A woman has tried a new viral music trick to help 'cure' insomnia and she reaped the benefits within just 45 minutes.
With the New Year comes a bunch of new viral trends taking over social media, including 'microretirement' that is taking over TikTok.
Another trick/trend that's more health focused is also being talked about online, and is said to help those who suffer from insomnia, anxiety and similar.
What is the viral sleep trend?
Tahira Ali did a first-person piece for the Daily Mirror documenting how a new viral music trick has helped combat the dreaded insomnia.
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She wrote: "I've just moved to London and am feeling jangled by the busy pace of life. I've also suffered from insomnia for three years so when London fitness chain, Gymbox, started offering a binaural beats relaxation class, I jumped at the chance to try it. When it starts, however, I'm anything but relaxed."
Sitting down and trying to get comfortable, Tahira spoke about how she waited for the 'effects of this neuroscience-approved brand of electronic music' to take its toll.
So, what makes this music ideal to help nod off of an evening.
What have the experts said about the sleep trend?
Neurologist Dr Faye Beget told the Daily Express: "Binaural beats are an auditory phenomenon that occurs when two tones of slightly different frequencies are played in each ear.
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"When each ear hears tones of different frequencies, the brain perceives the difference between the two frequencies as a third sound. For example, if a 300Hz tone is played in one ear and a 310Hz tone in the other, the brain perceives a 10Hz beat."
Tahira's results
Tahira admitted to feeling skeptical about the method, but noticed a considerable difference within just 45 minutes.
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"My thoughts, while not silenced completely, are far quieter and I have a feeling of gratitude that wasn’t with me before," she wrote.
Tahira spoke about how she felt 'more grounded' after listening to binaural beats at the gym and the impacts of it had left her feeling 'more awake'.
She added: "The buzzing tiredness of a morning headache has faded. I feel more present and positive: I was more generous when asked to give to charity, I helped two groups of tourists navigate the Tube, I bought casual gifts for my family. The most surprising result was that night when, for the first time in a long time, I had a solid eight hours of sleep."
So, will you be giving this new trend a try?
Callum Jones