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Malvika Padin & Jacob Rawley

The 4-7-8 breathing sleep trick explained as technique can help you nod off faster

Those who struggle to sleep may benefit from the 4-7-8 breathing technique which claims to help you relax and drift off.

The technique may be able to help those who have buzzing minds during the night, which makes it harder for them to get their seven-plus hours of sleep. The technique involves lying in a specific position, and breathing in specific ways to reduce stress.

The trick is also known as the "relaxing breath," and was popularised by integrative medicine specialist Andrew Weil, M.D, reports the Mirror. The technique got its number-based name as you hold your breath for seven counts and then exhale for eight counts and do so four times over.

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