10 Ways to Stop Snoring 1. Lose weight. 2. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. 3. Establish regular sleeping patterns. 4. Tilt the head of your bed up for about 10 centimeters (4 inches). 5. Sleep on your side rather than your back. 6. Avoid tranquilizers, sleeping pills and antihistamines before bedtime. 7. Avoid alcohol for at least four hours before going to bed. 8. Avoid snacks for three hours before retiring. 9. Add some humidity to your bedroom. 10. See a doctor if snoring continues.