People who snore on a chronic basis are also more likely to suffer from regular bouts of headaches. There is good reason for this, and it isn’t because people’s anti-snoring pillows are too hard.

People who suffer from sleep apnea or simple chronic snoring tend to walk around during the day with a sleep deficit. This deficit is often times relieved with the regular ingestion of caffeine in the form of coffee or other stimulant beverage. Caffeine addiction is known for chronic headaches on a dual level basis; sufferers run the risk of getting headaches from too much caffeine, and are very likely to get headaches during caffeine withdrawal.

This is why headaches tend to get snoring sufferers early in the morning. The eight or so hours they have spent not ingesting caffeine have caught up with them, and the lost sleep from sleep apnea sufferers only contributes to the misery further. So this puts snoring and headache sufferers in a vicious cycle of caffeine ingestion and subsequent withdrawal combined with loss of sleep during the night. It’s a good bet it that in during a few weeks of these headaches while not ingesting caffeine could help alleviate this cycle.

If your morning headaches are particularly severe, be sure to consult with your family physician to make sure that no serious medical conditions exist. If not, look to other methods of stimulation during the course of the day such as ginseng or other herbal alternatives. It will go a long way in reducing the headaches that just make life worse.

It is an unspoken truth that men snore more than women, and the reasons for this are more hormonal then notions of what is and is not “lady like”.

Studies during the early 1970s and 80s showed that men snore out of proportion greater than women and that was at a stunning 60 to 1. However, as incredible as it seems, studies performed in the last 10 years have shown that ratio to shift to an even more amazing 2 to 1. Why is this?

As it genuinely baffled the British scientist who did the original study, quite a bit of effort was put in to disprove the more recent studies results. But things such as environmental factors, the fact that women are prescribed antidepressant medication at a rate of eight times more than men, and lifestyle changes all played a role in the new 2 to 1 ratio. Despite this, women are more likely not to make an appointment with their doctors in regards to how to stop snoring due to lingering societal stereotypes.

Obstructive sleep apnea is still more prevalent among men due to the larger pharynx of the male physiology, and the fact that female hormones act to constantly keep women’s airways open during their sleep. But as far as simple chronic snoring, the new 2 to 1 ratio shows that snoring can no longer be considered an exclusively male body function.

We hear also that women actually fart as well, but still have no audio data with which to prove this hypothesis.

When we think about avoidable traffic accidents, alcohol and texting tend to come to mind quicker than other causes. However, recent studies have shown that falling asleep at the wheel is becoming a higher part of the statistics every year.

Much of this is due to the economy and that people are settling for more demanding jobs that require them to drive longer distances as part of their commute. And, as expected, freight and delivery drivers tend to rank quite highly in this statistic.

What does this have to do with snoring? Well for one, if you are driving on the interstate and the guy next to you is wearing an anti snoring chin strap, keep a nice safe distance (to the tune of about 5 miles). But seriously, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects approximately 25 to 40% of the population over the age of 45. Therefore, people who are struggling with the ensuing drowsiness that affects them during the day as a result of not getting any sleep are more likely to doze off behind the wheel of a car.

Toyota has designed and is currently testing a device that monitors a driver’s eye movements and the timing between blinks. This is done through a miniature camera installed in the steering wheel of the vehicle. Should a driver’s blinks last more than what is acceptable; the device on the steering wheel sends a message to the driver seat, and the driver’s seat will begin to shake the driver back to consciousness.

But one should not wait around for technology, if you find yourself nodding off while driving: stop driving. It simply isn’t worth it to get into an accident in this manner.

In order to be able to relieve or stop snoring altogether, your doctor will need to know exactly what is causing it. Because snoring generally happens when we’re not conscious, it’s very hard for a patient to have a frame of reference in regards to where that horrific sound is coming from. Also it’s very important to be able to discern run-of-the-mill snoring and OSA (obstructive sleep apnea).

