{
  "id": 7072025,
  "title": "Austin Butler's bedtime routine helped me fall asleep in minutes — a doctor explains why it works so fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/austin-butlers-bedtime-routine-helped-me-fall-asleep-in-minutes-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/austin-butlers-bedtime-routine-helped-me-fall-asleep-in-minutes-a-doctor-explains-why-it-works-so-fast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler has long struggled with sleep issues, often going to bed late and waking up in the early hours. Determined to improve his sleep, he implemented a strict nighttime routine that includes showering before bed in low or no light, a practice known as dark showering. Dark showering is a popular wellness trend that can promote sleep. Intrigued by its effectiveness, a reporter tried it out and found it helped them fall asleep quickly. Experts explain that dark showering can lower stress levels, promote melatonin production, and create a calming environment conducive to falling asleep faster.",
  "summary": "The actor credits dark showering with helping him fall asleep faster and stick to a consistent sleep schedule. I tried it and it works for me. Here a doctor explains why...",
  "key_points": [
    "Austin Butler implemented strict nighttime routine to improve sleep",
    "Dark showering, low/no light practice, promotes sleep",
    "Experts say dark showering lowers stress, boosts melatonin"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adopting Austin Butler's dark showering routine can help individuals with sleep issues fall asleep faster by lowering stress levels and promoting melatonin production.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}