Regularly blowing through a conch shell (shankh) for six months, like Disney princess Moana or Anchorman legend Ron Burgundy, significantly improved sleep among a small group of people with sleep apnea. Patients blowing a conch slept better, felt more alert during the day and had fewer breathing interruptions at night, researchers reported.

New research finds that the ancient ritual of conch blowing could reduce sleep apnea symptoms. Here's what that means for you.

Researchers say that this offers a simple, low-cost and comfortable breathing technique that could help reduce symptoms without machines or medication.