One reason people snore is that they are congested. Allergies,
colds, smoking, anything that irritates or inflames the breathing
passages can contribute to snoring. One natural remedy that can combat
snoring is honey. Honey is good for reducing inflammation and congestion
in the body. Add honey to your favorite tea, or mix it with lemon juice
and sip it throughout the day to alleviate the nasal congestion that
can cause snoring. The mixture of lemon juice and honey contain
antibacterial properties to help clear out congestion.
A cayenne
pepper gargle is also useful in clearing out congestion. Take a teaspoon
of cayenne pepper and place it in a glass of water. If you gargle with
this mixture you should feel heat in your throat. The pepper helps clear
out the congestion by drawing blood to the throat.
Nasal
congestion can also be alleviated by using a humidifier or increasing
the humidity in the air. A humidifier can be purchased for as little as
$20 and there are various types which can add either cool or warm
moisture to the air. Nasal passages can be inflammed when the air is too
dry. The added moisture in the air helps them to shrink, thus giving
relief to the sufferer. You can also create your own humidifier by using
a pot and a towel. Put water in a pot and let it boil. When it comes to
a boil, turn off fire, place your face over the pot and inhale the
steam. Placing a towel over your head traps the steam and gives you more
steam to breathe in. This will help relieve your congested sinuses and
you don't have to spend any money.
Essential oils can also be used
to help with congestion. Essential oils come in a lot of different
varieties, but basil, eucalyptus and peppermint are commonly suggested
to help clear out those clogged sinuses. Applying basil oil to the chest
2 to 3 times a day will give relief of sinus congestion. Alternately,
one can just inhale the aroma without placing it on the body and obtain
the same results. Eucalyptus oil can be rubbed on chest and under nose
to help clear sinuses. It can also be added to hot water and inhaled
using the homemade humidifier. Peppermint oil can also be used by
placing a few drops under the nose or adding a few drops to a
humidifier.
Lemon Balm, basil and peppermint are herbs that can be
used to combat congestion. Lemon Balm leaves can be placed in a glass
of warm water and used as a gargle. This herb has antibacterial and
antiviral properties. Drinking the juice from the boiled leaves gives
even better results. Basil leaves can be boiled in water and this tonic
can be consumed several times a day. Basil has antiseptic properties.
Lastly, peppermint leaves have anti-inflammatory properties and can be
boiled in water, as with the others, and consumed as a tea.
Apple
Cider Vinegar is touted as a cure for many things and can also help with
nasal congestion. Two teaspoons diluted in 8 ounces of water can give
immediate relief of sinus problems. You can also drink it straight, but
Apple Cider Vinegar has a very strong flavor and has been known to ruin
teeth enamel if taken straight over a long period of time.
If your snoring is related to sinus congestion, try some of these
remedies. They are guaranteed to give you relief. Some will help you
feel relief immediately, some may clear out congestion immediately,
while others may take longer for you to see the desired results.
