Sleep problems are becoming a common occurrence, but fortunately, some techniques promise to induce relaxation in short periods of time, as one method put forward by a Harvard-trained doctor can make it possible to fall asleep in just 60 seconds, according to an “express” report.
In recent years, sleep research has seen a boom in methods that revolve around working rhythm, in particular, it may help individuals fall asleep in a time frame as short as 60 seconds.
A sleep expert has introduced a method known as the 4-7-8 breathing technique that can induce sleep in a matter of seconds, which consists of three patterns:
Breathe in through the nose for two seconds
Hold your breath for 3.5 seconds
Exhale through the mouth for four seconds
Harvard-trained physician Andrew Weil described this method as a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system, saying: “You should do this at least twice a day, you can do it as frequently if you wish, but not more than four breathing cycles at a time. At least for the first month.
Dr Weil added: “If you’re comfortable with that, you can increase the number of breathing cycles to eight, which is the absolute maximum.”
Evidence to support the method’s effectiveness is limited, so more studies are needed to support its importance, but after you’ve practiced the method for four to six weeks, you can try using it for different things.
“After two to three months of regular practice, very important changes were going to happen. It lowers the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, improves digestion, and it’s a very powerful anti-anxiety action, and it’s much more powerful than anti-anxiety medications.”
