Researchers say the practice might provide a simpler and low-cost alternative to the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, though trials with more participants are needed ...

Among adults with moderate obstructive sleep apnea, forceful exhalation through a conch shell, or shankh, for 6 months ...

Conch shell blowing eased sleep apnea symptoms and improved sleep quality. The practice may provide a simple alternative to ...

For thousands of years, yogis across India have raised a spiralled seashell to their lips, taken a deep breath, and released a resonant, echoing note. This is known as conch or shankh blowing, an ...

Regularly blowing through a conch shell for six months significantly improved sleep among a small group of people with sleep apnea, researchers in India found. Photo by Kitreel/Adobe Stock/HealthDay ...

People who play certain wind instruments, like the didgeridoo, may find it easier to breathe while sleeping, according to emerging research. A new randomized controlled trial suggests that blowing ...

When it comes to tackling sleep problems, most of us think of lavender sprays, blackout curtains, or maybe a warm cup of chamomile tea. But a group of scientists in India has now suggested blowing ...

By Stephen Beech Blowing through a conch shell could help to treat a potentially deadly snoring condition, according to new research. Patients who took part in the ancient practice regularly for six ...