Dear Ralph: He snores

Dear Ralph,
        I don't know if you would be able to help with this but I have to try. My man's snoring habit is giving me sleepless nights. They are just too loud and he sleeps so deep. If I tap him to wake up at night he just uses a dull eye to to say somethings that I can't understand then go back to snoring. I am very light at sleeping and I can't keep up like this. Now apart from that he is a really nice and funny man. I really love him but my God, this he's habit is driving me crazy. Is there any suggestion you or your readers could give? I would appreciate it. Thanks

                                                                                                                                                  Miriam





Dear Miriam,
        Snoring is usually due to exhaustion or a blocked airway in the air passage but sometimes when its excessive it could be associated with a medical problem like sinus. I might have a couple of tips for you.
      He should try and get some sleep in the middle of the day first to regain some energy before sleeping at night. It would help him to prevent the over exhaustion that might lead to the heavy snoring. He should also try to minimize smoking and alcohol intake if he is the type that consumes them excessively. Regular exercising and staying in shape can also help to reduce the effect of snoring. The one I personally did when I was younger was to make a habit of laying on my stomach when I sleep instead of facing up. It really worked for me so if he is the type that faces up, before he sleeps just get him to turn around. He should also avoid eating heavy meals at night. And lastly if it is a medical condition like sinuses that requires him clearing up he's nostrils from congestion then he should meet a doctor for the adequate treatment and medication. There is also something called a lower jaw positioner which is like a strap that helps keep the mouth close and in place, he can wear that to sleep at night.

Hope these few tips help you two out to create better nights.

                                                                                                                                                     Ralph