I Slept With My Mouth Taped Shut for 30 Days

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  • Опубліковано 20 лют 2021
  • In this video I'll be going over my experience of sleeping with my mouth taped shut for 30 days. It was an interesting experience, semi-based on internet research, so we'll see how it goes.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 2,1 тис.

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  3 роки тому +115

    Check out my next 30 day challenge here -> ua-cam.com/video/CFN1uO1g3ls/v-deo.html

  • @SamMloome
    @SamMloome 3 роки тому +5732

    Next up: taking cold showers for 30 days with my mouth shut while reading with a water resistant book

    • @imaginationscene
      @imaginationscene 3 роки тому +90

      😌 P R O D U C T I V I T Y 😌

    • @hetzarrow6957
      @hetzarrow6957 3 роки тому +59

      With 2x speed

    • @SamMloome
      @SamMloome 3 роки тому +5

      @Default chelsea gonna defeat utd this Sunday.

    • @stonecat676
      @stonecat676 3 роки тому +45

      reading water resistant book and listening to AUDIBLE at 4x speed, on a water resistant treadmill

    • @sandygialiou3932
      @sandygialiou3932 3 роки тому +3

      🤣

  • @ozziedog18
    @ozziedog18 3 роки тому +2815

    “I slept PRODUCTIVELY with my mouth taped shut for 30 days”

    • @kmmoves823
      @kmmoves823 3 роки тому +13

      ali inspired me to start my yt channel

    • @PranshuNigam11
      @PranshuNigam11 3 роки тому +41

      @@kmmoves823 Did he also inspire you to spam this comment everywhere?

    • @kmmoves823
      @kmmoves823 3 роки тому +13

      @@PranshuNigam11 u got me on that one Pranshu

    • @coderamrin
      @coderamrin 3 роки тому +1

      @@PranshuNigam11 lol

    • @bill542
      @bill542 3 роки тому +2

      *INSANELY PRODUCTIVE

  • @momtazularefin
    @momtazularefin Рік тому +3158

    I tried to sleep my last 30 minutes with my mouth and nose taped shut and I woke up in my afterlife. An angel sent me back to earth because it wasn't my time yet.

  • @jobama9909
    @jobama9909 3 роки тому +2752

    0:22 “sleep makes you more productive and happier”
    me watching at 4 am: *interesting*

  • @likeitseasy7413
    @likeitseasy7413 3 роки тому +4688

    Me with a blocked nose: So you have chosen death

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 3 роки тому +82

      I mean, you could hear that his nose was partially blocked when he first put on the tape. Good grief!

    • @IshaSharma11
      @IshaSharma11 3 роки тому +7

      True

    • @PingWine
      @PingWine 3 роки тому +67

      The one time this meme actually makes sense :D

    • @MrJamesdryable
      @MrJamesdryable 3 роки тому +93

      Breathing through your nose clears it.

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon 3 роки тому +76

      It will actually improve your nose breathing and general health.

  • @Oliur
    @Oliur 3 роки тому +2252

    I have someone in my basement with their mouth taped shut.

    • @coubyplayz
      @coubyplayz 3 роки тому +32

      Your dog or your wife? Both are too loud and don't care if you say shut up!!!

    • @27k76
      @27k76 3 роки тому +85

      do u mind letting me out?

    • @khalidansari3499
      @khalidansari3499 3 роки тому +47

      Haven't seen my friend 'Reagan' since a few weeks.

    • @nelli7577
      @nelli7577 3 роки тому +8

      I suppose that's the real secret to staying "Organized and Clean."

    • @jonih3274
      @jonih3274 3 роки тому +11

      @@27k76 At the end of the 30-year experiment, just wait

  • @GarethRussellUK
    @GarethRussellUK 3 роки тому +2326

    Pro tip: try using micropore surgical tape instead. It’s about 90% cheaper than the strips and works great.

    • @wxfield
      @wxfield Рік тому +63

      Also more popularly called kinesthetic tape in US pharmacies. Don't forget to cut some slits.

    • @cliveadams7629
      @cliveadams7629 Рік тому +70

      @@wxfield Nope, kinesthetic tape is different. Micropore is non-stretch and quite sticky. Kinesthetic tape is lighter tack and stretchy.

    • @benmuyal1
      @benmuyal1 Рік тому +11

      I just ordered some from Aliexpress for like $3. Hope it will be good

    • @GarethRussellUK
      @GarethRussellUK Рік тому +2

      Nice, @@benmuyal1, enjoy 👌🏻

    • @GarethRussellUK
      @GarethRussellUK Рік тому +5

      Can’t speak from experience @@sopanhaung but I think it’d work ok. Transpore is plastic, micropore paper. But they both have similar clinical applications, so could be worth trying it out. Hope that helps!

