The Secret Reason Why Losing Weight Won't Fix Your Snoring

Stop tucking your chin at night!

This is the best way to stop snoring.

Easier said than done, right? Well, I found a new solution that makes this super simple. (And thank God too—It saved my marriage.)

But before I get to that, let me explain why tucking your chin is the major cause of snoring.

Think about CPR training—the first thing rescuers do is tilt the victim's head back.

Why? Because this instantly opens the airways. It's literally the difference between life and death.

The same principle applies to snoring. When your chin tilts downward:

• Your tongue and jaw get pushed back
• Your throat muscles collapse
• Your airways narrow
• You snore

And this happens no matter your weight and no matter how you sleep—whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach!

And what's worse…

Snoring means your brain isn't getting enough oxygen.

Your heart works harder than it should. Your blood pressure rises. Medical studies show this creates a dangerous cycle:

• Elevated nighttime blood pressure strains your cardiovascular system
• Poor oxygen levels stress your heart
• Higher stroke risk develops over time
• Sleep deprivation weakens your immune system

It causes all these health complications—PLUS, you wake up feeling like you didn't sleep at all.

Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka wanted to fix the root cause behind these symptoms.

As part of the Tokyo Sleep Institute, he had seen thousands of patients with sleep-related breathing problems. And he knew proper chin position was the key to easing snoring.

But the common “wisdom” among doctors was that controlling chin tilt was impossible. Why? Two reasons:

• Chin placement is different for each sleeping position. And people toss and turn while sleeping. So one solution won't work through the entire night.
• Forcing a certain posture would be too rigid and uncomfortable.

Dr. Tanaka studied thousands of patients in his sleep lab.

He measured how chin position changed as people rolled from their backs to their sides. He tracked airway openings throughout the night. And he studied how breathing improves or gets worse depending on the angle of the head.

After thousands of hours of research, he finally created a simple solution for snoring.

He named it…

Dr. Tanaka's unique design keeps your chin properly positioned in all sleep positions.

It does three things:

• Strategic curves support proper chin placement to maximize your breathing all night.
• Special foam maintains its shape throughout the night.
• Works in all sleep positions.

“Most people expect it to feel rigid or restrictive,” Dr. Tanaka said.

“But it's more like a guide than a brace. You can still move naturally—the pillow just helps maintain proper chin position no matter how you turn.”

People report having less snoring within the first week after switching to the Derila ERGO.

“The first few nights, your body adjusts to the proper chin position,” Dr. Tanaka explains. “Then something remarkable happens—as your airways stay open throughout the night, breathing becomes easier and quieter.”

And here's something that caught my eye: Partners notice a difference the most. Many who had been sleeping in separate rooms can finally share a bed again.

Which brings me to why I tried the Derila Ergo.

My snoring had gotten so bad, my relationship with my wife was strained. She said my snoring sounded like “a train horn.” And what started as gentle nudges turned into angry midnight arguments. Then separate bedrooms.

I've tried it all—nose strips, mouth guards, and chin straps. Nothing worked long-term.

So when I heard about a pillow that could stop snoring, I almost didn't bother. But the good reviews and Dr. Tanaka's explanation about chin position convinced me to try it.

Here's what I experienced:

Day 1: The shape looks unusual— definitely different from my regular pillow. My wife said I still snored but not as loudly. It took some getting used to, but I slept through the night.

Day 3: Starting to notice changes. My wife says my snoring is about 50% quieter. Waking up without my usual dry throat.

Day 7: My snoring has reduced significantly—my wife can sleep through it. She says it's more like heavy breathing than the “train horn” it used to be. Waking up feeling more refreshed.

Day 14: Two weeks in and the results are consistent. My snoring is about 70% quieter according to my wife. Even when I roll onto my back—usually my worst snoring position—it's just light snoring rather than the thunderous noise it used to be.

Day 30: After a month, my wife hasn't had to move to the guest room once. My snoring is almost completely gone. Plus I'm sleeping better than I have in years.

As someone who reviews sleep products professionally, I rarely continue using them after testing. The Derila ERGO is different—it's now permanently on my bed.

From what I've experienced, YES!

If you snore (or sleep next to someone who does), the Derila ERGO is worth trying.

It might look like “just a weird pillow,” but it's really a game changer. It's the only pillow I've found that addresses the root cause of snoring—chin position during sleep—rather than just masking symptoms.

I'm glad I found it.