Poor sleep and fatigue are familiar to millions of people who live with insomnia, chronic sleep disorders or general anxiety that makes it difficult to fall asleep at night Sleep hacks like “sleepy girl mocktails” and mouth taping have recently gone viral on TikTok with millions of views and a significant amount of personal anecdotes, but is there any legitimacy to these DIY-type sleep aids Mouth Taping Although it sounds a little strange, mouth taping has over 220.3 million views on TikTok and may actually be a beneficial hack for certain sleepers. There are several medical reasons—such as sleep apnea or other dangerous sleep disorders—to keep your mouth closed at night, sometimes through taping, chin straps or other medically necessary means Closing an airway to breathe better in an effort to achieve a more restful night’s sleep can cause serious complications and might not be necessary given your medical history Sleepy Girl Mocktail On TikTok, the sleepy girl mocktail hashtag has more than 123.5 million views, making it the ultimate trending hack for getting better sleep. The beverage includes: A half cup of tart cherry juice Magnesium powder magnesium has stress-relieving effects that can help promote relaxation before bedtime, and separately, that cherry juice can increase melatonin levels, time spent asleep and sleep quality. Acupressure The acupressure hashtag has more than 10.8 million views on TikTok, and according to Nunez, a long history across some traditional health practices. “Some people use acupressure points to help with relaxation and sleep,” he says. “However, if you try out this trend and find it’s not helping you to fall asleep, it could be due to the heightened focus on pressing your thumbs to your head, rather than allocating all your attention to relaxation. Lights Off As an alternative to the cricket feet hack to promote relaxation and coziness, Nunez says, “individuals may find more success in starting with ensuring the room they are sleeping in is quiet, cool and dark. This will help to eliminate distractions and promote a better night of sleep.” If it’s difficult to create a dark environment in your bedroom, consider trying blackout curtains.
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Friday, June 27, 2025