  • @dharan31chase
    @dharan31chase 3 роки тому +21

    Omg. You have outdone yourself. Loved the way you illustrated the benefits with the notebook and printed image time lapse accompanied by your voice over. Your production quality has dramatically improved in the past one year I’ve been following you. It shows how much effort you’re putting in to improve. Great job.

  • @raiyan8978
    @raiyan8978 3 роки тому +707

    I used a book as a pillow for 30 days to become smarterer - it didn't wurk :'(

    • @shelby255
      @shelby255 3 роки тому +10

      :(

    • @fatimaadil3544
      @fatimaadil3544 3 роки тому +51

      You wanted the information to transfer to your brain by diffusion? 😂😂

    • @holaamigos5228
      @holaamigos5228 3 роки тому +3

      Edgard cayce did it. He learnt.

    • @mohamedalnasri
      @mohamedalnasri 3 роки тому

      @@fatimaadil3544 😂😂

    • @DesignXstream
      @DesignXstream 3 роки тому +2

      How about eating them for 30 days 😜

  • @fatimawah1d
    @fatimawah1d 3 роки тому +638

    “More engaged💍” 😂

  • @drbaraka95
    @drbaraka95 Рік тому +150

    Wait. He used the same disposable tape for 14 days before realizing 😳
    It was disposable….?

    • @TheNuclearBolton
      @TheNuclearBolton Рік тому +4

      😳

    • @spankmunky316
      @spankmunky316 Рік тому +21

      Yes and he's a doctor.

    • @Wall_flower
      @Wall_flower Рік тому +7

      That's just disgusting tbh... Imagine the kind germs that would have been breeding in there for 2 weeks 😳

    • @LaikenBailey
      @LaikenBailey 18 днів тому +1

      What would you expect from this Arab.. he’s a boat person

  • @OuchMyNardz
    @OuchMyNardz 2 роки тому +730

    I started mouth-taping around April, and now I tape my mouth probably 3-4x a week, having successfully trained myself to sleep with my mouth closed. This change in breathing has carried over into the daytime and has helped make mask-wearing for COVID much more comfortable. His assessments are pretty accurate with my own. I highly suggest people give it a try. The first couple nights may suck, and you may not wear it for the entire night, but eventually your nose adapts. I'm breathing better through my nose than ever, and I've had nasal problems my whole life.

    • @strahinjamacesic3974
      @strahinjamacesic3974 2 роки тому +7

      Hi, thank you for your comment.
      1. How does it affect your skin?
      2. Doesn't this weaken your muscles? Or does it actually train the mouth to stay closed? 🤔

    • @OuchMyNardz
      @OuchMyNardz 2 роки тому +16

      @@strahinjamacesic3974 1) I use a small inch of tape to seal the lip area, so not much actual skin contact. 2) More muscle activation keeping your mouth closed all day.

    • @strahinjamacesic3974
      @strahinjamacesic3974 2 роки тому +4

      @@OuchMyNardz thank you :)

    • @tjungan8409
      @tjungan8409 Рік тому +3

      Hi Anthony, may I know what type of tape you bought? Thanks in advance

    • @OuchMyNardz
      @OuchMyNardz Рік тому +6

      @@tjungan8409 it's a pretty generic cloth brand from CVS. I got something that resembles surgical tape -fibrous, usually white or tan, able to tear away with hands or scissors.

  • @yathprem
    @yathprem 3 роки тому +817

    Ali: doesn't include "productive" in the title
    Comments: but what about pro...duc..tivity 👀

  • @ta9232
    @ta9232 3 роки тому +1777

    I just finished reading Breath By James Nestor. He talks about how terrible mouthbreathing is for your health. There is a whole chapter on it. He even goes as far as plugging his own nostrils for a few weeks to see how bad it really is for your health. This book has totally changed my perspective on breathing. I recommend you read this book!

    • @fleurishes35mm
      @fleurishes35mm Рік тому +23

      Sounds hella interesting pal, thanks for the tip. Will hunt it down x

    • @FincentVan
      @FincentVan Рік тому +16

      amazing book. the brutal primate experiment was fascinating.

    • @djmisskroft8313
      @djmisskroft8313 Рік тому +8

      Why he plugs nostrils if its bad too breath through mouth?😅

    • @spirre2780
      @spirre2780 Рік тому +70

      @@djmisskroft8313 Probably to be able to show and talk from experience how bad it really is

    • @AlexTad93
      @AlexTad93 Рік тому +3

      @Yusuf Hayder you can find some in the swimming gear shops, I guess

  • @krissifaith6709
    @krissifaith6709 Рік тому +337

    If someone breaks into your home at night, half of their job is done! Wow!

    • @Hassan-zw9tb
      @Hassan-zw9tb Рік тому +21

      so the next step is to sleep chained in my bed?

