A method and device of reducing and preventing snoring and sleep apnea is disclosed. The device includes a belt of sufficient length to wrap around a persons torso and of sufficient width to overlap the persons abdomen and a fastening and tightening mechanism, such as a strap and buckle, attached to the belt configured and arranged to tighten the belt. The belt is positioned around a persons abdomen. The belt is then tightened with the fastening and tightening mechanism, sufficiently to apply pressure to the persons abdomen, applying specific pressure beneath a persons diaphragm. The fastening and tightening mechanism is then fastened to prevent loosening of the belt.
