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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Mark Corcoran

The strange lettuce hack that people think might help them sleep during Ireland’s heatwave

A TikTok trend involving lettuce and boiling water has caused a stir online in recent days as Irish people attempt to deal with the scorching heat.

Not only are some Irish people afraid to go outdoors (even with factor 50 suncream on), plenty are struggling to get a good nights sleep due to the high temperatures and harsh humidity.

TikToker @shapla_11 is believed to have reinvigorated a trend which might be able to help us all achieve the sleep of our dreams.

She claims that by mixing loose lettuce leaves and boiling water a sleep aid drink like no other is made.

In the video she explains the trend before having a go at it herself.

Others across the world have since tried the hack with the intention of finding easier and more natural ways of sleeping.

People on social media have also agreed, stating that steeping a handful of lettuce leaves for several minutes in boiling water, then drinking the liquid, can help you fall asleep both faster and longer.

Unfortunately this has not been proved medically yet and has no evidence or merit behind it.

If you have a go at this trend make sure to send us in your video on our Facebook Page.

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