing exercises.

Namasthe!

Snoring can happen due to several reasons. It could happen due to either of these reasons:

Anatomy of your mouth: If the passage way is narrow, which could be due to construction of the mouth or due to obesity, it would lead to snoring

Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol relaxes throat muscles and decreases your natural defenses against airway obstruction

Nasal problems.Chronic nasal congestion or a crooked partition between your nostrils (deviated nasal septum) may contribute to your snoring.

Sleep deprivation.Not getting enough sleep can lead to further throat relaxation.

Sleep position.Snoring is typically most frequent and loudest when sleeping on the back as gravity's effect on the throat narrows the airway.

Snoring though usually is not harmful but it would lead to discomfort in sleep, less sleep which will lead to fatigue etc during day time.

Please get a sleep apnea test.

It can be cured naturally. Avoid eating late, do not eat maida or maida based food at night time. Go to bed on time and avoid use of electronics like mobile and tablet PC's before sleeping. A night walk also helps in getting better sleep.

Excess mucus in the body with inflammed mucus membranes can cause a sound during deep breathing when body goes to a state of semi conscious or unconscious rest. 

Excess toxin accumulation in the respiratory tract due to wrong living habits can contribute to such issues. Weight gain also happens in some cases.

Food high with dairy, meat eggs fish starches caffeine , deep fried , excess grease. 

Consume Food high in raw throughout the day, mindful eating , avoid animal products, avoid processed foods 

De clutter the mind off emotional stress to get into deep undisturbed sleep

Practice yoga and pranayama for keeping the nasal passages clean and healthy as you practice lifestyle changes.

Exposure to sunlight and fresh air in parks helps

Be blessed 

Smitha Hemadri ( Educator of natural healing practices)

Snoring is the hoarse sound, which occurs when air passes through the relaxed tissues in throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. Snoring is mostly found in those people who have mucus in nostril area or have a tendency of cough and cold. Basically it is thinning the nasal cavity and contraction of respiratory system. Nearly everyone snores now and then, but for some people it can be a chronic problem. Sometimes it may also indicate a serious health condition. Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be an indication to visit doctor for further examination:

Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Difficulty concentrating

Morning headaches

Sore throat upon awakening

Restless sleep

Gasping or choking at night

High blood pressure

Chest pain at night

Your snoring is so loud it's disrupting your partner's sleep

In children, poor attention span, behavioural issues or poor performance in school

Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime or sleeping on your side, can help stop snoring.

From my own experience I have seen wonderful results by putting one to two Panch Tulsi Oil drops in Nose before bathing in the morning.

Two drops of Almond oil in both nostrils before sleeping.

Jal Neti may be helpful in controlling the bacterial infections in breathing track.

Hello,

Snoring is caused due to the vibration of tissue along the airway. Unless snoring is really disturbing you or your partner you shouldn't be worried a lot. Again there are many causes and reasons for snoring. However, the best way to help yourself is you can do the below:

1) Try to sleep on one side

2) Keep your head a little elevated with a Pillow

3) Don't eat heavy meals for dinner time (Avoid carbohydrates completely)

4) Do the breathing exercise before sleeping (Inhaling through nose and breathing out or exhaling out through mouth)

5) Keep yourself hydrated (drink good amount of water)

6) You need to avoid Dairy and Gluten food products (as they contribute hugely to the problem of snoring)

Try these remedies for now 

Regards

Dr.Stuti.Pardhe 

Snoring is the hoarse sound, which occurs when air passes through the relaxed tissues in throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. Snoring is mostly found in those people who have mucus in nostril area or have a tendency of cough and cold. Basically it is thinning the nasal cavity and contraction of the respiratory system. Nearly everyone snores now and then, but for some people, it can be a chronic problem. Sometimes it may also indicate a serious health condition. Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be an indication to visit doctor for further examination:

Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Difficulty concentrating

Morning headaches

Sore throat upon awakening

Restless sleep

Gasping or choking at night

High blood pressure

Chest pain at night

Your snoring is so loud it's disrupting your partner's sleep

In children, poor attention span, behavioural issues or poor performance in school

Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime or sleeping on your side, can help stop snoring.