Not everyone’s insurance company will happily pay for nights at a sleep center where doctors monitor patients throughout the course of the night. Therefore the most cost-effective method of giving both the patient and the doctor of a frame of reference in regards snoring sounds is to record them during the night.

Snoring cures are highly dependent on the nature of the snoring. Sometimes it’s just a case of the patient keeping her mouth open, other times it’s the nasal passages.

Having a voice activated digital recorder next year pillow while you sleep is a great method of recording the sounds without having to get another person involved. And snoring sounds WILL activate the recording functionality, don’t worry about that. And if you do have a sleep partner, it’s a good bet that they are more than willing to help you in this endeavor. Just ask them to make sure that the recording device is working during your nightly snoring fits.

Snoring can either be a nuisance or a sign of a serious medical issue, and knowing the nature of the threat is the best way to combat it. Digital voice recorders are not very expensive it can be found at almost any electronics store you go to.

We highly recommend that you invest in one to get a better picture of what it is that is happening to you during the night.

With most anti-snoring mouthpieces being developed by ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) physicians, it was quite a surprise when a privately practicing dentist from Dallas, Texas came up with one that boasts one of the highest success rates.

In the last three years, over 300 patients have been fitted with the Thornton Adjustable Positioner, or “TAP”, and its popularity has even spread to Great Britain were Dr. Thornton recently taught a course on its proper use to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association. The device is not meant to be permanent, and it easily adjusts itself for both comfort and progressive ease of snoring symptoms.

Dr. Thorton’s primary interest was in the OSA, or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and after several observations as well as trial and error, he designed his device for the treatment of this very troublesome condition.

OSA can have very debilitating effects on the body due to the fact that the patient simply cannot get enough sleep to sustain proper mental and physiological function. Jobs, and in some cases, lives are at risk when people suddenly fall asleep at work. And even though TAP has had some measured success in the treatment of OSA, those who suffer from conventional snoring can and have reaped the benefits of this clever device.

Ask your doctor about this device and if they could possibly work for you, it is very low-cost and very low maintenance.

Well the jury is in, studies that have been published by the American College of Chest Physicians have concluded that snoring is a perfect genetic and runs in families. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre in Ohio’s Dr Maninder Kalra was head of the research project that had examined 681 infants over a 12 month period while also monitoring the activities and habits of their parents.

Children who were born with at least one parent who snored were three times more likely to have the condition themselves. The study adjusted for random factors such as tobacco smoke exposure and environmental conditions, but the results were no less conclusive.

Also, it was discovered that the percentage of children who snored along with a snoring parent was almost equally proportionate when it came to allergy suffering. In other words, if the parent suffered from allergies along with snoring, then their child suffered from both at the same time as well.

Although the conclusions weren’t very surprising, they do open the door for a new generation of snoring cures that could go in tandem with allergy relief as well. The results of the study have already led to other doctors to adjust their treatments accordingly, and we are eager to see how this new knowledge effects the development of next-generation treatments.

Ah, Thanksgiving…

Although it is generally seen as the “warm-up” holiday before Christmas, Thanksgiving will always have a special place in the hearts of Americans who use it as an opportunity to reunite families and feast abundantly upon turkey and dressing and all the traditional fare that comes with this great holiday.

It wasn’t until recently that the connection between tryptophan and turkey was made by medical and biochemical science, but for more than a century, Americans have been taking part in the late afternoon slumber that almost inevitably hits after devouring huge portions of this delicious bird.

Now this all looks great in a warm and sincere holiday way, but the older males in my family have snoring issues that are all thankfully separated 364 days out of the year. However, on this particular day, up to half a dozen different snorers can be heard at any given time echoing from the bowels of my living room on Thanksgiving Day. I like to call it “the tryptophanic opera”.