    • @Andrew-ke7xz
      @Andrew-ke7xz Рік тому +8

      @@Hassan-zw9tb Yes

    • @patrickday4206
      @patrickday4206 Рік тому

      When your hubby gets frisky in the middle of the night you can just pretend it's a naughty fantasy!!! 😆 🤣 😂

    • @rmbc1971
      @rmbc1971 Рік тому

      Sip, that, plus my noise reduction headphones (cause my neighbors are generally so loud)... Imagine

  • @drdehis1
    @drdehis1 3 роки тому +44

    Ali, I am a long time fan.
    The dentist in me says: While awake, it is perfectly normal for your teeth to be disengaged (Check out Vertical dimension of rest) yet your lips are supposed to remain competent (closed enough to allow for adequate nasal breathing). If not, the first step is to check with an ENT specialist to rule out Nasopharyngeal anatomical challenges or pathologies.
    As a patient of sleep disorders: I am glad that are diving into this issue to raise awareness about the quality of breathing during sleep. Totally relatable. Wish you all the best.

  • @Sohamsta
    @Sohamsta 3 роки тому +930

    It’s so that he speaks less in his sleep to conserve energy for the next day which will allow him to be more productive i think 😏

    • @SD-un1hj
      @SD-un1hj 3 роки тому +7

      Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @johnair1
      @johnair1 3 роки тому +8

      breathing though your nose during the day is *quite* important. There are quite a few people who also breath through their mouth which will lead to a bunch of negative side effects. It is well documented that mouth breathing adults are more likely to experience sleep disordered breathing, fatigue, decreased productivity and poorer quality of life than those who nasal-breathe. To mention a few; Importance of Nitric Oxide, negative Effect of Low Tongue Position, Postural Problems ...

    • @aaronberger9264
      @aaronberger9264 3 роки тому +7

      And allow him to type faster

    • @NondeM
      @NondeM 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂🤣I shouldn't laugh

  • @LiveLifesBeauty
    @LiveLifesBeauty 3 роки тому +585

    Legit burst out laughing when his roommate came on and said what she did

    • @zgts4u
      @zgts4u 3 роки тому +19

      I know! She’s savage!

    • @abeliever6022
      @abeliever6022 3 роки тому +14

      She convinced me to buy these tapes for my siblings

  • @happy7akira
    @happy7akira 3 роки тому +265

    I have been doing it for almost 6 months. It works: improve my sleep, my mouth is less dry (before that, sometimes my mouth got so dry that I coughed and that cough woke me up...) and yes, I share the same experience: I used to always sleep with my mouth open, after I started taping my mouth every night, even when I occasionally skip the tape, I am still able to keep my mouth shut. mouth taping's changed my habit

    • @shane9525
      @shane9525 2 роки тому +1

      Any changes in you’re face?

    • @happy7akira
      @happy7akira 2 роки тому +7

      @@shane9525 I didn't pay attention to my face so I didn't notice any changes. probably because the changes in the face, if there are any, is gradual. maybe I will notice it if I have a "before" photo, maybe?

    • @shane9525
      @shane9525 2 роки тому +6

      @@happy7akira look for hollow cheeks, higher cheekbones and sharper jawline

    • @barakobama9743
      @barakobama9743 Рік тому

      @@happy7akira how about now v

    • @happy7akira
      @happy7akira Рік тому

      @@barakobama9743 sleep still better than otherwise, mouth less try. but again I didn't pay much attention to my face structure as that was not my focus

  • @IkraAhmad
    @IkraAhmad 3 роки тому +37

    Ali this is actually a well timed video because after a conversation with a number of doctor friends about my terrible sleep quality and waking up with a dry mouth in the middle of the night and one of them asked, are you a mouth breather? And I was shook. I’d never thought about that and now I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m about to try this!

    • @mayboom5399
      @mayboom5399 Рік тому +2

      And, how is it ?

    • @nikitaw1982
      @nikitaw1982 Рік тому +1

      @@mayboom5399 she didt. Chicks say they want solutions just want attention haha

  • @LifeofKairo
    @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому +440

    _I'm such a mouth breather_ so doing this will either make me stronger...
    or kill me ⚰️

    • @magicmerls291
      @magicmerls291 3 роки тому +19

      It'll probably make you way more attractive if you try it. Mouth breathing ruines facial structure but luckily it's reversible.

    • @LifeofKairo
      @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому +5

      @@magicmerls291 *rushes to Amazon 🤐 lol

    • @sundasyahya3046
      @sundasyahya3046 3 роки тому +1

      Same

    • @gmchessplay9043
      @gmchessplay9043 3 роки тому +4

      Well as they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

    • @LifeofKairo
      @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому +1

      @@gmchessplay9043 if only we had a doctor in the house to tell us if that saying is true lol

  • @Lakshay.khanna
    @Lakshay.khanna 3 роки тому +175

    Meanwhile the title of Ali's book,"A productive guide to a productively productive lifestyle."

