Snoring is not pleasant for anyone. The snorer sometimes wakes up with a sore throat after a night of intensive snoring, while their other half hasn’t shut an eye all night… especially if they are a light sleeper. And if we tend to think that men are the main culprits, women aren’t spared either. So for the sake of our ears, noses and other halves, here are a few welcome tips.
1/ Sew a tennis ball to your pyjamas
If you sleep on your back (the worst position for snoring), this sewing technique will create a sensation of discomfort and force you to find another sleeping position. To keep the ball in place (or half the ball), simple cover it with a scrap of material, and sew it to the back of your pyjamas.
2/ Humidify the air in your bedroom
Dry air increases snoring. The insides of the nose and throat dry out and this is quickly made known. A simple air humidifier in your bedroom will help. You can also add a few drops of mint essential oil to free up the airways. Additionally, furnish your bedroom with green plants galore for 100% natural humidity!
3/ Rinse your mouth with mint tea
If your snoring is linked to an allergy, gargle with mint tea to calm the sensation in the throat. You can also drink a cup of nettle tea before going to bed, in order to benefit from its anti-histamine properties.
4/ Monitor your weight
Weight gain can aggravate the snoring. Also avoid drinking alcohol or smoking two hours before going to bed. Taking sedatives will also amplify the problem.
5/ Clean your home regularly
Service your extractor fans and regularly clean your home to eliminate allergens, dust and dead skin cells. These things can play a big role in snoring.
6/ Spray mint essential oil on your bedding
Dilute mint essential oil in water and spray it on your bedding around the head of the bed (be careful of your eyes). Five drops in 30 mls of water should be enough to help your breathing. The mint essential oil can be replaced by lavender, eucalyptus globulus or radiata, cedar or geranium rosat.
