Snoring

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Definition:

Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues, such as your tongue, soft palate, and airway, as you breathe.

Symptom:

Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Not all snorers have OSA, but if snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be an indication to see a doctor for further evaluation for OSA:

– Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep
– Excessive daytime sleepiness
– Difficulty concentrating
– Morning headaches
– Sore throat upon awakening
– Restless sleep
– Gasping or choking at night
– High blood pressure
– Chest pain at night
– Your snoring is so loud it’s disrupting your partner’s sleep
– In children, poor attention span, behavioral issues or poor performance in school

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Protocol:

Diffuse (see below) during the night while sleeping, 5 drops Cedarwood 5ml 10ml and also apply 3 drops cedarwood in the navel before bed.

As an extra also add 5 drops of the Sleep Blend (for diffuser).

To clear up the sinus cavities, where relevant it is very important to steam (see below) with Sinus Blend 5ml 10ml for 5-10 minutes, once a day until the sinuses are clear.

Steam Method

Add 3-4 drops (or as otherwise advised) of essential oil/diffuser blend to boiling water in a large pot or heatproof bowl. Immediately after adding the essential oil, cover the bowl with a large bath towel to avoid molecules from escaping into the air. Place your face above the bowl underneath the towel, not too close to avoid the steam from burning your skin, inhale the hot steam through your nose for no more than two minutes at a time and for a total of approximately 10 minutes.

Diffuse 2-3 drops of each oil; maximum 10-12 drops in total, at a time, unless otherwise advised.

NOTE: Always use an ultrasonic diffuser (with a diffusing duration of at least 8 hours), to diffuse pure essential oils. Do not use a humidifier, air purifier, or a candle, as they only smell good and have no further effect. An electric, ultrasonic, diffuser dispenses essential oils into the air through vibrations of a plate which causes ultrasonic waves, creating microscopic particles of oils that disperse into the air. It, therefore, breaks open the essential oil volatile molecules, to have a medicinal effect in that it can penetrate through the blood-brain barrier. It is always good to use a diffuser at night while you are sleeping.

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