There is no question that snoring can affect the quality of the sleep of the snorer and those around them. One proven fact about snoring is that if you put a snorer and a non-snorer together,the snorer will fall asleep first.
Well meaning people have claimed that I snore. Well they are horribly, horribly wrong. I also leave the bathroom smelling like a field of wild flowers after a summers rain and my shower voice makes the angels cry. I also follow Adam’s* advice: “I reject reality and substitute one of my own.”
About a quarter of adults snore occasionally. Well that means that three quarters of you are perfect. Isn’t that special.
Men also rein supreme in snoring. A scientific study costing the equivalent of the gross national product of Latvia, or the gas bill for an hour of cruising on Paul Allan’s yacht, has proved this. They also could have just asked any woman.
Snoring can be worse if the snorer is overweight, elderly or abuses alcohol or drugs (or is related in any way to Keith Richards).
If you are a heavy snorer you should see your doctor to see if there is a physical reason why all the siding of your house has fallen off.
There are a few things a snorer can try:
if overweight, loose some pounds (kilos, eh)
avoid alcohol or drugs at bedtime
sleep on your side – place pillows behind you
use a vaporizer or humidifier to increase the humidity of your bedroom
quit smoking
reduce your intake of milk, cheese and bread if mucus build up is a problem
you could get laser therapy – ask your doctor
If you are a bed partner of a snorer you can:
get used to it
wear ear plugs
go to another room to sleep
Some couples are installing a sound proof retreat room for the non-snorer to go to. It’s like a "safe room" but more comfortable and better than trying to get to sleep next to a jack hammer.
And Those Around You
There is no question that snoring can affect the quality of the sleep of the snorer and those around them. One proven fact about snoring is that if you put a snorer and a non-snorer together,the snorer will fall asleep first.
Well meaning people have claimed that I snore. Well they are horribly, horribly wrong. I also leave the bathroom smelling like a field of wild flowers after a summers rain and my shower voice makes the angels cry. I also follow Adam’s* advice: “I reject reality and substitute one of my own.”
About a quarter of adults snore occasionally. Well that means that three quarters of you are perfect. Isn’t that special.
Men also rein supreme in snoring. A scientific study costing the equivalent of the gross national product of Latvia, or the gas bill for an hour of cruising on Paul Allan’s yacht, has proved this. They also could have just asked any woman.
Snoring can be worse if the snorer is overweight, elderly or abuses alcohol or drugs (or is related in any way to Keith Richards).
If you are a heavy snorer you should see your doctor to see if there is a physical reason why all the siding of your house has fallen off.
There are a few things a snorer can try:
If you are a bed partner of a snorer you can:
Some couples are installing a sound proof retreat room for the non-snorer to go to. It’s like a "safe room" but more comfortable and better than trying to get to sleep next to a jack hammer.
* Adam Savage, MythBusters, on 62 times a day