Snoring occurs when airflow through the mouth and nose is partially obstructed during sleep, causing vibration of soft tissues (soft palate, uvula, tongue, tonsils). The muscles that keep airways open relax during sleep, and in some people, this relaxation combined with anatomical factors (large tonsils, deviated septum, obesity, age-related muscle tone loss) creates turbulent airflow. The brain's control over upper airway muscles during sleep varies, and deeper sleep stages involve more muscle relaxation. Snoring can indicate obstructive sleep apnea (complete airway collapse with breathing pauses), which deprives the brain and body of oxygen, fragments sleep, stresses the cardiovascular system, and impairs daytime function. The "organism as a team" perspective emphasizes that snoring indicates your team's airway management system is struggling during sleep. Your respiratory muscles, airway structures, and breathing control centers are working inefficiently, potentially compromising oxygen delivery to all cells. Supporting your team means addressing modifiable factors: weight loss if indicated, side sleeping (gravity affects airway collapse), avoiding alcohol/sedatives before bed, treating nasal congestion, and medical evaluation for sleep apnea. Ensuring adequate oxygenation during sleep is critical for your team's cellular function, brain health, and cardiovascular wellbeing. ⚕️ This protocol does not replace professional consultation.