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      Useful Essential Oils

      Which essential oils are effective in preventing snoring?

      Getting a deeper quality of sleep is helpful to stop snoring. The following essential oil products traditionally have been used for snoring:

      • Sweet Marjoram – Diffuse it or dilute it up to 2% in jojoba or hazelnut oil (10 drops per tablespoon) and apply on the heart and chest area or wherever you feel stressed. If you feel sinus congestion before going to bed, diffuse it using a nebulizing diffuser or do a steam inhalation with it.
      • Deep Rest Roll-On Relief.

      See our page about Essential Oils For Sleep & Insomnia for further details on how to use this and Deep Rest Synergy. It also contains a video about how to facilitate sleep.

      Learn more about aromatherapy or see our how to use essential oil videos.

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      About the Condition

      What is snoring?

      When the natural vibration of our respiratory structures becomes obstructed, this is what is termed "snoring". Sometimes this case result in soft sounds. But sometimes the sounds can be very loud and annoying to others that may be sleeping nearby. Snoring is one of the warning signs for a more serious and sometimes fatal condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), so it is worthwhile consulting a doctor if you snore a lot.

      What causes snoring?

      Research has shown that snoring can sometimes be a factor in sleep deprivation (i.e. not getting enough good quality sleep).

      Some of the things that can contribute to snoring are:

      • The jaw not being in the right position (sometimes due to muscle tension)
      • A lack of strength in the throat causing it to close during sleep
      • Fat deposits in the tissues in and around the throat
      • Physical obstructions to the nasal passageway (e.g. clogged sinuses)
      • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
      • The tissues at the top of the airways touching each other, causing vibrations
      • Alcohol or other drugs relaxing the throat muscles
      • Sleeping on the back can cause some people's tongue to droop to the back of the mouth.
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      Other Treatments

      What are conventional medical treatments for snoring?

      There are a number of treatments for snoring. But one approach will work for one person and not for another.

      In order to clear the blockage in the breathing passage, snorers that are overweight are advised to lose weight to stop fat pressing on the throat. Snorers that smoke are advised to quit as smoking weakens the throat and helps to block the passageway. Snorers that sleep on their back are advised to trying sleeping on their side to stop the tongue blocking the throat. Exercising more can also help increase muscle tone. Decreasing consumption of alcohol and sedatives can also be helpful. Sometimes changing the shape of your pillows can help.

      If nasal congestion or allergies are the cause of snoring, treatments for these conditions can help. See our pages on Essential Oils For Allergies & Hayfever for more information. Nasal sprays and antisnoring strips haven't been found to be very effective.

      Dental appliances, especially if custom-made by a dentist, have been found to quite effective for 50-80% of snorers. They work by holding the tongue and jaw in a position which keeps the airway open. They can also help Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in 40%–50% of cases.

      Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been found effective for sleep apnea. With this device a mask is worn over the nose and face during sleep. A pump is attached which pushes air into the nasal passages, keeping it open. But some people find it uncomfortable or embarrassing to wear.

      There are also surgical procedures, but even these are not always effective. And as with all surgery, there are risks involved.

      What are alternative treatments for snoring?

      One research study(1) published in the British Medical Journal showed that playing the didgeridoo was effective in the treatment of sleep apnea.

      There has also been speculation that taking up singing may help as few singers appear to suffer from sleep apnea, perhaps because it tones the throat muscles.

      Some people find that using a humidifier or steam vaporizer in their bedroom helps. Others find doing a steam inhalation just before going to bed useful.

      Of course, essential oils traditionally have also been used for snoring. For more information, see the Useful Essential Oils tab.

      Sources:

      http://www.bmj.com/content/332/7536/266

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