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Try this instead of popping a melatonin.
Nothings worse than lying awake late into the night, especially when you have to get up early.
Once midnight comes and goes, thats when you might look upsleep hacks on TikTokout of pure desperation.
Created by scientist and chiropractorDr.
Read on for more intel on the hack and why it works.
It’s most recognized forproducing melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating our sleep-wake cycles.
It works by rerouting your attention from racing thoughts to your bodily sensations, he explains.
(You cant focus on stress if youre busy clenching.)
As you do this, energy is being brought to the pineal gland, she tells Bustle.
This will cause the pineal gland to release melatonin as you exhale.
After repeating the process five times, you should eventually be relaxed enough to sleep.
By focusing on physical sensations, the technique can divert attention from disruptive thoughts, says Sultan.
Remember, if it doesnt work right away, you’re free to always try it again.
Some individuals might take a few repetitions to experience the relaxation benefits fully, says Sultan.
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