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Sleep experts have thoughts.
The idea was originally posted by creator Jessica Lynne, aka@jessicalynnemediumship, on March 5.
In a follow-up video posted May 6, Lynne explainedwhy the lime sleep hack works.
With the scaries at bay, youre free to snooze.
Do Limes Really Help You Sleep?
People seemed to be obsessed with the notion that a good nights sleep could be a lime away.
In Lynnes comment section, one person wrote, I NEED to try this for myself!!!
but others were a little more skeptical.
Another comment read, Tried it and it legit does nothing.
Im convinced nothing will [help me sleep] at this point.
This is especially true if you start to associate the scent of limes with bedtime.
If you smell limes every night by your pillow, it could eventually trigger you to feel sleepy.
Creator@gabilemoinetried it and said, OK, can someone tell mewhat kind of sorcery this is?
after noticing an improvement in her familys sleep.
Citrus scents may reduce stress and anxiety, potentially making it easier to sleep, she tells Bustle.
She also points to the placebo effect.
Exploring different sleep hacks can also be fun, Forbes adds.
Lynne recommends changing out the limes once a week, so they always stay fresh.
Studies referenced:
Sabiniewicz, A.
(2022).Effects of odors on sleep quality in 139 healthy participants.
Sci Rep. 2022 Oct 13;12(1):17165. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-21371-5.
Source:
Julia Forbes, certified sleep science coach atSleep Advisor