  • @TheMatschkind
    @TheMatschkind 3 роки тому +23

    I actually did this kind of the other way around. I would keep my mouth shut more consciously when I was awake and that would improve my mouth posture at night. Before i would often wake up with a very dry mouth, nowadays I don’t. But I also got rid of my pillow most of the time, so maybe it’s not only the things I do during the day 😀

  • @ibrahimmuaan3126
    @ibrahimmuaan3126 3 роки тому +18

    The best part of this entire video has definitely got to be Sheen’s take in Ali keeping his 👄 taped shut. You could upload these videos under comedy as well and I’d still prolly watch it😂

  • @Jaikaye
    @Jaikaye 3 роки тому +216

    When I was a kid someone told me spiders crawl into your mouth while you sleep. No tape necessary. Been sleeping with mouth shut for decades now🤣

    • @devd_rx
      @devd_rx 3 роки тому +4

      They sometimes do though, not spiders but flies 😁

    • @MyPlantsAgainstTheWorld
      @MyPlantsAgainstTheWorld 3 роки тому +3

      Omg saaaaaame. I thought that was an Arab mom thing.

    • @daydreamer7586
      @daydreamer7586 3 роки тому

      Lol I was the same but went with covering my mouth with both hands while I sleep 😂

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 3 роки тому +213

    Savage Sheen is the content we need more of!

  • @suabr
    @suabr 3 роки тому +16

    As a surgical registrar: sleep when you can, eat when you can, and don't f*ck with the pancreas! I enjoy your videos. man keep it up!

  • @Hannah-ls7xb
    @Hannah-ls7xb 2 роки тому +9

    Love this. I am trying out a new habit of resting the tip of my tongue on the roof of my mouth slightly behind my front teeth, it’s helping me become a nose breather.

  • @prabuddhadas4995
    @prabuddhadas4995 3 роки тому +73

    Incoming lawsuit from Matt D'Avella

  • @peterrosso1804
    @peterrosso1804 3 роки тому +194

    "Do you know if they do these tapes for daytime as well?" 🤣

  • @calicocat338
    @calicocat338 3 роки тому +8

    I did this about a year ago myself for a while. I wanted to try something, as I always woke up feeling groggy. I found it worked, but just fell out of the habit (mainly due to my firstborn coming along) I was cheap and just used bandaging tape. Worked fine for me and I definitely felt more alert in the most part.

  • @thegardencity92
    @thegardencity92 Рік тому

    Thank you for being so honest about this; it is not easy to talk about and it is hard to correct

  • @SD-un1hj
    @SD-un1hj 3 роки тому +94

    Why would he use the same tape 🥲
    I just can’t get over that part!

    • @MsAqeelm
      @MsAqeelm 3 роки тому +9

      to save some money, he said. lol

  • @MisterPol
    @MisterPol 3 роки тому +867

    These 30 days challenges are getting crazier 😂

    • @elizabethhenning778
      @elizabethhenning778 3 роки тому +5

      But you clicked, right?

    • @MisterPol
      @MisterPol 3 роки тому +3

      @@elizabethhenning778 absolutely 😈

    • @LisaCulton
      @LisaCulton 3 роки тому +6

      @@elizabethhenning778 Yes, but this is ridiculous.

    • @gilogilo8380
      @gilogilo8380 3 роки тому +1

      30 day with no breath

    • @nigels9077
      @nigels9077 3 роки тому +13

      this mouth tapping is actually legit, there are some research about mouth breather and how it affect their facial appearance and intelligence in children. I tried to tape couple months ago but gave up as it always gets removed from my mouth while sleeping. and now continue to be a mouth breather especially during sleep which makes me drooling all over the bed and getting dry mouth everyday.

  • @janimaterful
    @janimaterful 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience 👍 I've been thinking of ways to improve my sleep, and this looks like a good option. Ordered some strips right away!

  • @toby2079
    @toby2079 3 роки тому

    Your videos are really soothing to watch, not only I can learn something new from them but also I can relieve a bit while watching them

  • @LucyAlllan
    @LucyAlllan 3 роки тому +248

    Ali’s channel has suddenly taken a different approach to content - love it 😂

  • @emilialiu2681
    @emilialiu2681 3 роки тому +253

    I have been sleeping with mouth tapes for 2 plus years. It seriously transformed my sleep. From snoring, dry mouth & dry throat to much BETTER sleep with no snoring. Slowly my body learns to breath more using my nose instead of my month. Currently using 3M Nexcare Strong Hold Pain Free Tape for sensitive skin (blue packaging and comes in a roll) as you don’t really need to buy those expensive tape specifically designed for mouth taping. Hope it helps!👍🏻

    • @daisuke910
      @daisuke910 Рік тому

      Nice. I need some help with managing snoring

    • @broadcasttttable
      @broadcasttttable Рік тому

      How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Less colds and sickness? Digestion better?

    • @pixa1z
      @pixa1z Рік тому

      Did you notice any quite changes to your physique or physical features on the face?

