Snoring is a very common occurrence. As you fall asleep, the airway from your nose to your windpipe narrows, and the soft tissues along them vibrate as you breathe. About half the time, it's only a problem for someone else who's sleeping in the same bed, while the snorer is getting a good night's sleep. However, the really deafening, earsplitting kind of snoring that keeps others up in the next room is often a sign of something more serious. While snoring can be just annoying, it may be an indication of a serious problem, obstructive sleep apnea.

WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO SNORING – A VARIETY OF FACTORS INCLUDING:

• Your mouth anatomy. A narrow throat, a cleft palate, enlarged adenoids and other physical attributes which contribute to snoring can be hereditary
• Alcohol consumption. Limit alcohol before bedtime. Alcohol loosens throat muscles and limits your natural defenses against airway obstruction.
• Nasal problems. Chronic nasal congestion or a crooked partition (deviated nasal septum) between your nostrils may be to blame.
• Sleep apnea. This is a grave situation, whereby your throat tissues obstruct your airway, stop you from breathing. Sleep apnea is often characterized by loud snoring followed by periods of silence that can last 10 seconds or more. Sometimes while still snoring, complete obstruction does not occur, but rather, the airway becomes so small that the airflow is inadequate for your needs. Eventually, forcing your airway open with a loud snort or gasping sound is the lack of oxygen and an increase in carbon dioxide signal you to wake up,. This pattern may recurr many times during the night.
• Allergies, asthma, a cold, or sinus infections – Blocked airways make inhalation difficult and create a vacuum in the throat, leading to snoring
• Being middle-aged or beyond - As you age, your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases.
• Being male - Men have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore.
• Being overweight or out of shape – Fatty tissue and poor muscle tone contribute to snoring.
• A history of smoking – Smoking (or exposure to second-hand smoke) relaxes muscles and creates nasal congestion.
• Sleeping posture – Sleeping flat on your back allows the flesh of your throat to relax and block the airway.

SOME BASIC TIPS TO ALLEVIATE SNORING ARE:

• Sleep on your side
• Elevate the head of your bed
• Limit alcohol and medications
• Clear your nasal passages
• Lose weight

Snoring can get in the way of a good night’s sleep and a healthy relationship with your spouse or partner. Before you resort to separate bedrooms there are products that help. Mild snoring that isn't linked to sleep apnea reacts well to OTC natural remedies.

For Him: Snore Hush throat spray is a quick and easy remedy for those who are sleep deprived due to moderate or excessive snoring. This specially formulated throat spray uses Glycerin, which loosens vibrating throat tissues to decrease the frequency of snoring. The singular nozzle spray effectively circulates the mist to where its needed most. Be primed to have much quieter nights so that you wake up feeling more rejuvinated and revitalized.

For Her: Ambiatol is a sleep aid supplement to treat insomnia. This sleep aid contains a proprietary blend to promote sleep, and Valerian, Melatonin, Passion Flower, it eases jet lag, and provides temporary relief for people having trouble falling and staying asleep.