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But how effective are they?

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Dr Shah has debunked many sleep trends to help you navigate which ones actually work.

Lets take a look at which trends she approves and why.

TikTok influencers suggest this concoction is the key to getting a good nights sleep.

A woman wearing a pink sleep eye mask and silk pyjamas stretching her arms in bed waking up from quality sleep.

Tart cherries contain naturally high levels of melatonin which is known as the sleep hormone.

Sleep divorce

A snoring partner is arguably the biggest sleep disruptor of all time.

Therefore, sleep separation can be a good idea if it’s a mutual decision.

A red drink surrounded by cherries and a pink sleep mask.

Plus a sleep divorce needn’t be permanent.

Dr Shah’s opinion?

It’s an effective way to help you drift off into a calm, restorative sleep.

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However, whether its successful may come down to personal preference.

These blankets are designed to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety and enhance sleep quality.

Weighted blankets are generally safe to use if used correctly.

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As a team of sleep experts, we weren’t impressed when weput mouth taping to the test.

It can lead to hampered breathing, disrupted sleep, and skin irritation.

The research from Lloyds Pharmacy shows tracking sleep is the most popular method of improving sleep.

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But does sleep analysis have value, or are people just jumping on the tech bandwagon for no purpose?

Furthermore, Dr Shah also recognises that these devices can causeanxiety.

What is sleepmaxxing?

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Sleepmaxxingis the popular TikTok term for sleep optimization.

How can you get better sleep naturally?

Therefore finding a sleep solution is important to maintaining good health.

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A woman sits on her bed meditating to try to fall asleep, a Tom�s Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2025 graphic (right)

A sleep week badge in the corner of a picture that depicts a woman smiling as she is getting more sleep.

A woman wearing a pink eye mask tries mouth taping to cure her sleep apnea.

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The image shows a sleep deprived woman lying in bed and holding her hands over her eyes

A chocolate Easter egg in pink tin foil next to image of blonde woman in purple star patterned pyjamas struggling to sleep in bed with white sheets

Woman lying down on the bed and smiling feeling comfortable

A woman lying on her side sleeping with a handdrawn thought bubble over her head to show she�s thinking

A woman with dark brown hair lies on her side staring at the back of a white alarm clock that shows the time as 2.30am

A woman with short brown hair sitting on bed with white sheets with a glass of green Spirulina smoothie in hand

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