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Snoring occurs
when the tongue, upper throat, palate, and the uvula vibrate against the tonsils
and lymph. One of the reasons why a person snores is because he/she is over weight.
Other reasons are having a cold, allergies, drinking too much alcohol before going
to sleep, or smoking. Extra
pillows: Lie on extra pillows. Sleep
on your side: If you sleep face up, the tongue and palate fall behind the
throat and block the air duct. Mint
gargles: Doing gargles before bedtime is effective if the snoring is due to
a cold or an allergy. Add a drop of peppermint oil to a glass of cold water. Gargle. Collar:
Using a collar like that used by people who have hurt their neck will lift up
the chin, and the air channel will remain open. Inhale
and drink nettle tea: If the snoring is due to allergies, drink a cup of nettle
tea. Put a teaspoon of dried nettle leaves in a cup of boiling water. Cover and
let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink before bedtime. Lose
weight: Lose at least 10% of your body weight. Quit
smoking: Smoking is a tremendously harmful habit. Quitting smoking not only
will help you stop snoring but will benefit all areas of your life. 
Shoes:
This remedy may sound funny but you could give it a try. Put the shoes you used
during the day in the shape of a cross under the header of your bed. Rue
and olive oil: Put 50 g of rue in a dark bottle and cover with olive oil.
Let macerate for 14 days. Rub the bridge of the nose and the neck before going
to sleep. A
key: This is a very old remedy and as funny as that of the shoes. Put an iron
key under the pillow. 
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