Here, learn four from sleep pros.
Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By
What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly?
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, an estimated45 percent of adults snore occasionally, while 25 percent snore regularly.
Because of this, snorers may wake themselves (or others) up in the middle of the night.
But also, dont expect an overnight improvement.
And why, you may wonder, would throat and mouth exercises, in particular, help anyway?
sleep doctor and assistant clinical professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC
When we talk about snoring…were talking about the tissues in the back of the mouth.
The floppy tissue creates vibrations as people breathe while theyre asleep, and those vibrations are what cause snoring.
Keep reading to learn four expert-recommended exercises that tone those floppy tissues.
4 exercises that may help reduce snoring, according to sleep experts
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Dr. Dasgupta says this form of therapy may strengthen the loose tissue in the back of the mouth.
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Singing
Singing activates the muscles in your throat, soft palate, and tongue, says Dr. Olmos.
sleep doctor and assistant clinical professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC
Its worth noting that research Dr. Olmos references is avery small study of only 25 people.
So, perhaps consider it a reason to give playing a wind instrument a shot.
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