Snoring is a very common problem and happens when the muscles in the tongue and throat are relaxed during sleep. As you breathe in it causes these muscles to vibrate and produces the snoring sound. There are many types of snoring treatment available some of which are natural and others involve surgery. Obesity is known to induce snoring. overweight people are also more likely to snore as they have more muscle and tissue around the neck and throat. Some of this extra muscle could hinder the flow of air and so the heavier the person the more prone he or she is to snore loudly. Thus, to prevent the possibility of snoring at night, you're advised from putting on too much weight. Not only will you escape from major health problems such as coronary diseases, you can also save yourself from disturbing your partner's sleep. Try and do some exercise each day, you don't have to go down to the gym or do excessive workouts but just 20 minutes walking several times a week can make a big difference to your wellbeing. Over time your muscles will strengthen and your breathing will improve. You could even consider joining a yoga class or if you enjoy sport take up tennis or golf. You will have more energy and feel more relaxed and ready for sleep at bedtime. However substances that induce relaxation can also trigger snoring. Don't drink alcohol or take tranquilisers just before going to bed
as not only will they make your breathing slow but also cause you to snore. If the muscles in the throat are to relaxed it can cause them to move about more easily resulting in muscle vibration and snoring. Don't eat a full meal to late at night as this causes the food to sit in your stomach. As a result you will feel heavy and a pressure on your diaphram. This pressure can cause you to snore. This can't always be avoided if you are home late from work or a night out, try and have a light snack instead to satisfy your hunger, or if you do have a big meal try and stay up about an hour later to allow the food to digest before going to bed. Sleeping on your back can make matters worse as gravity helps the toungue muscles to fall back down the throat causing you to snore. Stitching tennis balls on the back of your pyjama top isn't the best snoring treatment as you will probably keep waking up every time you move onto your back resulting in poor sleep. You will probably also feel pain from the tennis balls digging into your back!! Instead try elevating your bed by 30 degrees since this height is known to lessen collapse of the tissues in the throat.