Sleep. We all need it and there's nothing more refreshing that sliding into your warm bed at the end of a long day and waking up after experiencing a sound sleep for the entire night. These days, the stressors of every day life can take their toll on how well we sleep and how healthy we are. Many people experience interrupted sleep patterns, nightmares, nighttime panic attacks and more. Rather than turning towards prescription or over-the-counter medication to get a solid night's sleep it may be helpful to look into sound machines and sound conditioners. These 'white noise machines' eliminate the effects that outside noise may have on your sleep patterns. If you have noisy neighbors, live in a busy section of town or work the night shift and need quiet to sleep during the day, looking into some sort of sound conditioner is a wise choice.
When it comes to sound machines you have a few different options to consider. Some machines simply condition the noise in the room and provide a white noise atmosphere. One of these machines is the Dohm Sound Conditioner made by Marpac. This conditioner provides the sound of rushing air in the room in the form of white noise. This uniform sound will block any outside noise that might otherwise disturb you. A fan inside of the unit promotes the sound without using sound cards or digital loops. It's one consistent form of good sleep. This unit is probably the most simple ones I've seen. You simply plug it in, turn it on and you're on your way to a good rest. What I liked about the unit is because it runs by fan, there is a foam pad underneath the unit that prevents it from vibrating. That vibration sound could be quite annoying if you have the unit set on your nightstand or dresser. The entire unit only weighs about 1 ½ pounds and will fit nicely wherever you choose to place it. For more information on the Dohm Sound Conditioner you can visit www.marpac.com.
Another high quality sound machine that is slightly different in that it provides different sound options to the user is the Sound Oasis S-100 White Noise Machine. This machine is nice and small and it comes with ten different sounds that you can use depending on what you want to hear that specific evening. Sounds include rain, running water and much more. You can also hook this unit up to an MP3 player if you would like to download your own sleep sounds, biofeedback or meditations. I like this unit because it's nice and small, plugs into the wall and is barely noticeable. It's a great sound machine to have in any home whether you want to use it for yourself or for your child's room. This sound machine runs for just under $60 and is a great investment for someone who has trouble sleeping. www.sound-oasis.com has more information.
Another compliment to sound machines is different CDs that provide sleep meditations, white noise, nature sounds and more. Really you are trying to quiet the mind so you can wind down and let your mind focus on sleep. Sounds True has a great library of CDs that are great to use during the day as well as right before bed or during sleep. There are titles that allow you to tone your Chakras for relaxation, meditations to calm yourself and change the way your brain works and even titles from Eckhart Tolle that help you quiet your mind. You can visit www.soundstrue.com for more information or to purchase.
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