Many people suffer from insomnia in the middle of the night, unable to return to deep sleep easily. So, if you find yourself lying in the dark at 3 a.m. with your eyes wide open, unable to fall back asleep, this strange trick might help you.
According to health expert Heather Gordon on social media, the solution lies in moving your eyes in a particular way.
In a video posted on her TikTok account, which has gained 2.6 million views, Gordon explained to her followers the method she uses, claiming that it is always effective for falling back asleep, according to the Daily Mail.
Succession Movements
Gordon clarified that all you need to do is close your eyes first, then move them in a series of sequential movements. Start by moving your eyes downward, then return them to the center. After that, move your eyes to the far left, then to the far right, and finally return to the center.
This trick is based on sleep science, as studies have shown that eye movements can help stimulate the release of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep.
The scientific evidence behind this is that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) during sleep contributes to the release of melatonin, which helps improve sleep quality.
Wide Interaction
Many of Gordon's followers reacted to the trick by sharing their experiences. One person wrote: "I did this while watching the video, then fell asleep. I woke up 3 hours later, and the video was still playing." Another woman added: "This trick helped me sleep longer than ever before."
Dr. Willem Gillen, a cardiologist based in Denmark, supported the effectiveness of this method in a post on the "Medium" platform.
Gillen explained that moving the eyes in this way is linked to the release of melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep and wake patterns.
Research confirms that insomnia can lead to long-term health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, but simple steps can be taken to improve sleep quality, such as maintaining regular sleep schedules, engaging in physical activity during the day, and creating a calm and comfortable sleeping environment.
One in three adults in the UK and nearly half of adults in the United States suffer from insomnia, with millions more affected worldwide.
