Cardiologist’s trick to fall asleep in less than a minute and reduce your risk of heart attack: “If you have trouble falling asleep, this is a surefire method”

“Are you having trouble falling asleep?” This is how cardiologist Magdalena Perello begins one of her most influential videos in recent days. The Balearic specialist offers recommendations on social networks on how to protect such a vital organ as the heart, as well as healthy habits so that it does not suffer and does not suffer from cardiovascular diseases. To achieve this goal, a good night’s rest is necessary.

However, there are people who find it difficult to fall asleep early and do not sleep or sleep less than the experts recommend – 8 hours. The doctor suggests using a “reliable” technique that can be performed in less than a minute. This is a method known as “4-7-8”. How does this work? “Inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds and exhale slowly for 8 seconds. Repeat this cycle two to three times,” points to videos on TikTok and Instagram that have received thousands of likes.

According to him, the technique was created by Dr. Andrew Weil and is backed by science as a method to help you fall asleep quickly and improve heart health. He points out that this rhythm activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowers heart rate and reduces stress.

The cardiologist reminds that sleeping less than 6 hours “predisposes to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack.” “In addition to helping you sleep, this method improves your heart health, reduces anxiety, and lowers the stress hormone cortisol! thereby reducing blood pressure and cardiovascular disease,” he adds. Dr. Perello, who has nearly 100,000 subscribers, posts many videos with heart-protecting tips.