    • @ptl770
      @ptl770 Рік тому

      I hate that when I tape my mouth to sleep, the adhesive on my skin after I remove it is annoying, and it’ll really dry up my lips where the tape didn’t cover

    • @thatgui88
      @thatgui88 Рік тому

      I used tape my mouth but became tired of buying tape haha

  • @neetib8094
    @neetib8094 3 роки тому +29

    2:36 Goes to sleep in black shorts
    2:50 Wakes up in Green 😂😂😂😂

  • @laurajohnston1172
    @laurajohnston1172 3 роки тому +5

    If you haven't read 'Breath' by James Nestor yet, I highly recommend. He talks about mouth taping and gives a bit more of the science into the advantages of nasal breathing, having overall health benefits, not just sleep.

  • @SmoothKriminal81
    @SmoothKriminal81 3 роки тому +137

    As someone with mild sleep apnea, and many years of being blocked up, I found using hayfever nasal spray and nasal strips worked to open up your nostrils over time. Add in working out, as you should always breath through your nose, you end up learning to breath through your nose naturally.
    Sleep has improved over the last 4 years doing this, which I track via my fitbit but can feel the improvement too

    • @willywonka7932
      @willywonka7932 Рік тому

      For me it feels like suffocating when my nose is stuffed which always happens when I sleep so yeah...

    • @CallumAtwal
      @CallumAtwal Рік тому

      I can also vouch for this same combination! Pirinase in the UK with nasal strips, it has helped so much

    • @Be_ashutosh
      @Be_ashutosh Рік тому +1

      Yeah.. learning to breath from your nose while workouts even if it's hard really makes nasal breathing default in sleep too... noticed that recently

    • @dud8905
      @dud8905 Рік тому +1

      @@Be_ashutosh I’ve always breathed through my nose at night I thought that was the default lol

  • @richardyasushiii3848
    @richardyasushiii3848 3 роки тому +67

    Great video! This actually solved my sleep apnea and that of people I know. One friend had cardiac arrhythmia that completely went into remission just with the tape trick. The thing is you don't actually have to buy those "sleep specific" tapes. There are many medical tapes out there that are breathable and 1/5th the cost.

    • @juanitabullock4342
      @juanitabullock4342 2 роки тому +6

      I use large bandaids to keep my mouth closed at night. It’s cheaper and works as well. Have not had any rash or irritation around of my mouth or skin.

  • @dariencole
    @dariencole 9 місяців тому +2

    The problem with these videos is they are all ads. That roommate was hard selling the morning version. I need someone to verify this with unbiasedness

  • @wcexplore1083
    @wcexplore1083 3 роки тому

    Cool! Thanks Dr. Ali!

  • @irfaan4822
    @irfaan4822 3 роки тому +144

    Sheen- "Do you they do these for the morning as well?" LMAO DED

    • @anibalandrade
      @anibalandrade 3 роки тому +14

      I want more of Sheen after this 😭

  • @milenapavlidou6940
    @milenapavlidou6940 3 роки тому +188

    Of all times, Ali... you chose THIS one to skip the word *proDUCTively* in the title??!

    • @vladlal9163
      @vladlal9163 3 роки тому +5

      HAHAHAHAHA GENIOUS 🤩🤩
      Ali now you should definitely edit the title, man!

    • @vladlal9163
      @vladlal9163 3 роки тому +5

      Btw... #wifequest !!!

    • @mallndpiveia9521
      @mallndpiveia9521 3 роки тому +1

      I am in a wife quest too... just saying ;)))

  • @peremanresa5308
    @peremanresa5308 3 роки тому +46

    Ali, I would recommend you to read “Breath” by James Nestor. It encompasses the theory and practice of nose vs mouth breathing. It’s quite a remarkable read!

    • @vince7245
      @vince7245 3 роки тому +6

      Awesome book. And he suggests using a stamp sized piece of cloth tape, which is what I do as well. Personally, I wouldn't waste money on those strips.

    • @elissasteel4395
      @elissasteel4395 2 роки тому +4

      Same, a small square of cloth medical tape works well

  • @mrmartinez4188
    @mrmartinez4188 7 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been doing this about a month. And I do have sleep apnea but I believe it’s helping me, even though I wear a mouthguard. I don’t wake up with any more headaches, I don’t wake up with dry mouth or terrible morning breath
    The real test is to check to see if my apnea is better.
    I have my mouthguard adjusted and I am going to follow up with our apnea home test. That will indicate if my apnea is better, but overall I do wake up more refreshed, no bad breath and No morning headaches

  • @LifeofKairo
    @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому +23

    Of all the people to tell me to tape my mouth shut...
    *I never thought it would be you Ali* 🤐🤐🤐

  • @sudipabhattacharya13
    @sudipabhattacharya13 3 роки тому +118

    alternative title: "I slept PRODUCTIVELY for 30 days"

  • @hashimshaaban8991
    @hashimshaaban8991 3 роки тому +1

    The things you come up with are honestly wild haha. Keep it up!

