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If your partner’s snoring is interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep you are not alone. Recent studies indicate that 45 percent of normal adults snore occasionally, while around 30 percent of adults snore a few times a week. More than forty million Americans – (one in seven people) — suffer from habitual snoring, according to a report by the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research. Another seven million to 15 million Americans suffer from a related problem, sleep apnea, says the American Sleep Apnea Association. As we grow older, more people snore and they usually snore louder and longer.

Snoring happens when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissue to vibrate as you breathe. Snoring ranges from mildly irritating to extremely annoying. The causes of snoring vary from person to person. Chronic nasal congestion or a deviated septum can cause a person to snore. Many people snore only when they are suffering from asthma attacks, allergy symptoms or a cold or sinus infection. Your mouth anatomy might be to blame for your snoring if you have a low, thick soft palate or enlarged tonsils or adenoids in the back of your throat.

Snoring is sometimes caused by consuming too much alcohol before bedtime. Alcohol acts as a sedative, relaxing throat muscles. Smoking also worsens the symptoms of snoring because it irritates the nasal passages. People who are overweight are more likely to snore than people who are not overweight. A combination of diet and exercise will not only help you to lose weight and lessen the chances of snoring, but will also promote a healthier lifestyle overall.

Allergy sufferers who snore should make a diligent effort to rid their homes of any allergens, including dust, pet hair, cigarette smoke, etc. This can be done with regular cleaning and the use of air filtration devices, which should be used in every room and especially in the bedroom. One of the leading causes of snoring is when airways become restricted, either in the throat or nasal area, which is very common among allergy patients.

Sleeping on your side may help reduce the chances of snoring. When you are ready to turn in for the night, try sleeping on your side instead of your back. Individuals who normally sleep on their back tend to have problems when their tongue or fatty tissues rest in the back of their throat and restrict breathing. When this happens, snoring is often induced.

There are numerous herbal snoring remedies on the market. A good natural remedy for snoring will reduce the tendency to snore by opening nasal passageways and promoting normal nighttime breathing. Herbalists and other alternative health practitioners can help you select the remedy that best suits your needs.

Many believe that marjoram oil provides just the right natural treatment for snoring. Often sold in a jar with a marjoram soaked sponge, the product is left open on the nightstand table. You can then inhale the pleasant oils as they gently surround the nasal passages.

If your partner’s snoring is keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep it is important to seek out a solution. Sleep deprivation is a common condition that affects 47 million Americans, or almost a quarter of the adult population. Symptoms can interfere with memory, energy levels, mental abilities and emotions. Exhaustion and fatigue affect our moods, causing pessimism, sadness, stress and anger. The National Sleep Foundation has suggested that social problems like road rage may be caused, in part, by a national epidemic of sleepiness.