It is believed that if you have a weak soft palate, you will be more inclined to snore. Therefore, many snorers find soft palate exercises useful to curb their snoring. These exercises strengthen the throat muscles that contribute to snoring. Here's what to do:

Simply place your tongue on your soft palate and suck as hard as you can on the back of your tongue. You should feel your palate muscles strain and tighten. It might take a little while to get the hang of it, but in time you will find the best way for to tighten and release your palate muscles.

A majority of snorers sleep on their backs, which is another cause of snoring. So how do you learn to not sleep on your back? By making it as uncomfortable as possible! Try stuffing a tennis ball into a sock and pinning it to the back of your pajamas. This may sound strange, but it will cause you to fall asleep on your side, thus inhibiting snoring.

Some people are able to stop their snoring by making simple behavior and dietary modifications. One example of this is to refrain from drinking alcohol before bed. Since alcohol relaxes the muscles in your throat, it can cause the obstruction that leads to snoring. You should also limit your dairy intake before bed, since this can cause an increase in mucus build up and clog your throat. Another simple bedtime modification is to reduce the number of pillows you sleep on. By using fewer pillows, the air can flow in and out of your throat easier.

While these do-it-yourself fixes may help relieve normal snoring, keep in mind that if your snoring does not improve it may be sign of a more serious problem. If you are snoring in addition to waking up covered in sweat, having trouble breathing, or chronic daytime drowsiness you may be experiencing sleep apnoea. It is imperative that if you are experiencing these symptoms that you see your doctor immediately. Sleep apnoea is diagnosed by using a simple polysomnography test. If untreated, sleep apnoea can lead to serious problems such as heart attack and stroke.