You know what? Some snorers don't realize they snore. Now I am not talking about those with serious conditions such as sleep apnea, just those who snore "lightly", although that term is relative.

However those snorers who wake up tired, wake up with a sore throat, or a number of other things that are symptoms of snoring, or for a spouse or significant other that shares a bed with a snorer, will know just how debilitating this condition can be.

Night after night of disturbed sleep can generate physical and emotional health problems for the snorer, as well as putting unbearable stresses and strains on relationships with a spouse, significant other, or even family members.

Some people snore every night, maybe they are overweight, smoke, drink, take medications that encourages snoring, others, however, may snorer occasionally when they have a temporary health problem such as a cold or have an allergy.

With the number of snorers being nearly 40% of the population the market for snoring remedies is huge.

There are mechanical devices designed to keep airways open; there are postural devices designed to hold the snorer in a sleeping position that is less likely to encourage snoring. Mouthpieces that set the jaw in a proper position and prevent the tongue from rolling back into the airway while asleep. Throat sprays are offered which claim to lubricate the uvula and the throat, causing less friction and less snoring.

As we live in an age when people are increasingly exploring alternative health options, it should come as no surprise that many favor the more natural remedies, including supplements.

Aromatherapy is highly thought of treatment for snoring. Blends of oils may be made available as a massage lotion for the neck and throat or as a gargle to soothe inflamed airways. Some of the stronger essential oils can be used in a steam bath to encourage the expulsion of mucous, thereby clearing the airways. As the nature of some of the essential oils can be toxic to the body, it is best to consult with a qualified aromatherapist.

Reflexology is another treatment that can be used very effectively to stimulate organs, especially in the elimination process. For this reason it is very good for clearing congestion if this is thought to be at the root of the snoring problem.

Homeopathic treatment works on the basis of treating the whole person and not the symptom. For this reason, it is hard to predict which homeopathic remedies might be offered to alleviate snoring - it will depend on what the homeopath determines is the underlying personality-type causing the condition.

Homemade Remedies

If you are the type of snorer that only snores when you sleeping on their back, then the simplest solution is to begin sleeping on your side. One way to do it is to put a small ball, golf ball or even a walnut in a sock, and then pin the sock to the back of your pajamas or night clothes. This way, when you roll onto your back while unconscious, the ball will make your body want to turn back on its side.

Do you only snore nights, or does you're snoring get worse, that you've been out drinking? Drinking relaxes the throat muscles, which can cause them to rub up against the uvula and the palate, creating the snoring problem. Stop all together or at least stop drinking 4 - 6 hours before bed.

Are you overweight? Obese people tend to snore a lot because of buildups of fatty tissues in the neck. This weighs down and constricts the air way, causing obstruction problems and leading to snoring. The only way to help this issue is to lose weight.

As you can see there a number of treatments and possible solutions to you snoring problems. Start with the free ones, and then move on the the devices or alternatives that work the best.