To make the Foghorn in YOUR Bed a Thing of the Past!
Another night, another round of poking, prodding, slapping, nudging, thumping, yelling ‘STOP BLOODY SNORING’, sighing, tutting, covering your head with your pillow, searching for cotton wool to plug up your ears, threatening to start screaming Mariah Carey style if it doesn’t stop… and eventually (if you’re like me, anyway) elbowing your partner out of bed and into the flippin’ spare room. For there is nothing, nothing more irritating than listening to the stop start drone of a foghorn when you are desperate for some zzzzzzs.
I can’t even bring myself to dive into the whys and hows of this most annoying of afflictions, although the medical profession would probably not be to happy with me for skimming over that. Suffice it to say, on a purely selfish note, I don’t wish to dissect the problem, I just want a solution!
And so I bring you my Top 10 Snore Busters.
True to my nature, there are some natural, homeopathic style ideas here. But I have also stumbled upon some award-winning gadgets that are equally capable of doing the trick. And since many of these have received rave reviews from those who have tried and tested them, I thought it only fair to share with you long suffering partners, wives – and okay, husbands (I guess some women snore too) across the land.
1: Silent Angel Nasal Dilator for Snoring.
This quite revolutionary product is scientifically designed and proven to reduce snoring by opening up the nasal passages and increasing airflow. Hooray! It is easy on the bank balance, BPA free, odourless and comfortable to use, re-usable and gets tired partners instant results. What’s not to love? I am putting in my order as I type…
2: Stop Snoring Anti-Snoring Jaw Strap.
This ‘beauty’ even won the 2014 Anti Snoring Device Award! Oh yes, there is such a thing as an award for an anti-snoring product. And I for one, am not surprised to hear that. We’d pay gold, after all, to find that magic elixir of a fix meaning no more restless nights! I’m not going to sugarcoat it: your other half really needs to wear this one when the lights are switched off… and definitely after all thought of romance has left the room. For it is highly unattractive. But hey, if it works, it works!
3: Coconut Oil
I love, love, love this stuff. It’s super healthy and smells like you are holidaying on a tropical beach in paradise – so even if it fails, you may well just doze off through the harsh vibrations occurring next to you anyway! And since it’s a natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, it can help to reduce snoring massively when rubbed into the nostril area at bedtime.
4: Apple Cider Vinegar
This is another of my daily healthy habits. And once again, this magical marvel of nature contains some potent stuff when it comes to combating the harsh sound of a snoring partner. It turns out that imbalances in the PH level of the body can lead to imbalances in the metabolism… leading to snoring. Well, Apple Cider Vinegar can sort all of that out – and give the body a health kick at the same time with its fountain of vitamins and minerals. Try preparing the love of your life/your mum/dad/brother or sister a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in a glass of water just before bedtime – I recommend they drink it with a straw to prevent their teeth standing on edge! – and maybe, just maybe this will prove to be the best nightcap either of you have ever had.
5: Mangosteen Juice
Although perhaps the priciest of options on this list, many snorers swear by a glass of Mangosteen juice just before bed. Its anti-inflammatory properties have been known to radically reduce snoring to the gentlest of purrs. And Mangosteen is often referred to as ‘Queen of the Fruits’ for the plethora of other health-giving benefits if provides. If you’ve tried everything else, then perhaps this will turn out to be just the tonic?
6: Water
Many reports suggest that snoring is simply a case of chronic dehydration. So with that in mind, encouraging the troublemaker in your life to up their intake of H2O throughout the day, could be the cheapest and simplest remedy of all. When we are not taking in enough water our mouths and throats are dry, leading to harsh and annoying nighttime sounds. Water just before bed is especially essential to cut all of this out. A higher consumption of The Good Stuff will also speed up the metabolism (perhaps it’s no coincidence that many snorers are in fact overweight), leading to weight loss and quieter nights.
7: Raise the bed
By simply elevating the height (pillow end only, of course – else nothing’s going to change fast!) by 10-15cms, you change the resting position and angle of the head, and more importantly, the mouth and throat, thus reducing those pesky vibrations. The best way to do this is by placing bricks or large books under the legs of the bed.
8: Eucalyptus Oil
Another anti-inflammatory and a gorgeously uplifting one, Eucalyptus Oil can come into its own when it comes to curing the snoring. Since dry air (and/or congestion) can be the root cause of the problem, adding several drops to a humidifier or vaporizer half an hour before you wish to sleep, can really help to make a noticeable difference at bedtime.
9: Anti Snore Pillow
Well, I don’t know about you but just looking at this pillow is enough to induce me into a deep, comfortable slumber. And if it works (as well as the customer reviews claim it does) and helps relieve muscle tension, then I might well just order one for myself while I’m at it!
10: The Placebo Effect
Finally, these Anti-Snoring Mints could be just the thing if all else fails. We’ve long known about the power of the placebo effect when it comes to curing all manner of ailments and afflictions. So why should snoring be any different? If nothing else, apparently they taste great!
So let us know what worked for you… or if you have any other tried and tested tips. Together we can change the world of the weary by drowning out the foghorns and waking up fresh as daisies!
