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Healf or Hype: The TikTok Trending Hot Lettuce Water
Two major trends are hitting the TikTok headlines recently. One involves brewing lettuce leaves like...
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Written on: June 2, 2025
Updated on: June 3, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: June 2, 2025 | Updated on: June 3, 2025
Quick Read
- Lettuce water as a sleep aid has roots in traditional medicine, but modern research supporting its effectiveness is weak, especially with common lettuce types like iceberg.
- Mouth taping may promote nasal breathing and improve sleep quality for some, but it's not a substitute for addressing underlying sleep issues or nasal obstructions.
- Consistent sleep habits, a supportive environment, and stress management are more reliable for achieving restful sleep than quick-fix trends like lettuce water or mouth taping.
- Prioritize a regular sleep schedule, a cool, dark, and quiet bedroom, and limit caffeine and alcohol intake for better sleep.
Contents
- 1. Healf or Hype: The TikTok Trending Hot Lettuce Water
- 2. What the research says
- 3. What people want vs what is proven
- 4. A more reliable approach: Consistent habits that support sleep
- 5. Mouth taping: breathing better, sleeping better
- 6. Viral sleep trends: The takeaways
