Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Easy pointers for selecting between various alternatives of snore pillows

Are you in need of a few snore pillows?  It may be surprising to find that today there are many varieties available.  This might seem odd since a pillow is a pillow, right?  In reality the differences between all these snore pillows is more than just a name brand - those differences can really affect how well the pillow works for you and your sleep habits.  To clarify our claim, let's examine the differences we are alluding to.

The use of a snore pillow made of dense foam material will keep the head and neck from sinking into the pillow.  Hold the neck carefully to position the head the correct way, so it is easy to breathe from the nose.   With this, your snoring will end.  These snore pillows usually contain a depressionn on at least one side to stabilize the head and neck in a comfortable manner.  The use of this type of pillow provides support to the back, shoulder and neck area, relieving tension and stress to the upper body.

However most  snore pillows are designed for those who sleep on their backs and don't allow for much movement.  There are some designs available now for those who prefer to sleep on their side and need some cradling to keep them comfortable and from rolling over.  One solution that has been proposed has been for snorers to insert a tennis ball in the waistband of their pajamas to prevent them from rolling on thier backs.  But imagine how uncomfortable that would be!  The tennis ball would probably wake you up more than your snoring.  Some snore pillows used today are shaped more like a U - you place one part of it under your armpit and the pillow is wrapped around you in a way that has one in front and one in the back of you.   This specific design will enable your body to remain cradled, so you will not experience any backward rolling.    These types of snore pillows are good for those who don't typically sleep on their side because they need some support when they do so.

You will want to take the time to check out all kinds of snore pillow to find the one that is the best fit for you.  Don't be swayed by a brand name alone.

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