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A Quick Guide to Over the Counter Snoring Remedies…

Contrary to popular belief snoring is not actually a disease or even illness in its own right; rather it is a symptom of another underlying health condition that is blocking the nasal passageways. So, for a remedy to stop the snoring it must treat the cause…

Decongestants -
These ease congestion by reducing the swelling of the mucous membranes that line the nose and sinuses caused by enlarging blood vessels. Decongestants help constrict the blood vessels thereby reducing the swelling and clearing the nasal passageways.

They can be taken in the form of oral pills or capsules; and are also available as nasal sprays or drops. One tip - do not overuse decongestant drops or sprays because their effect lessens over time.

Cold and Flu Remedies -
If your snoring is being caused by that niggling cold then there are some remedies available on the market that will suppress the cold and flu symptoms to help reduce the associated problem of snoring.

Most of these types of over the counter remedies are a formulation of drugs like decongestants, ibuprofen and paracetamol. Some may also include caffeine and vitamin C.

If you are suffering with a cough rather than a cold then cough mixtures are generally not very effective as snoring remedies – with perhaps the exception of the mucolytic preparations.

These make mucous easier to cough up, so if your snoring problem is being caused by mucous blocking your airways you may find some benefit to using the type of remedy.

Corticosteroids -
These are anti-inflammatory drugs used to ease inflammation in the nasal passageways for allergic conditions such as hay fever. Although these are prescription drugs and, therefore, not generally available over the counter they still merit a mention.

They are only prescribed when the body needs additional supplies to support an overworked immune system. It is important, however, that after a few weeks the dosage given is gradually reduced so that the body is allowed to adjust back its own normal level of production.

Unfortunately, there are no over the counter snoring remedies but by treating other health conditions the above medications have a welcome side effect of reducing any associated snoring problems.

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With May being the Asthma & Allergy month we continue the theme with a guest article by Dr Bryan Brodeur - A Natural Approach to Allergy Therapy…

Allergies are essentially a situation in which your immune system responds too strongly to a stimulus. While this sounds like a good situation, it is a toxic and potentially deadly situation for your body. Your immune system is powerful enough to destroy any invader if co-ordinated properly. Co-ordinated improperly, your immune system will destroy your own vital components; it will cause you sinusitis, skin conditions, asthmatic reactions, stomach and intestinal diseases, and more.

Medicine has no cure for allergies, only drugs for their symptoms. These drugs are, ironically, designed to weaken your immune response. The ‘anti-histamines’ often prescribed to combat asthma daily can be deadly. They are associated with heart problems, and in a Canadian Study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute anti-histamines can increase the rate of growth of cancerous tumours in lab rodents.

What you need to learn are the approaches to allergy therapy that will make good health sense, working in a productive manner to keep you healthy for the long term.

The primary control system of your allergic response is your nervous system. Your nervous system is likely to be irritated physically on several levels if you do have allergies, and it is important to reduce these sources. The systems that you can use to reduce these factors vary, and it is important to understand the method you choose thoroughly. Secondary to controlling your immune system, you must discover the types of foods that will empower your body to function properly through a healthy diet.

It is equally important that emotional stress in your life be reduced. Many people are walking emotional wrecks and are ignoring the damage this is doing to their health. The secrets to overcoming emotional problems are simple and straightforward honesty and courage in dealing with each situation that provides you with emotional instability or stress. Focusing on the health of the mind and body are essential steps for reducing the emotional barriers that your personal history has burdened you with. These steps can be empowering, and they are healing.

With allergies, as with any chronic condition, proper styles of living will reduce your symptoms and may even eliminate them. The important aspect to this process of self-learning and self-healing is to take on new ideas and new concepts while reducing the blurring effects of old concepts slowly. Examine issues over and over again with a new perspective and you will slowly learn the underlying steps to a stronger level of health.

Dr. Bryan Brodeur is the owner of VitalityHouse, and the author of Vitalism. Download a free introduction for this health and fitness e-book

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