Wellness guru reveals hack that promises to get you to sleep instantly

 

Some wellness experts claim that the key to falling asleep quickly isn’t about forcing yourself to drift off, but about hacking your body’s natural relaxation systems. One widely shared technique is a form of controlled breathing often called the “4-7-8 method.” It involves inhaling deeply through the nose for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and then exhaling slowly through the mouth for 8 seconds. Advocates say this slows the heart rate, calms the nervous system, and can trick the brain into sleep readiness almost instantly.

Other gurus recommend pairing this with a simple body scan relaxation, mentally moving from head to toe and releasing tension in each muscle. Combined, these techniques act as a natural sedative by mimicking the body’s own signals for sleep. While results may vary, many people report dozing off within minutes once they practice consistently.

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