Treat snoring with home remedies

Snoring is a common and sometimes annoying problem in many German bedrooms. Therefore, there is a whole range of different aids that can effectively combat it. However, before resorting to one of these anti-snoring products, one can try to get the nightly noise under control by other means as well.

However, if you have a snorer as a partner, often only a move to the other room or earplugs against snoring will help.

Simple home remedies for snoring

Particularly with a blocked nose, inhaling often helps – not only against snoring but also in breathing through freely. Simply heat some water to 50-60 degrees and pour into a large pot. Then hold your head over it, cover it with a kitchen towel and breathe in the water vapor for 10-20 minutes.

The best way to clear the airways is to add some eucalyptus or tea tree oil to the water. Teas are also said to have positive effects on snoring. Especially the nettle tea can bring relief for allergy-related swelling of the mucous membranes.

A special trick comes into question for snorers who snore mainly in the supine position. All that is needed is a tennis ball and sturdy tape. The tennis ball is stuck to the back with the adhesive tape. With the ball it is very uncomfortable to sleep on the back: the supine position is prevented during the night and the snoring behavior does not occur so often.

Behavioral tips for snoring

The most effective method to put an end to snoring is to reduce your personal risk factors for snoring development. This includes, for example, the avoidance of excess weight or. Whose reduction not to drink alcohol before sleeping and to stop smoking. Also a healthy sleep hygiene is important for a snore-free night.

If the simple home remedies and also the behavioral tips do not change your snoring behavior, you may want to consider using a remedy.