It has been known to cause rows, sleepless nights and even end in separate rooms and a ruined sex life. Snoring has long been an underestimated symptom of ill-health, often dismissed as a bad habit or just laughed off in jest. However, latest research suggests that millions of snorers across the world may be doing serious harm to their health and that of the people they sleep next to.
British scientists discovered night-time noise to be raising blood pressure even when you're asleep – thereby increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Also, a nasal racket can actually reach 90 decibels, the equivalent of a passing train. Snorers themselves can also suffer raised cholesterol, palpitations, headaches, nausea and gastrointestinal problems. Here’s how to beat it... BE AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT If you have a 16-inch collar or above, you may lack the muscle tone needed to keep your airway open. STAY OFF THE BOOZE It causes nasal irritation, increasing airway resistance. DON’T SMOKE BEFORE BED This irritates the lining of the nasal cavity and throat, causing swelling and catarrh. KEEP AIRWAYS OPEN Ease congestion with herbal spray or try nasal dilators. Sleeping open-mouthed increases the problem. IF ALL ELSE FAILS, SEE YOUR GP They may suggest a 'Continuous Positive Airway Pressure unit' which is basically a mask and machine to keep airways open. If that doesn't work, surgery can remove some of the soft tissue in the throat. Group Moderator for [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Connect your World with Us join Now - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join Chat on a cool, new interface. No download required. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
