Different Types of Anti Snoring Devices and Products

Anti Snoring Pillows

They are generically known as anti snoring pillows. They are designed to give to comfort to those that sleep either on their stomach or side.

These pillows offer comfort to the the chin, neck and throat area. They help retain the sleeping posture and help a free airflow through the nose, mouth and the throat area. These are ergonamically designed and are user-friendly.

Another kind of anti snoring device is the side sleep pillows. They are designed to be positioned between the thighs. They claim to restrain you from rolling onto your back during sleep.

Sprays and Gels

Spray and gels are also used as anti snoring devices. The sprays decongest the nose. They lubricate the nose and the nostrils thus help you breathe easy and avoid snoring.

There are also gels that when applied on the nose, back of one's throat, the neck and the chest area emit certain vapors that ease the breathing process and aid in smooth air flow through the air passages.

Both the sprays and gels are most often made with natural herbs and or mixtures of aromatic oils drawn from them. You are supposed to apply them just before retiring to the bed.

Nasal Strips

Nasal strips are two types. A type of these anti snoring devices are applied on the nose and others are placed within the nostrils. The good quality nasal strips are made out of superior quality of plastic. They are soft and elastic. When placed over the nostrils they hold them in position and stop them from collapsing thus reducing the dependence of breathing through the mouth.

Nasal Cones

Nasal Cones are also anti snoring devices and work similar in nature but they need to be placed within the nostrils. They support the soft tissue of the nostrils and help in the easy flow of air into the mouth and the throat.

CPAP Machines

CPAP pronounced as see pap, is a sophisticated anti snoring device. CPAP is an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A CPAP machine is a face mask. The face mask is fitted with a flexible hose. The other end of the hose is connected to a source of pressurized air. The face mask seals the surroundings of the nose and the mouth area with a certain positive air pressure. This constant positive pressure keeps the air passage open and eliminates snoring. This snoring device is designed to help the sleep apnea patients.

CHIN Straps

This is an other anti snoring device. This device holds the lower jaw in position and stops it from opening while you are sleeping. Thus it stops breathing through the mouth and the resultant snoring condition.

Sleep Positioning Devices

They help you sleep in a preferred position that eliminates snoring and other sleep disorder conditions. One example of this anti snoring device is a back positioner that stops you from rolling over during your sleep.

Pressure Devices

These are essentially devices that are designed on based on some occidental and oriental alternative medicine therapies like Acupressure and Reflexive Therapy. There are also other anti snoring devices that claim to operate on Magnetic Therapy too.

Biofeedback Devices

Biofeedback devices are worn on the body and are actively in touch with it. These anti snoring devices are claimed to sense the body conditions like temperature, heart beat and 'alert' the user to his/her sleep conditions so that a remedial actions may be taken.

Stop Snoring Moutpieces

A anti snoring mouth piece such as the new FDA cleared device called VitalSleep acts as a mandibular advancement device to help you stop snoring by opening your airway while you sleep. With greater airflow into your lungs you will sleep better and snoring will be eliminated.

Tips to Sleep Better because of Snoring

Here are a few tips to help you over come the difficulties with your dear one who is snoring.

·You will do well to use soft ear plugs.

·Keep the bed room as dark as possible. This will help your circadian rhythms of the body and help you sleep well.

·Keep the pets away.

·It is advisable to have a light protein rich snack.

·Do some physical exercise especially if you have a desk job and move less.

·Avoid naps during the day.

·Try to reduce consuming liquids before bed time. This would help you avoid to get up to relieve yourself in the night.

·Have periodic checkups with your doctor to ensure that your health is normal with all the necessary hormones and minerals are present in adequate quantities.

All Natural & Holistic Sleeping Aides for Insomnia

If you suffer from difficulty in sleeping – whether from insomnia or snoring or just restless sleep – you might try some natural sleep aids that have been known to remedy or at least alleviate sleeplessness.

Some of the common types of natural sleep aids include:

1. Relaxation techniques are known to work effectively but you need approximately twenty minutes before going to bed to allow them to work. Some of the most well known are yoga which is a centuries old technique that involves meditation, deep breathing and stretching and a relaxation response that is based on the principles of transcendental meditation that uses mind and body techniques to relax you. Another is progressive muscle relaxation.

2. Melatonin is often used for jet lag or for those who work night shifts and it is also taken approximately thirty minutes before bed. It is a hormone that is already found in the body naturally in the pineal gland of the brain. It produces serotonin that changes into melatonin when exposure to light decreases.

3. Valerian has long been an herb used throughout the world as a remedy for insomnia and should be taken approximately one hour before going to bed. It has some known side effects such as headache, indigestion or dizziness but it does not cause grogginess in the morning, but is should be taken with caution.

4. Kava is an herb that is commonly used for insomnia that is related to stress, however, the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings of adverse effects to the liver with continued use so it should be taken with caution.

5. Diet has a large effect on sleep so it is important to avoid certain foods before bedtime like caffeine that includes coffee, tea or soft drinks and sweets like chocolate. If you need to eat before bed you should eat magnesium rich foods as they are a natural sedative and include green vegetables, almonds, cashews and seeds.