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In
a country and an era where everything moves at
a perpetually high speed, it’s not hard
to understand why some American’s have trouble
falling asleep. Face it, we lead extremely busy
lives, we’re subjected to the stresses of
demanding jobs, and we juggle family and business.
Sometimes, after a particularly hard day, our
bodies are exhausted, but our minds just won’t
shut down enough to let us fall asleep. When we
do, it’s a restless sleep, often characterized
by snoring.
Many
people head for the local drugstore. With a variety
of choices ranging from Tylenol PM to over the
counter sleep aids, many people pop a pill to
solve their problem, but it doesn’t take
care of the snoring. Manufacturers have even placed
products on the market like No Snore Pillows.
The real question is, “Do No
Snore Pillows really work”?
Some
people answer with an adamant “yes.”
The results have been miraculous in some cases,
but the bottom line is that these snore pillows
do not contain mystical powers. They also don’t
emit sleep medications or perform miracles. Their
operation is a simple process, and once explained,
a very understandable one.
To
understand how no snore pillows work, you first
need to understand what snoring is. No, the formal
definition isn’t “that awful noise
my partner makes, keeping me up half of the night.”
Snoring occurs when someone’s air passages
are blocked during sleeping. It’s not a
voluntary habit although some of us have woken
up our partners to plead “Please, stop snoring!”
The
concept of no snore pillows is to help keep a
sleeper’s airway open and clear, thus reducing
snoring. Developed by doctors as therapeutic aids,
these snore pillows actually boast elevated foam
panels that gently and accurately position a back-sleeper’s
head to the side so breathing will become easier
and more consistent.
Do
snore pillows really work? Although no product
is guaranteed to work 100% of the time, the effectiveness
of these snore pillows is substantial. Many snorers
have reported more restful, comfortable sleep
with less tossing and turning. Their partners
have also reported a decline in snoring.
If
you have tried snore pillows and found that they
did nothing to improve your symptoms, it is best
not to consider sleeping pills as the only solution
to your problem. The truth of the matter is that
persistent snoring can be the symptom of a sleep
disorder, something that requires medical
attention. Taking a sleeping pill is a temporary
fix. If you continue to snore, you may not be
getting the proper rest your body deserves.
Here
are some things to be wary of: if your spouse
notices that you are snoring excessively loud
or if you are making abnormal noises such as snorting,
wheezing, or gasping for breath, it is fairly
certain that you have obstructed sleep
apnea. Buying snore pillows are a good way
to try to deal with your problem, but it is best
to consult a physician to find out if your problem
runs deeper than simply being an annoyance.
Written
by Dr. Joseph J. Berke, M.D., Ph.D.
Discover how sleeping on The Better Sleep Pillow
can change your life.
Dr.
Joseph J. Berke is an author and inventor dedicated
to helping people get a better nights rest
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