How to Cure Sleep Apnea Naturally

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By Trish62
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The number of people with sleep apnea grows every year. Here are some suggestions to help mild cases of the condition. For more serious versions, consult your doctor.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Reduce your weight 5 to 10 lbs. Extra weight can obstruct your breathing while you sleep.
Step 2

Avoid drugs and alcohol. Both slow your respiratory system, which can produce sleep apnea.
Step 3

Avoid sleeping on your back. In this position, your tongue may fall back into your airways, creating an obstruction.
Step 4

Try the flower remedy called vervain. Organic herb stores carry this in dry herb form and it can be made into a tea. The herb promotes relaxation and has a calming effect.
Step 5

Using a few pillows to elevate your head so as to not lay flat. Try those pillows that are designed with a hole in the middle. The base of your head rests in the hole and this keeps your airways open.
Step 6

Try 5-HTP. This is amino acid raises serotonin levels in the brain to relax you.

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on 8/5/2009 Great advice. I'll be looking into this myself. I gave it 5 stars & Recommended ya. =)

on 7/7/2009 I was having trouble sleeping at night and the dentist sugguested I use a mouth guard as I grind my teeth as well. An unexpected benefit of the mouth guard was I can now sleep on my back as I can breathe better. I guess the guard places my jaw better so I breathe better too! This might be an idea to try if you are suffering from sleep apnea.