  • @healthfitbarbell9081
    @healthfitbarbell9081 3 роки тому

    It shows how you take very drastic problem without negativity, if I was in your place I would have filled with profound negativity....guts off for your positive attitude and a ever green smile....giggles....😊😊😊😊

  • @AdamLuke
    @AdamLuke 3 роки тому +158

    Ali: “So, this is going to sound really weird...”
    Me: Yup.

  • @yes4993
    @yes4993 3 роки тому +103

    Me: reads the title
    Also me: *sorry what*

    • @kmmoves823
      @kmmoves823 3 роки тому

      ali inspired me to start my yt channel

    • @cpaul08
      @cpaul08 3 роки тому

      sameee haha i saw the notification, wtf?

    • @kmmoves823
      @kmmoves823 3 роки тому

      @@cpaul08 love ur channel

  • @ferchi4567
    @ferchi4567 8 місяців тому

    I love how unbiased this video is. /s
    Data showing complete opposite of what you want to show so you just make up reasons how this is not accurate and everything. If the data showed what you wanted you would have 100% used it to "prove" that the mouth shutting works.

  • @MusicGonz
    @MusicGonz 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Ali, I am on a CPAP machine and I have dry mouth problem. So this seems to be a answer to my dry mouth problem with a CPAP machine.

  • @MrJamesdryable
    @MrJamesdryable 3 роки тому +87

    I've been doing this for about a year and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE, PEOPLE!

    • @Drkloki-pb3ym
      @Drkloki-pb3ym Рік тому

      Can you use regular tape

    • @mermaid30019
      @mermaid30019 Рік тому

      @@Drkloki-pb3ym no look through the comments of ppl who have done it for recommendations.

    • @Drkloki-pb3ym
      @Drkloki-pb3ym Рік тому

      @@mermaid30019 no

    • @katydid2k
      @katydid2k Рік тому

      Yes! Me too.

    • @shantanu5642
      @shantanu5642 4 місяці тому

      Do you notice any facial change..?

  • @AshleySkittles24
    @AshleySkittles24 3 роки тому +309

    Weirdly, I just started listening to the audiobook 'Breath' by James Nestor, which basically explores the whole mouth breathing vs nose breathing debate.. I'm only a couple of hours into it but so far it's been really interesting if you wanted to look into this even further! Just a funny coincidence that this video would be posted right after I picked the book up... but between it and this video, definitely considering picking up some of those stickers...

  • @joshdove
    @joshdove 3 роки тому +131

    I have a deviated septum and can’t breathe out of my left nostril otherwise I’d love to do this

    • @trumpet90909
      @trumpet90909 3 роки тому +3

      You can get that fixed very easily these days

    • @ucefamir6082
      @ucefamir6082 3 роки тому

      I think I had something like that if I closed my mouth I couldn’t breath at all I would choke , but I had a surgery and so should you

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger 3 роки тому +1

      You can fix that surgically

    • @ethanperry8
      @ethanperry8 3 роки тому +3

      same lmao I’d suffocate

    • @helima1474
      @helima1474 2 роки тому

      omg same hoping to getting it fixed this year.

  • @tehtourist
    @tehtourist 2 роки тому +1

    great video, I've been doing this for about a month now and will continue to do so as well. I have been using standard nexcare "absolute waterproof" tape, it works like a charm, and its alot cheaper.

  • @aamsergie
    @aamsergie 3 роки тому +47

    There's actual research on mouth taping. In both the ENT and Dental literature. For your diagrams Nitric Oxide isn't N2. There's alot to talk about in this topic. Thanks for bringing awareness.

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 Рік тому +2

      What does the research show?

    • @aamsergie
      @aamsergie Рік тому +1

      @@brendalg4 if you can breathe through your nose, it's one of the most important factors during sleep. If you can't breathe through your nose, visit an ENT

  • @jonese6987
    @jonese6987 3 роки тому +43

    The taping while asleep is pretty legit, I first heard about in some interviews and podcasts with James Nestor who really has studied the benefits of nose breathing for a long time. This video of Ali definetely reminded me and encourages me to try it out

    • @melius7251
      @melius7251 Рік тому

      Did you try it? And if yes, what are the results?

    • @jonese6987
      @jonese6987 Рік тому +4

      @@melius7251 Yes I did. W/o tape my mouth is always dry when I wake up, and I wake up more frequently during the night. With tape the mouth is not dry in the morning, also the quality of sleep is better. I feel fresher in the morning, when I'm using it.