From my own experience, I have seen wonderful results by putting one to two Panch Tulsi Oil drops in Nose before bathing in the morning.

Two drops of Almond oil in both nostrils before sleeping.

Jal Neti may be helpful in controlling the bacterial infections in breathing track.

नमस्ते

कफ की अधिकता से खर्राटे की परेशानी होती है।

निष्कासन ठीक प्रकार से और सही माध्यम से ना हो तो शरीर ग़लत माध्यम से शरीर में पनप रहे विषाक्त कणों को निकालता है क्योंकि शरीर का एक लक्ष्य है अनचाहे विषाणुओं को शरीर से निकाल बाहर करना है। सूर्य उदय के एक घंटे बाद या सूर्य अस्त के एक घंटे पहले का धूप शरीर को ज़रूर लगाएँ। सर और आँख को किसी सूती कपड़े से ढक कर। जब भी लेंटे अपना दायाँ भाग ऊपर करके लेटें ताकि आपका सूर्य नाड़ी सक्रिय रहे।

आहार शुद्धि और सही स्वाँस लेने के तरीक़े से हम इस बीमारी पर नियंत्रण पा सकते हैं।

गहरा स्वाँस अंदर भरें, रुकें फिर पूरा स्वाँस ख़ाली कर के रुकें, और फिर सहज साँस लें तो एक चक्र पूरा होता है। ऐसे 10 चक्र करें, मेरुदंड को सीधा रखें और पेट ख़ाली रखकर इस अभ्यास को करें। जितनी देर स्वाँस को सहजता से रोक सकें उतना ही रोकें। अनुलोम विलोम करें।

खाना अच्छी तरह चबा कर खाएँ, खाने के 1 घंटे बाद पानी पीएँ खाने के बीच में या खाने के तुरंत बाद पानी पीने से खाना हज़म ठीक से नहीं होता है। जानवरों से उपलब्ध होने वाले भोजन से बचें। 

तेल, मसाला, और (wheat) गेहूँ से परहेज़ करेंगे तो अच्छा होगा

सुबह 5 बेल पत्ते को पीस कर 100ml पानी मिला कर  पीएँ, 2 घंटे बाद फल खाएँ, दोपहर 12 बजे पालक 10 पत्ते+पुदीना 10 पत्ता पीस कर 100ml पानी मिला कर पीएँ। इसके 1घंटे बाद खाना खाएँ, शाम5 बजे नारियल पानी या सफ़ेद पेठे (ashguard) 20 ग्राम पीस कर 100ml पानी में मिला कर पीएँ।

रात के खाने में सलाद लें और सलाद 8 बजे से पहले लें, सलाद में हरे पत्तेदार सब्ज़ी को डालें। ताज़े नारियल पीस कर मिलाएँ।

लाल, हरा, पीला शिमला मिर्च 1/4 हिस्सा हर एक का मिलाएँ। इसे बिना नमक के खाएँ। रात का खाना 8 बजे खाएँ। पृथ्वी तत्व को शरीर में डालने का एक नियम हमेशा याद रखें ठोस (solid) खाने को चबा कर तरल (liquid) बना कर खाएँ। तरल (liquid) को मुँह में घूँट घूँट पीएँ। खाना ज़मीन पर बैठ कर खाएँ। खाते वक़्त ना तो बात करें और ना ही TV और mobile को देखें। ठोस (solid) भोजन के तुरंत बाद या बीच बीच में जूस या पानी ना लें। भोजन हो जाने के एक घंटे बाद तरल पदार्थ (liquid) ले सकते।

धन्यवाद।

रूबी, 

प्राकृतिक जीवनशैली प्रशिक्षिका व मार्गदर्शिका (Nature Cure Guide & Educator)