Millions suffer from this problem and that means an additional million are being kept awake because of a partner snoring. If you are habituated to snoring, then you need to sleep on your side instead of your back. Snoring is caused by the sagging of throat tissues where the tongue falls back into your throat making the airway too narrow for the free movement of air.
A poor pillow or one that is too soft can tilt your head backward increasing the problem. An extra pillow is recommended for snorers so that the head is elevated to prevent the tongue from falling back. Sleeping o your side puts your head in a natural position without restriction of airflow. There are also various exercises to strengthen the muscle and throat that prevents snoring.
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When your calf muscles suddenly start to turn, that can really be painful. While leg cramps in the calf are more common, it could also occur in feet and thighs. 80% of people suffer from such a problems and age has nothing to do with it. Night leg cramps are related to illness and deficiencies or neural problems. Consult a doctor when experiencing night leg cramps. To stop your leg from cramping, hold the calf and massage the side of the knees with your fingers. You could also stretch the leg to strengthen it against the cramp. To avoid leg cramps at night, perform yoga exercises before bedtime.
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Heartburn can affect your sleep and sleeping on your back could tend to increase the problem unless you elevate yourself. Those who experience frequent heartburn are advised to sleep on the left side and this position prevents the contents of the stomach from returning back into the esophagus.
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When using science to fix sleep problems, if you suffer from frequent leg aches, then place a rolled towel or roll pillow beneath your legs to keep it elevated and relaxed at night. The venous blood accumulated in the legs will flow downwards relieving the tension in the legs. A leg massage at night is also helpful in dealing with leg aches at night, Avoid caffeine drinks 6 hours before bedtime.
There could be several other physiological and emotional reasons for poor sleep. Fatigue, uncomfortable shoes, poor eating habits, digestion and an unhealthy nervous system all can impact sleep in a negative way. Consult your doctor when facing sleep problems from uncommon or unknown causes as a doctor would be the best person to advise the course of treatment.
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