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217 Science of Snoring (Rewind)


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Discover the secrets of snoring and how to find relief in this episode. Did you know that 45% of adults snore occasionally, while 25% snore regularly?

Whether you're the snorer or sleep beside one, snoring can be more than just noise. It can disrupt your sleep, leaving you groggy, with a dry mouth, or a sore neck.

So whether you're the snore-er or sleep next to someone who does, today's episode is for you.

In this episode you'll learn:

  • Common causes of snoring
  • How jaw position and neck position (and pain) are related
  • And simple exercises for the tongue and face that will help manage snoring
All the links:
  • Easy massage for jaw pain (no equipment needed) (AE Wellness YouTube)
  • Jaw Pain Self-Care Guide
  • Mouth taping for sleep: A TikTok trend with merit (Dentistry IQ)
  • Mouth and Throat Exercises to Help Stop Snoring (Sleep Foundation)
  • Smartphone-based delivery of oropharyngeal exercises for treatment of snoring: a randomized controlled trial (Sleep and Breathing)
  • Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring (American College of Chest Physicians)
  • Clinical Implications of Mandible and Neck Measurements in Non-Obese Asian Snorers (Clinical and Experimental Ororhinolaryngology)
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  • www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
  • Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
  • Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
  • TikTok @ aewellness
  • Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you've tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
  • 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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