I Live Younger - October 2017

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SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE
A large number of people with sleep
apnea sleep on their backs. If you do this,
you might want to start sleeping on your
side, instead. It’s been proven that you
can sleep more comfortably by sleeping
on one side if you have sleep apnea.
Going to bed on your side can be something
you can do to help you get better rest if
you have sleep apnea. When people sleep
on their back, their tongue and soft palate
rest to the back of the throat, which blocks
the airway. Try to fall asleep in a side
position, and discover if that relieves your
sleep apnea tonight.
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TREAT YOUR SINUS OR
ALLERGY PROBLEMS
Because you already suffer, this should at
least alleviate one of many sleep problems.
You have to avoid anything else that is
going to affect your ability to breathe while
you are asleep. Keeping your airway free
and clear by treating your nasal problems
gives you a much better chance of sleeping
through the night without problems.
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TAKE A WARM BATH
Some people become anxious due
to their sleep apnea and make the mistake
of taking sedatives before bed, which can
be dangerous for apnea sufferers. Take a
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