You have to insist on the middle of the big toe.
Like 1 in 5 French people, do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Before resorting to “medication”, know that many natural solutions exist… A very simple tip has recently emerged on social networks – especially on TikTok where it has caused a lot of noise – and would be the secret to falling asleep quickly and having a better sleep.
At first glance, this technique may seem far-fetched. However, it is recommended by many health experts. For over 10 years, Jessica Baumgardner, a certified women’s health coach, has incorporated this gesture into her evening routine. Since then, she has never had trouble falling asleep again.Every night before bed, I spray this oil on my feet and rub them with it. I leave it on for 20-30 minutes and rinse. But sometimes I just go to bed without rinsing. Why feet? Because the skin is more permeable than other parts of the body, as well as many tension points“, she explains on her website.
The main ingredient of this oil plays an essential role in the falling asleep phase: it relaxes, reduces stress and anxiety that prevent us from sleeping.It can reduce sleep latency by an average of 17 minutes and increase total sleep time by 16 minutes“, scientists confirm in a meta-analysis published in the BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. In his book “Self-massages of hands and feet” (Ed. Le courrier du livre), naturopath Julia Monnier supports this remedy and specifies that it is necessary to insist on the middle of the big toe which corresponds to the pituitary gland, the gland in the brain which secretes melatonin, the sleep hormone.
The substance that you should rub on your feet is magnesium oil, which you should choose as pure as possible (only magnesium chloride and water should appear on the list of ingredients). You can find it in pharmacies, drugstores or organic stores.Very little research has been done on topical absorption of magnesium, whether as an oil or cream, but transdermal delivery may be a good option for people with gastrointestinal issues who cannot take oral supplements.“, scientist Urté Gumuliausakité is keen to point out on the site HealthNews.
However, before using it, it is better to seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist and to carry out a skin test on a small part of the skin, because this oil can have a drying and “stinging” effect on sensitive skin. Also, it is better to use it as a one-off treatment (for one month for example) rather than daily application. Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding women.