THE SLEEP JOURNAL

Welcome to your ultimate guide to achieving restful nights and rejuvenating sleep. We update our Journal regularly, bringing you the very latest expert tips and practical guides on how to improve your sleep quality. Looking for the perfect pillow to support your neck and spine? Trying to find the most effective over-the-counter solution to insomnia? Or searching for a way to calm night-time ‘restless legs’? You’ll find the answers to these questions – plus many, many more – in the articles below: each of them underpinned by the highest-quality research.

Mouth Tape

Mouth tape is a simple but powerful sleep aid designed to promote nasal breathing by gently keeping the lips sealed overnight. By preventing mouth breathing, it can reduce snoring, improve oxygenation, support oral health, and enhance sleep quality. Popular among sleep optimisers, athletes, and biohackers, mouth tape is especially helpful for those with dry mouth, light snoring, or frequent night wakings. Safe when used correctly, it's a low-cost upgrade to nightly breathing habits.

Man sleeping on a white pillow in a room with a lamp and plant. He has black tape on his nose and mouth, wearing a gray shirt, appears calm.

Mouth Tape vs. Nose Strips: Which One Works Best for Sleep?

Struggling with snoring or mouth breathing at night? Discover the pros, cons, and science behind mouth tape vs nose strips to find out which one actually works for better sleep.

Mouth Tape

Annie Wouters

May 9, 20254 min read

Close-up of a person's face with a nose stripon their nose against a soft green background. Eyes are looking upward.

Nose Strips for Sleep: Do They Really Work? (No-BS Science-Backed Guide)

Nose strips aren’t just for snoring—biohackers swear by them for better sleep and recovery. But do they actually work? Here’s what the science really says.

Snoring

Matthew Green

Apr 30, 20254 min read

Woman sleeping peacefully on a bed with white sheets and gray blanket in a softly lit room, conveying a sense of calm and comfort.

Mouth Breathing vs. Nose Breathing During Sleep: What You Need to Know

Discover the key differences between mouth breathing and nose breathing during sleep. Learn how they impact sleep quality, snoring, and overall health—plus how mouth strips and nose strips can help.

Mouth Tape

Phoebe Walsh

Apr 22, 20255 min read

Man sleeping in bed with mouth tape on lips, under white sheets. Peaceful setting, neutral tone with white pillow and blanket.

Top 10 Benefits of Mouth Taping for Better Sleep (UK Guide)

Mouth taping helps with snoring, dry mouth, and better sleep. Discover 10 real benefits and how to try it safely in the UK.

Mouth Tape

James Smurthwaite

Apr 13, 20258 min read

Uncover the Secret Jawline Hack: The Surprising Benefits of Mouth Tape

We discuss the variety of benefits of using mouth tape for your jawline and how it can contribute to a chiseled and sculpted look.

Mouth Tape

Phoebe Walsh

Mar 18, 20254 min read

Woman sleeping on a bed with a white pillow and blanket, wearing a pink sleep mask and mouth strip. Calm and restful setting.

Mouth Taping for Sleep: Does It Actually Work — and Is It Safe in the UK?

Mouth taping is trending — but does it really improve sleep and reduce snoring? This UK guide explains the science, safety concerns, and whether it's right for you.

Mouth Tape

Annie Wouters

Mar 15, 20257 min read

FEATURED ARTICLES

Discover our most popular articles on natural sleep supplements, bedroom optimization for better rest, and expert tips for improving sleep quality. Whether you're looking for the best sleep-friendly decor, effective relaxation techniques, or science-backed sleep aids, our top guides have you covered. Explore now and transform your sleep.

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Confused by sleep aids? This expert-reviewed guide compares the safest and most effective OTC sleeping pills in the UK — plus which ones to avoid. NHS info included.

Sleeping Heart Rate: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Improve It

What is a normal sleeping heart rate - and what are the warning signs you need to look out for? We answer your questions with science.