    • @melius7251
      @melius7251 Рік тому

      @@jonese6987 thank you very much for the information

    • @jonese6987
      @jonese6987 Рік тому

      @@melius7251 Sure, no problem

  • @BarrettYT
    @BarrettYT 3 роки тому +177

    Mouth breathing and snoring is something I've struggled with my whole life. I'm definitely going to give this a try.. and make a video like yours.. Cheers Ali

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    • @gimmemycash3418
      @gimmemycash3418 3 роки тому

      @barret where‘s the vid?

    • @Unhumainreveur
      @Unhumainreveur 2 роки тому

      Give us an update if you tried

  • @alexstankiewicz958
    @alexstankiewicz958 3 роки тому

    omg hahaha the Sheen feature made my day, she's absolutely hilarious

  • @SamEmara
    @SamEmara 3 роки тому +181

    Was I the only one who thought that Ali was branching out into BDSM vids when I read the title?

    • @Nwadiogo
      @Nwadiogo 3 роки тому +18

      How to have a productive sex life?

    • @elainekan4209
      @elainekan4209 3 роки тому +4

      This is a subtle and productive way to attract the ladies!

    • @putinsgaytwin4272
      @putinsgaytwin4272 2 роки тому

      I was wondering why I was recommended Ali after about a year. I was on a BDSM binge this morning 😁.

  • @lukapetrovic6100
    @lukapetrovic6100 3 роки тому +49

    When you watch Matt D’Avella once...

  • @monikaczajkowska112
    @monikaczajkowska112 3 роки тому +2

    Ali, have you heard about polyphasic sleep? 🤔 I just wondered what is your opinion about it and would you ever consider trying it?
    I certainly haven’t heard about taping your mouth before sleep, so learnt a lot from this video, thank you 😊

  • @mrmaramind
    @mrmaramind 2 роки тому +2

    O' dear goodness thank you for doing this video. I wake up every night with what I call cactus mouth. I am really tempted to try this. Just to hear you say "please tell me my mouth is open, cause its not a great look" was worth watching this alone. Classic!

  • @harigowre
    @harigowre 3 роки тому +85

    I’m pretty sure my flat mates wish I did this 😂😂😂

  • @jackbar2476
    @jackbar2476 3 роки тому +17

    I was legit about to start studying, got recommended this, had a mental battle and concluded that you simply can’t not click a “taping my mouth for 30 days in my sleep” video

    • @meowbauk
      @meowbauk 3 роки тому +1

      Ik same and now my lesson starts right now

  • @hanieljirehreyesmendoza229
    @hanieljirehreyesmendoza229 Рік тому

    You have bettered my life!

  • @razabadass
    @razabadass Рік тому

    Thank you for the mouth taped sleeping video! Raza :)

  • @ollivergodvil
    @ollivergodvil 3 роки тому +132

    Me: looks at the thombnail
    2 seconds later: I have to see this

  • @bindiya_ganatra
    @bindiya_ganatra 3 роки тому +7

    This is the MOST unique experiment I have ever heard of!! First I thought this video was sarcasm and a click bait....but OMG Ali, you did your research and bought official sleeping mouth tape!! I shouldn't expect anything less. 😋 Ali, you never cease to make me laugh. Thanks so much for sharing this!! I always learn something new from you.

  • @mjgrant1515
    @mjgrant1515 2 роки тому +4

    i’ve been mouth taping for 3 years. i can’t sleep without taping now. i only use a tiny strip of tape from below my nose to my chin. does the trick & feels less constricted than taping the entire mouth.

  • @sagardhamala8802
    @sagardhamala8802 3 роки тому

    Thank you for making this video, will try this now to improve my sleep quality 🙂

  • @gregorian323
    @gregorian323 3 роки тому +139

    wait he went to sleep with short black pants 2:35 and woke up with long green ones 2:52

    • @MrPecksniff
      @MrPecksniff 3 роки тому +121

      He productively got changed in his sleep to save time 😉

    • @dragospetcu1769
      @dragospetcu1769 3 роки тому

      :))

    • @trimonmusic
      @trimonmusic 3 роки тому +19

      I like to think this is nothing to do with editing and he actually woke up in different clothes, and Ali realised this for the first time reading your comment

    • @lorif4268
      @lorif4268 3 роки тому +1

      I noticed that too!!

    • @milanvarghese7172
      @milanvarghese7172 3 роки тому +1

      @aliabdaal where are you

  • @ArvindRajan
    @ArvindRajan 3 роки тому +61

    the level of confusion I had clicking on this video 😂

    • @kmmoves823
      @kmmoves823 3 роки тому

      ali inspired me to start my yt channel

  • @aiya.feasel
    @aiya.feasel 3 роки тому

    I will give it a try 😊
    Thank you to be my example
    and believe me it was hard to me to find my example

  • @RodGreenshields
    @RodGreenshields 3 місяці тому +1

    After listening to a couple podcasts/videos with James Nestor a couple years ago, I started my nighttime nose breathing routine using blue painter’s tape. Small vertical strip from a 1” roll works great. Sticky enough that it rarely comes off during the night and has caused no skin issues. The vertical orientation leaves little gaps at edges of the mouth if I need to talk through the tape. Wife thinks I’m bonkers, but it really prevents nighttime dry mouth. Also trying to focus on nose breathing when I exercise. Have used the same taping routine a couple of times for that, but it’s not something I’ve done regularly. Considering trying that again.