It usually starts just after half-time during whatever football game is agreed upon by the male members of my family. Make no mistake, quite a bit of debate goes into the ultimate decision, and it’s really difficult to believe after such passionate outbursts of different teams support that anybody could doze off afterwards. My uncle Frank will almost always start with his high whistling falsetto, much like the beginning of flute sequence of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf”. My grandfather and uncle Bill will then usually join in with their low nasal baritone like the tragic hero stepping on the stage to give his musical monologue of lost love or other such nonsense. My wife made the quite clever suggestion of replacing the cushions on my couch with anti-snoring pillows, but the monthly budget just doesn’t allow for it.

I tried recording this cacophony one time, but made the mistake of having my pastor listen to it. He insisted that it was audio evidence of demonic possession, and confiscated it for the greater good. I think he probably sold it on eBay…

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from all of us here at the greatest stop snoring blog on the Internet!

Even though there is no formal nomenclature assigned to different kinds of snoring, those who have to endure nightly bouts of noise can attest to different decibel levels as the night progresses. This is because of the different sleep stages the body goes through during the course of an average evening.

The human body experiences four distinct stages of sleep that are further divided into two categories; REM and non-REM sleep. Conventional snoring generally occurs in the second and third stages and almost never takes place during REM sleep, whereas snoring that is associated with OAS or sleep apnea usually only occurs in the deepest of sleep and can take place during REM sleep as well.

This can be very useful information for you or a loved one who is concerned about sleep apnea or an obstructed airway. Stop snoring surgery is usually contingent on whether the snoring is just a noisy nuisance, or signs of a more serious chronic condition. So paying close attention to when snoring begins (most likely the job of the sleeping partner) can really be useful for any diagnosis from a medical professional.

If the snoring is unusually loud and occurs when the sleeper is quite obviously in REM sleep (eye movement should be visible beneath the closed eyelids), it could be signs of a condition that should be addressed right away.

Keeping your loved ones guessing whether or not you may have turned into some obnoxiously loud creature of the night whenever you go to sleep is never the polite thing to do. However, before people start running for whatever stop snoring cures they can find, certain habits should always be taken into consideration.

The 21st century lifestyle isn’t exactly the healthiest, generally speaking. People who find themselves habitually smoking, eating junk food, and indulging in alcohol are at higher risk of chronic medical conditions.

Snoring, unfortunately, is one of them.

Nicotine has been shown to constrict the blood vessels, and this lack of proper circulation can result in sleepers keeping their mouths open wider during sleep. The result is basically the perfect human bagpipe. Unfortunately the sound of this one does not evoke images of the rugged highlands and delicious mutton dinners.

Obesity from indulging in too much fatty food also has a measured effect on whether or not someone snores as they sleep, and often times simply losing a little weight can go a long way in reducing the nightly cacophony.

Alcohol’s effect on snoring can be quite profound and people sleep a little deeper while under the influence, and therefore are less likely to wake themselves when they’re snoring gets too loud.

Making changes to one’s lifestyle can go a long way in reducing snoring. It may sound simplistic, but a healthier lifestyle leads to an overall better quality of life.

If you’ve made these adjustments let us know how it worked for you in the comments section of this post, we are eager to hear your success stories!

With modern medical science progressing more and more everyday, we are seeing the long-term effect of chronic conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. OSA has been passed off for centuries as everything from a personality defect to even demonic possession. However, its effects can now be measured due to the long-term effects of sleep deprivation on the human body. Sufferers of OSA essentially asphyxiate themselves throughout the course of the night, after all. And the result can be very loud snoring and several panicked awakenings throughout the night.

So the question must be asked, does this chronic condition qualify someone to receive disability benefits? Does excessive sleepiness throughout the course of the day, and the other long-term effects of sleep deprivation exist on the same level as paralysis or blindness? The simple answer would be no, but at the same time employers would find themselves in a bit of legal trouble should they terminate an employee based on the effects of their condition. Having a documented diagnosis from a physician would go a long way in protecting the rights of the employee in light of this.

OSA can be treated, but it would take more than a snoring chin strap to provide results. And in some extreme cases, results cannot be found at all. If you have a documented case of OSA, the best thing to do would be to discuss it with your employer and look at treatment options through your insurance provider.