Did you know that snoring was bad for your heart? It’s thought to cause changes in the carotid artery and is linked to metabolic syndrome, both of which put you at risk of cardiovascular disease. Not only that, you’ll keep your partner awake, which won’t do your relationship a lot of good, either. So what can you do? Consider these potential cures before opting for weird gadgets or surgery.
1) Sleep on your side. When you lie on your back, your tongue may partially obstruct your breathing, making tissue in your throat vibrate. That’s less likely to happen if you lie on your side or your stomach. Think it’ll be hard to break the back habit? Try sewing a pocket into the back of your pyjamas and stuffing a tennis ball in it. That should do the trick!
2) Stay off the booze Alcohol causes the muscles of the oropharynx at the back of the mouth to relax too much (some antidepressants and other drugs can have the same effect).
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