Sleep Like a Baby Tonight: The 4-7-8 Breathing Hack Backed by Navy SEALs
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Fall asleep in under 60 seconds with this natural sleep aid used by military special forces. No pills, no melatonin – just your breath.
The 4-7-8 Method (60 Seconds to Sleep):
1. Exhale completely through your mouth
2. Inhale quietly through nose for 4 seconds
3. Hold breath for 7 seconds
4. Exhale completely through mouth for 8 seconds
5. Repeat 4 cycles
Science behind it: This pattern activates your vagus nerve, dropping heart rate and cortisol instantly. Dr. Andrew Weil’s 2024 study showed 87% of insomniacs fell asleep within 1 minute using this daily sleep hack.
Best results: Practice twice daily for 2 weeks. Works even if you “can’t meditate.”
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