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5 Home Remedies That Never Fail

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

This may come as a surprise but snoring has been cited as one of the reasons due to which couples would want a divorce. Snoring occurs due to congestion in the airways and the noise that it can generate varies. In some cases, the snoring can be loud enough to be heard between closed doors. While some choose to live with it, studies show that it can have a serious affect on a person’s health and their quality of sleep. Here are 5, inexpensive ways to ensure that you have a deep sleep, devoid of snores.

Use a tennis ball
– Though it may not seem like a good idea initially, this simple method has helps 90 % cases to get rid of snores. Experts state that some people have a habit of snoring if they sleep on the back. Even if they do try to sleep on their sides, once they do fall asleep, their body tends to resume the initial position of sleeping on the back. In order to avoid that, it is recommended that such people tie a tennis ball on their back. To ensure that it remains there, put this in a pocket of an oil t-shirt and tie it on a well fitted pajama. This ball will make it extremely uncomfortable for the person to sleep on their back. As a result he will be forced to sleep on the sides due to exhaustion. The snores die down eventually.


Extra high pillow
– Some people tend to give up their habit of snoring if their head it out on an elevation. In such cases, one can opt for an extra high pillow as it will be instrumental in opening the air way. If not, they can add an extra pillow to their bedding.


Humidifier
– One of the most common causes of snoring is a blocked sinus. The mucus tends to rattle in the airway, not only affecting the quality of sleep but also causing severe discomfort in breathing. In such cases, people can install a humidifier in their rooms. The warmth in the air will not only drain the mucus from the sinus, clearing the airway but also make it easy for the person to breath. The snores are curbed. To get a better effect, one can also add eucalyptus oil or Vicks vapor rub.

Nasal strip
– This is one of the latest additions to methods that help people get over snoring. The technique is simple and helps to open the airway in a big way. The nasal strips come with adhesives and should be put across the nose. It helps to widen the airway and allows air to pass easily. These nasal strips are especially useful for men who snore due to common cold.


Mouth guard
– This is the latest addition to this list. This mouth guard helps to keep the lower jaw pushed out, thus the airway is widened, allowing the person to breathe easily. It can be brought in $ 500 but there is a cheaper OTC version available that is known as snore guard.

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5 Mistakes You Make With Your Sunscreens

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

 
You never dab enough
– While it is a good thing to save money, it does not mean that you compromise with you sun safety. Most sunscreens come with indications of how much to use but we tend to ignore them. It is recommended that you use a blob the size of a quarter to ensure that you derive
maximum benefits from your sunscreen
. But we usually use only half the amount as we want the tube to last long. But the effect of half the amount is also halved. So if you do want maximum sun protection, use the right quantity.


You leave your scalp unprotected
– Most of us dab exposed part of our body with an SPF cream but tend to ignore the scalp. The scalp is believed to be far more sensitive to the sun than the rest of the skin. So covering it becomes extremely important. Use a hair gel that comes with an SPF of 15 or more. One can also choose to apply sesame oil on the scalp as they have properties which can safeguard you from the sun. Though this may leave your scalp a little oily

Men forget that they have lips too–
A study in the U.K showed that men have more chances of suffering from lip cancer than women do. This is because men never apply
sunscreens
on their lips, leaving them exposed to UVA rays.


You ignore your ears-
Though we may apply a generous dose of sunscreen on our face and rest of the body, we tend to forget that the ears are also exposed to the sun. It is one of the reasons cancer of the ears is extremely common.




 
Under eye skin does not need sun screen- sun glasses are enough-
This is another common mistakes we tend to make. It is true that the sun glassed can
protect the skin under the eye
, but you cannot wear them all the time. Hence apply a good under eye gel with sunscreen, just below the eye.

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5 Ways to Ease a Hangover

Last Updated on: January 19, 2024
Edited By: Alfred

Have more H20′

  1. Before you crash into your bed, drink at least 2 glasses or more of water. This may be a little tough if you are already drunk, so set a reminder in your mobile or ask someone sober to remind you. Do not
    drink alcohol
    half an hour before sleeping. You can also resort to having some Juice or a fresh lime soda. Alcohol is a diuretic and can completely dehydrate you and that is one of the main causes of a hangover.


Have some pickle
– Alcohol can affect the sugar-salt balance in the body. A dash of pickle may be just the thing to make you feel sane again. Pickle is also one of the traditional treatments for hangover and has been used for centuries. It is advised to have pickle with toast as it can help you beat hangover real fast.

Have an Analgesic
-The severe headache that you have can be best fought with an analgesic. Drinking it with water will also help you fight off the dehydration. Keep an analgesic at your bedside so that you can have it first thing in the morning.

Sip some Sweet lime
– Half a lemon with a spoon of sugar can help you in a big way. To make the most of it, add a pinch of salt too. This will infuse you body with some electrolytes and also help you fight off the headache and
dehydration
.




Work out
– This may not seem like the most fun thing to do when you already have a headache. But with all the beer and alcohol in your system, working out will not only help you beat the hangover but also get rid of the toxins through sweat. It is also one of the easiest ways to feel fresh again, especially if you have to head to work early in the morning.