  • @GarryBurgess
    @GarryBurgess 3 роки тому +10

    If I start that, my wife will keep my mouth taped shut 24/7, and then I'll never be able to talk again.

  • @zakuras3
    @zakuras3 3 роки тому +16

    This works. Been doing it for 3-4 months after my jaw surgery. I wake up more alert , and no bad breath added bonus.

  • @CST1992
    @CST1992 2 роки тому +2

    I confess.
    I clicked on this video as a joke.
    But within just the first few minutes, I was genuinely hooked.
    Great video, Ali!

  • @user-zr4iy8nb1k
    @user-zr4iy8nb1k 3 роки тому +15

    James Nestor’s book “breath” talks about this technique - would highly recommend!

  • @calimon00
    @calimon00 3 роки тому +7

    For side sleepers, and especially those with a narrow nasal passage, I highly & personally recommend Breathe Right nasal strips, especially if you are going to try this.

  • @stillapieceofgarbage7574
    @stillapieceofgarbage7574 3 роки тому +16

    There also is evidence that the shape of your face changes depending on whether you're a mouth or a nose breather!
    Like your cheekbones, jawline and eyes will develop a lot better and look more prominent when you have your mouth closed most of the time!
    It would be interesting if you would keep it up and update on that as well!! :)
    Great and helpful video as always! Thank you!!

  • @adrijadas1620
    @adrijadas1620 3 роки тому

    I have had the same problem abt mouth breathing since long
    Thanks Ali, I'll try this out
    And btw inspired by you I am planning to start my own blog this year!

  • @charlenegrenier3509
    @charlenegrenier3509 Рік тому

    Love your video! What type of ring are you wearing? Thanks for all your work.

  • @udokafintelmann6803
    @udokafintelmann6803 3 роки тому +66

    Nah Ali I can't this, this is too much 😂

  • @BB.official
    @BB.official 3 роки тому +42

    More like, my flatmate made me sleep with my mouth taped shut for 30 days.....

  • @riffa3013
    @riffa3013 3 роки тому

    Sheen the queen 👑

  • @DutifullyInnerCreation
    @DutifullyInnerCreation 3 роки тому +211

    I would love to try this but also I don't want to die in such a humiliating way 😂

    • @Nico-rn1gv
      @Nico-rn1gv 3 роки тому +4

      Exactly this.

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon 3 роки тому +11

      Doesn’t work like that. It’s quite safe.

    • @learnandapply3337
      @learnandapply3337 3 роки тому +24

      @@RogueCylon theres a hole he said i think its for emergency situation
      And if you will not able to breath
      You will probably wakeup

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger 3 роки тому +1

      That's silly, you'll wake up if you start suffocating. Unless you decide to die, idk

    • @a.h.me.s.m5519
      @a.h.me.s.m5519 3 роки тому +1

      @@forgetfulstranger most of the nights i sleep with my mouth taped and one night for unknown reason i vomitted and instantly i waked up and removed the tape. Its the miracle of God in our life. All it requires a free hands and its safe.

  • @medtown
    @medtown 3 роки тому +31

    Nice little experiment.
    But, I'd definitely suffocate if I tried this.

  • @ThatwasAsian
    @ThatwasAsian 3 роки тому

    Love to see the creative over head shots. Those art lessons are getting put to use !

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  • @andrewdavies5722
    @andrewdavies5722 Рік тому

    Really interesting study. My girlfriend loves this! She recommends I wear it 24/7. Thanks for the tips

  • @Nathan-gt6lr
    @Nathan-gt6lr 3 роки тому +15

    Next 30 day challenge:
    Going on a date every day for 30 days.

  • @Henrik-um9be
    @Henrik-um9be 3 роки тому +46

    You should read “Breath” by James Nestor. Fantastic book, it talks about everything you said in your video.

    • @neomashishi3532
      @neomashishi3532 3 роки тому +2

      Im going to read it

    • @yfoog
      @yfoog 3 роки тому

      @@georgegray2712 is evidence the new religion? Just try it it’s pretty self explanatory ... tape mouth more nose breathing... healthier breathing... if it works for you then it works for you

  • @Rebellionrider
    @Rebellionrider 3 роки тому +2

    I have never heard about this concept every before but it sounds interesting. I always felt that I only breath more from my mouth less from my nose. Now that you have explained it in a legit way I'm going to follow this experiment with myself and see if it will help.

  • @littlebluechick64
    @littlebluechick64 3 роки тому

    night time skincare routine?!? we need this