Just imagine coming to your bed after a long day of work. You are extremely tired and want to have quality sleep so that you are ready for the next day. Just then, you hear your spouse snoring on the bed. It is indeed a very painful situation and is faced by many people across the world. If you know the cause, there are many natural ways to stop the same.

Snoring is caused because the airway in the nose is narrowed due to congestion. This may also be due to sleeping postures and the improper functioning of the soft tissues in the throat. Men are more prone to snore than women. Here are some common reasons which cause people to snore:

• Age – A middle aged person has more chances of developing this condition rather than someone who is younger. This is because the throat becomes thinner with age, causing barriers.
• Build – People who have a larger build are more likely to snore than those who are thinner.
• Nasal problems – Conditions like sinus, allergies, cold, etc elevate snoring.
  Medications – Some medications also lead to snoring in people.
• Smoking and drinking alcohol– These also cause snoring in people.
• Position – The posture in which one sleeps also determines whether he or she will snore whilst sleeping.

Now that we have established the causes, let us look at some natural remedies:

• Having a tennis ball tied up to your pajamas will make you sleep on one side instead of sleeping on your back. This is a very good posture to stop snoring
• Before sleeping, clean the nasal passages so as to allow the air to pass more freely.
• Keeping an open bottle of marjoram oil near the bed is very helpful in reducing the chances of snoring in a person.
• There are special snoring mouthpieces available which has to be put in the mouth. You can order this from your dentist or get it custode.
• Exercising regularly also has a profound effect on people who snore. This enables all the blockages to be removed and the membranes to function properly.

There are some specific throat exercises which have been designed for people who snore. The most simple one is to pronounce the vowels out loud during the day. Learning how to sing can also help in controlling the throat muscles.