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New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
My ‘puppy paws' trick works like a charm when I can't sleep — other people call them ‘T-Rex arms'
Who sleeps deeper or sweeter than a puppy? This essential truth is at the heart, or paw, of a viral sleeping hack. Pablo Herrera demonstrated the canine-inspired trick — also known as 'T-Rex arms' — on TikTok. Looking restless in his frightfully bright bedroom, the influencer rose, removed his pillow, and, folded his hands into paw position, tucking his wrists under his chest and settles down for sleep. 'This works like a charm, I don't know why,' he wrote in the caption for the video, which has amassed more than 2 million likes. Pablo Herrera demonstrated the canine-inspired trick — also known as 'T-Rex arms' — on TikTok. @pabloherreratk / TikTok But sleep experts have some thoughts on why puppy paws may pave the way to slumberland. 'If this position reduces anxious thoughts about sleep, it may be a helpful distraction,' psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told The Post. 'Anything that has a calming effect, and takes your mind off of the 'why can't I fall asleep!??!' type of thinking is helpful.' Changing positions when you're feeling fitful can often operate as a reset button for the central nervous system, relieving pressure on joints and muscles, disrupting spiral thinking, and bringing the focus back to the body. The puppy paws position can be accessed by lying on the stomach or side and mimics the feeling of being contained and restrained as swaddled infants, creating a sense of comfort and subverting the body's stress response. Similar to the effects of a weighted blanket of gentle pressure therapy, puppy paws puts light compression on the torso, which can activate the body's 'rest and digest' mode. The hack is inspired by the deep, unbothered sleep of pups. shellybychowskishots – While Herrera ditches his pillow in pursuit of puppy paws, the hack is bettered by a bolster. To sleep max with the power of the paws, experts recommend placing a thin pillow or blanket under the arms to reduce wrist pressure and eliminate neck strain. Paw participants should unclench their fists, allowing their hands to relax. The hack is particularly effective for stomach sleepers who don't require as much mid-sleep shuffling to assume the puppy paws position. However, experts warn that there are drawbacks, or barks, to the benign-sounding puppy paws hack. 'Sleeping on your stomach is the most risky for breathing — the airway can be blocked and the diaphragm cannot move as well,' dentist and sleep expert Dr. Stephen Carstensen told The Post. He noted that the tucked-in hand positioning can cut off blood flow, leading to painful cramping or tingling. In that vein, experts caution the puppy paw curious to be mindful about excessive strain or pressure on the wrists. Indeed, the comments section of Herrera's post is rife with reports of waking up with numb hands and sore wrists, with some users suggesting the pose can contribute to the very real nightmare of arthritis and carpal tunnel. When it comes to puppy paw sleeping, if it doesn't feel right, it isn't right for you. 'There is little harm in this approach. However, it has not been studied or proven,' cautioned Dimitriu. He recommends that those struggling to sleep follow the protocol for more proven methods like Yoga Nidra meditation and the lauded military method.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Voice Recap: Did the Last of the Blind Auditions Just Introduce Season 27's Winner?
The Voice wrapped up its Season 27 Blind Auditions Monday with some pretty damn good singers from which coaches John Legend, Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini and Michael Bublé could choose. But one in particular — lookin' at you, Pablo Herrera — made such a big impression that I wound up thinking he could win the whole shebang. And yes, I know that makes me sound like I'm sitting in a red swivel chair! Read on, and we'll discuss Pablo and all of the other contestants who advanced to the Battles below. Jay Ammo (Team Legend), 'The A Team' — Grade: B+ | Jay's lovely, lilting voice gave his Ed Sheeran cover wings and earned the contestant a four-chair turn in the process. I was as enchanted by the performance as the coaches but did wonder about Jay's range and versatility. What I took as heartfelt emotion may have also been the pitch issues that Michael heard. More from TVLine The White Lotus Gets Snakebitten! Who Almost Didn't Survive Episode 3? Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien Mocks Best Picture Nominees, Calls Out Karla Sofía Gascón During Monologue - Grade It! 1923's Carnage Is Coming From Inside the House! Read Episode 2 Recap Brook Wood (Team Kelsea), 'Save Me' — Grade: A | The minute Brook opened her mouth, Michael remarked that her vocal was 'nice and clean.' It was also sublimely beautiful. Brook sang her Jelly Roll/Lainey Wilson cover with an ear-opening clarity and a power that was undeniable. Surely, she'd have gotten more than two chair turns if the teams hadn't been so close to full. Adam David (Team Michael), 'Baby, I Love Your Way' — Grade: B+ | Part of me wanted to ding Adam for the affected way that he sang the classic, but another part of me was like, 'Shut the hell up, the dude is totally controlling what is obviously a massive and flexible voice.' The one-chair turn's coach called it when he singled out Adam's 'character voice.' Simone Marijic (Team Kelsea), 'favorite crime' — Grade: B+ | At once, Kelsea turned her chair for Simone, and I couldn't really hear why. It wasn't till later in her Olivia Rodrigo cover that we got to hear how gorgeous Simone's voice was when she really opened it up. The two-chair turn also handled the fast part of the song with the aplomb of an old pro. Promising. Pablo Herrera (Team Legend), 'Jealous' — Grade: A+ | Before Pablo took the stage, his sister told us that when he sang, we'd feel it — and right she was. The three-chair's Labrinth cover was steeped in emotion, he landed kickass runs, and wow! Even in that brief audition, you could well imagine the scope of his range. 'There are no boundaries for you,' Michael marveled. Tori Templet (Team Adam), 'Lover' — Grade: B- | I was afraid the Mazzy Star/Cowboy Junkies vibe that Tori was giving us on her Taylor Swift cover might not make the grade with the coaches. But she wound up getting a two-chair turn with her whispery voice. John even suggested that it sounded like she was almost whistling under the notes. Not sure how that'll play in the Battles… Alanna Lynise (Team Kelsea), 'Issues' — Grade: A | Tackling Julia Michaels, Alanna demonstrated enviable control of her voice — and what a voice it is, too! While perfectly enunciating every lyric, the three-chair turn imbued the hit with more feeling than I'd ever heard in it, turned up the power like she had her finger on the volume button and flittered around notes as easily as we might walk from here to there. Naomi Soleil (Team Adam), 'Stars' — Grade: B | Not until this 18-year-old had reached the end of her performance did she get chair turns from Adam and Michael (by then the only coaches with slots left to fill on their teams). Maybe they were just distracted by the interesting timbre of Naomi's voice. Adam was also taken with her distinct phrasing. Trevon Dawson (Team Adam), 'Religiously' — Grade: B | Though Trevon is a character with a capital C, he quickly proved that he isn't just personality. He started off his rendition of Bailey Zimmerman's hit with a storyteller vibe that belied his 17 years, then tore into the chorus like it was the last pork chop at Sunday dinner. A diamond in the rough with some real sparkle. The Voice Coaches, Ranked From the All-Time Best to… Well, the Rest View List So, which coach do you think has assembled the strongest team? And do you agree that Pablo is the frontrunner? Vote for your fave Monday below, then answer in the comments. Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
