Apr 14, 2013

The Didgeridoo is becoming a Popular Alternative to Treating Sleep Apnea

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By Sam Kappel


What Didgeridoo for sleep apnea? Well first, the didgeridoo is an ancient Australian instrument that has been around for some people say nearly 20,000 years. Over the years the didgeridoo has become a world wide instrument for music, but over recent years it has gained popularity in curing sleep apnea.

So how does this ancient Australian instrument actually work with treating sleep apnea? First, to successfully treat sleep apnea the tissues and muscles of the throat need to be strengthened. Sleep apnea is caused when these tissues actually collapse and block the airway. Playing this instrument can actually help.

So how does someone actually strengthen these muscles and tissues? That is where the ancient Australian musical instrument comes into play. The didgeridoo when played the right way can strengthen these muscles. It also helps build respiratory system, which alone has its benefits in itself.

Playing the didgeridoo is also a great stress reliever. Relieving stress is a big factor in helping sleep apnea symptoms as well.

You cannot just blow into the didgeridoo to help treat obstructive sleep apnea. There are special exercises you need to follow to really get the most benefit out of it. The type of exercise you will want to use when playing it is circular breathing exercises.

So are didgeridoos expensive? They can be commonly found from any from 10 to 30 dollars. Being an ancient musical instrument there are more older and expensive forms, but they can be found for very cheap. There are more expensive alternatives to treating sleep apnea like CPAP machines and surgery.

So in conclusion, the best way to actually benefit from the didgeridoo for sleep apnea is to correctly learn how to play it. By learning the circular breathing technique you start working on naturally treating obstructive sleep apnea




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