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Is
there anything worse than trying to sleep when
you partner is noisily snoring?
You try to ignore them, willing yourself to drift
into sleep, but that rumbling noise is becoming
more and more distinct. As you cringe, burying
your face in your pillow, he gets louder still.
Finally, agitated, you shake him and demand that
he stop snoring. The problem is that he can’t
just stop. Snoring is an involuntary bodily
function. The good news is that many people
have found relief through snoring pillows.
To
understand how snoring pillows work, you first
need to understand that when a person is snoring
or suffering from sleep
apnea, they are actually experiencing periods
of time where their breathing is suspended in
excess of ten second intervals. This means when
you hear your partner snort or wheeze, he is actually
struggling for a breath.
How
do snoring pillows work? First developed by doctors
as therapeutic aids, these pillows were designed
to address the problems of snoring. Doctors know
that snorers need their heads and necks properly
cradled and elevated, so these pillows actually
contain elevated foam panels for proper body positioning.
These pillows are designed to gently and easily
position the sleeper’s
head to the side. This lowers the
chances of the sleeper’s airway being obstructed.
This reduces the chance of snoring due to easier
breathing.
Although
snoring pillows don’t work for
everyone, many people have benefited from this
simple bedding supply. Proper positioning of the
bodies often leaves an airway unobstructed. You
may actually begin to enjoy a higher quality of
sleep while your partner or spouse enjoys a quiet,
uninterrupted night’s rest. If your snoring
persists even after incorporating a snoring pillow,
this may or may not be a symptom of a greater
problem.
The
best option is to contact your doctor if your
partner is complaining that you are still snoring.
This may sound like overreacting, but it’s
important to remember that snoring can actually
signify a serious problem. It isn’t just
an irritating habit. If you are snoring as a symptom
of sleep apnea, this is a serious disorder that
requires medical attention.
Snoring
pillows should not be substituted for the
advice of a physician. If the snoring pillow isn’t
working for you, and you have sought medical advice,
the doctor may recommend that you make certain
lifestyle changes. There are factors that can
negatively affect your sleep. For instance, you
shouldn’t drink caffeine before bedtime.
You should not take sedatives. You should avoid
alcohol. You should not eat right before bedtime.
It’s
always important also to formulate a night time
routine. Designate a set bed time. Indulge in
a long, scented bubble bath. Light a lavender
candle and read a magazine. Watch your favorite
television program. Paint your fingernails. Find
something totally self indulgent and calming that
can help you relax before climbing into bed. After
following these simple steps and laying your head
on that snoring pillow, there is a good chance
that you’ll reap a better
night’s sleep.
Written
by Dr. Joseph J. Berke, M.D., Ph.D.
Discover how sleeping on The Sleep Better 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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