Im a sleep doctor heres everything you need to master the sleepmaxxing trend

Doctor’s orders! Get in your eight hours.Of course, getting a full night of shut-eye isn’t always so simple.

According to a Gallup poll published earlier this year, only a quarter of Americans achieve the recommended eight hours of rest per night.Groggy Gen Z’ers aren’t having it.Most recently, sleep-deprived Zoomers have taken to social media to shed light on the sleep epidemic, search for solutions, and share their routines for unwinding — kind of like a “Get ready with me” to hit the sheets.

The new trend is called “Sleepmaxxing” and it’s already wracked up hundreds of thousands of posts on TikTok.Content creators are sharing all their favorite tips and tricks and nothing is off-limits.

RELATED: I’m a sleep expert — this is the exact time of night you should go to bed for optimal rest Some wellness enthusiasts have gone as far as recommending acupuncture mats to help relax muscles and blue light-blocking glasses to reduce eye strain.Others are encouraging screen-obsessed youngsters to swap their phones for Kindles at night.

Even a neuroscientist went viral after raving about moon juice, or what she calls her “late-night candy,” a berry-flavored supplement that combines magnesium and L-theanine.According to the TikToker, this combination boosts alpha waves in the brain and promotes a “flow state” and “sense of calm.”Clearly, there’s no shortage of things to try if your sleep is awry.

But, for those who may be more skeptical of swallowing handfuls of supplements or taping their mouths shut, we’ve found recommendations from an actual sleep expert.Dr.Jessica Cho is a trained physician and self-proclaimed “Sleep Doctor,” with over 60,000 followers on TikTok.

While working as a traveling hospitalist, she’s also spilling all her secrets for a full night’s sleep.In one of her popular posts, Cho has outlined the ultimate guide for sleep seekers, whether you’re looking to improve your circadian rhythm or keep a par...