Sleepless nights are frustrating. But what would you do if your roommate is a snorer who snores like a church bell? You would probably wish to be temporarily deaf, just to have a good night's sleep. Waking the snorer is not a good option either, for obvious reasons.

When someone sleeps with their back and head lying flat on the floor, their mouth opens and they breathe through it instead of through their nose. This allows a large mass of air to flow in. Snoring occurs when membranes and tissues are dried by the air that passes through our mouth and throat. As membrane and tissues become dry, vibrations are triggered by breathing which then creates a sound we refer to as a snore.

In order to help your chances of finally getting a good night's sleep, why not help your roommate to eliminate or at least reduce his/her snoring habits. There are actually several methods available to try to overcome snoring habits. One crucial part of the process is to identify which is likely to be the most fit and work most effectively for the snorer.

Using an anti-snore pillow as you sleep is one of the more effective anti-snoring methods. Within this article we will explore how these pillows differ from the ones you normally have in your home.

Not all pillows were manufactured in the same way. Anti-snoring pillows are specifically designed to aid snorers in getting a better and soundless sleep. These pillows are ideally designed to provide proper alignment of the neck while positioning the head so that it does not fall back. Regular pillows on the other hand lose their shape as you rest your head and thus allow the head fall back. As a result, your mouth opens and snoring occurs.

The use of anti-Snore pillows also lessens the pain on shoulders, neck, and back resulting from incorrect sleeping positions. The anti-Snore pillow holds the weight of the head throughout the entire sleep, thereby minimizing the pressure on the neck that causes soreness or stiffness.

Anti-Snore pillows are made from various brands and types of materials. Most anti-snoring pillows are made out of thick and dense foam. That is why these kinds of pillow do not lose shape. Regardless of brand, most anti-snore pillows work as effectively as each other.

The general design of the anti-Snore pillow includes a small indentation, together with a cup shape in the middle, purposely designed to keep the proper alignment of the head as you sleep.

It should also be noted that anti-Snore pillows are in fact one of the safest anti-snoring accessories available. There is no need to worry about harmful side effects as, like all pillows, they are designed for comfort and have no mechanical parts.

So if you suffer from "habitual snorers" around you, then try to convince him/her to use an anti-snore pillow or even consider giving it as a gift from yourself. This would be a most generous act and would hopefully lead to both of you finally getting that elusive good night's sleep.