Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. You stop breathing for short periods while sleeping. This can happen many times a night. It makes you tired during the day, affects your mood, and increases health risks like high blood pressure, heart problems, and memory issues. There are two main ways to treat it: natural methods or using machines like CPAP or BiPAP. Both have pros and cons. Here's how they work. Natural Treatments for Sleep Apnea Some people try natural ways first. These usually include: 1. Weight Loss Extra weight, especially around the neck, can block the airway during sleep. Losing weight often helps reduce or even stop sleep apnea. But it takes time and effort. And not everyone with sleep apnea is overweight. 2. Side Sleeping Sleeping on your back can make sleep apnea worse. Your tongue falls back and blocks the airway. Sleeping on your side may help. You can use a body pillow or a tennis ball in your shirt to stop yourself from rolling onto your back. 3. Av...