Tired of snoring? So try these 5 mouth exercises

Ahmedabad. 21 March 2023 Tuesday

Most of the time everyone snores but some people have this problem so much that sometimes they get tired of sleeping with them. Often snoring causes distance with partner. The question is why do snorers speak? The tongue, mouth, throat or nose vibrates when you breathe in. This part of your body relaxes when you sleep. It becomes constricted, causing your nostrils to snort.

Here are some exercises to prevent snoring. Following which can lead to snoring free sleep.

1. Stick out your tongue and hold it for five seconds. You should do this exercise 3 to 4 times. If you want better results you can cover your tongue with a spoon.

2. Move your tongue left and right. Try to move your tongue left and right in your mouth while pushing it against your cheeks.

3. Place your fingers on your cheeks and push through your tongue. Place your fingers on the outside of your cheeks. Then press your cheeks with your tongue. You should feel a general tension on the opposite side of the cheek you are pushing against. You should do this exercise 3 to 4 times towards both cheeks.

4. Press your tongue against the front teeth and try to swallow. Press the tongue with the teeth and try to swallow it. This will stretch the throat muscles. This exercise should also be done 3 to 4 times.

5. Stick your tongue down and hold for five seconds. If you do this final exercise in front of a mirror you should be able to look up at your uvula (the dangerous thing at the back of your throat). This exercise will strengthen the muscles at the back of the neck.

Apart from this, certain habits should be changed to prevent snoring such as…

- Weight loss

- Quit smoking

- Don't drink too much alcohol

- Sleep on back