Between the ages of 30 and 60 the incidence of snoring jumps from 20% in men and 5% in women to 60% of men and 40% of women.
When the soft palate, uvula, tongue, tonsils and /or muscles in the back of the throat rub against each other they generate the vibrating sound of snoring during sleep.
This is an anatomical problem and those who are obese have bulky neck tissue which increases the risk of snoring. Losing 10% of ones weight can help this anatomical problem. The number one cause of snoring is obesity.
If that breathing area is suppressed by any
Archive for October, 2006
Heart Healthy Foods
Certain foods help to keep hearts healthy. Many of the foods traditionally found in the Mediterranean style diet of France, Greece and Italy boost the body’s levels of anti-inflammatory compounds. This is an easy diet to adhere to. The diet includes lots of fish, olive oil, whole grains, vegetable and fruits. Fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, trout and tuna are good sources of the omega-3 fatty acids, which actually help dissolve blood clots. Fish oils also block several inflammation promoting compounds. If you do not eat these fish, be sure to take omega-3 supplements.
Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
