Sleep expert shares simple exercise to help you stop snoring

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by tracy swartz

Time to go clean.

According to research, snore It can get worse in winter. Now, a sleep expert is sharing a 30-second tongue exercise to help you (and those around you) catch better ZZZs.

Snoring is caused by air compressing narrow or obstructed airways and can be a symptom of a larger problem, such as sleep apnea.

Research published last year It turns out that snoring can become more intense in winter for various reasons, including increased ambient air pollution. As people spend more time indoors, their exposure to second-hand smoke increases. The virus season is at its peak. and winter weight gain.

“Snoring can be caused by fat accumulation in the neck, which narrows the trachea,” the researchers explained in their study.

Martin Seeley, CEO, UK Online Mattress Retailer mattress next dayrecommends that snorers add 30 seconds of tongue exercise to their nighttime routine.

Close your mouth and move your tongue 10 times in one direction, then 10 times in another direction, and finally in the third direction. he told the Mirror this week.

He claims that snorers will see results in just three nights, with a 59% reduction in symptoms.

Earlier this month, Seeley offered some other suggestions for people who snore Go to T3.coma British consumer lifestyle site.

He advised switching to an anti-allergy pillow. Avoid foods containing dairy products. To ensure you sleep on your side, sleep with a tennis ball underneath you. Take a hot shower before going to bed. And cut out alcohol.

In that respect, sleep foundation We have shared some exercises to strengthen your tongue, facial muscles and throat to stop snoring.

Snoring occurs almost universally. 45% of adults snore occasionally, while 25% snore habitually. research has discoveredoverweight and elderly people bear more of the burden.

Snoring has been shown to contribute to the development of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases.

This is a key warning sign of sleep apnea, where breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep.

Approximately 39 million American adults have obstructive sleep apnea. National Council on Aging I will report it.

According to the organization, up to 94% of people with sleep apnea snore.