In this post I'm going to talk about something often neglected by most people as " Noise people make

while sleeping " . I know people who snore louder than the noise that Trucks make on highways or the firing of a Harley. So, here's more on that... Snoring occurs due to the Vibration of Respiratory structures cased by physical obstruction to Air Movement. Causes for obstruction could be various: 1. Long uvula : The dangling tissue at the back of your mouth can be a cause of air obstruction 2. Weak Throat Muscles 3. Unfavorable Jaw structure 4. Fat gathering in and around the throat. 5. Nasal passage blockage 6. Sinus issues 7. Alcohol, Smoking and other relaxants that increase Muscle Relaxation 8. Blockage of passage by Your own tongue 9. Bulking of Throat Tissue due to being overweight 10. Sleep Posture: Sleeping on your back can cause your own throat/tongue to block the airways Health and other Risks Associated with Snoring: 1. A latest Research by the Henry Ford Hospital finds : Compared to nonsnorers, Snorers were found to have a significantly greater intima-media thickness of the CAROTID ARTERIES Carotid Arteries

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoring http://www.helpguide.org/life/snoring.htm http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/snoring http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=46335&action=detail&ref=1815