Snoring is a quite common health concern, which often goes unnoticed. However, snoring is risky disorder and not as harmless as you think. About 75% of individuals who snore tend to suffer from sleep apnea. It increases the risk of heart related problems. So it is essential to treat this disorder to prevent the risk of heart diseases. Certain home remedies help cure snoring effectively.
Here Are Some Effectual Cures For Treating Snoring And Prevent The Risk Of Related Health Concerns:
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help minimize the inflammation in your nostril’s inner lining’s membranes. This curbs snoring, if it is resulting due to nasal congestion. All you need to do is pour some drops of peppermint oil on the tip of your finger and rub it on the lower portions of both the sides of your nose. Also, you can add a few drops of this oil to a glass of water and gargle to enjoy sound sleep.
Ghee
Ghee possesses medicinal properties that help cure several ailments, including snoring. You can use either plain ghee or Brahmi ghee to treat the ailment. All you need to do is heat the ghee and pour two drops of lukewarm ghee in each nostril. Follow this before going to bed every night and also after waking up in the morning.
Olive Oil
The presence of excessive tissues at the back of throat or nose tends to block the airway resulting in snoring. Olive oil help treat the condition effectively. It helps tissues to stay moistened, minimizes the friction that blocks the airways, and ensures smooth passage of air to help you have a sound sleep. This oil also helps tighten the muscles under the palate keeping the airways open. All you need to do is have two or three sips of olive oil every day before going to bed.
Nettle Leaf Tea
If the sinus passage is inflamed due to allergies or infections, such as sinusitis or cold, you may snore considerably. Drinking nettle leaf tea can help cure the condition effectively. Nettle leaves are popular as antihistamine as they help minimize the congestion by inhibiting the release the histamines, which are inflammatory and stimulated by allergens. Also, nettle leaf tea contains bioflavonoids that open up sinuses and stabilize WBCs that create histamine. Have three cups of nettle leaf tea every day to cure the condition.
Thyme Oil
Thyme oil possesses antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, and anti-aging properties that offer calming effect to your mind and helps you have sound sleep. Take four to six drops of thyme oil and dilute them with water and rub on the bottom of your feet. This soothes your nerves, minimizes snores, and helps you have restful sleep.
Mint Tea
Mint possesses menthol which minimizes the mucous from the lungs. Also, it helps minimize the inflammation of air passages. Mint is also rich in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins, so it offers numerous benefits. Drinking a cup of mint tea daily before going to bed helps minimize snoring effectively.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus oil effectively liquefy the mucus and helps to maintain nasal airways clear for smooth breathing. It possesses natural anti-inflammatory properties that help minimize swelling in the inner lining of nasal passages and nostrils. All you need to do is rub eucalyptus oil outside your nose or inhale its steam.
Neti Pot
If nasal congestion results in snoring, neti pot helps clear your stuffy nose effectively. A neti pot is made out of ceramic, metal, or clay and it is used to treat sinus irritation since ancient times. It is filled with saline water and its long protruding mouth is used to take in or out water from your nose. All you need to do is fill neti pot with saline solution, tilt your head, and pour water in either nostril through the long mouth of neti pot and get the water out from your other nostril.
Turmeric Powder
Turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that aid in minimizing the inflammation in your nostrils and soothes your respiratory system. It treats snoring effectively. All you need to do is add some turmeric powder to your glass of warm milk and drink it every night before you recede to bed. It also boosts your immunity.
Cardamom
Cardamom aids in opening up the airways and promotes smooth and easy breathing by acting as a decongestant. All you need to do is add cardamom powder to water and drink it 30 minutes before you go to bed. It helps curb snoring effectively.
