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Published: September 25, 2006
White noise is created by combining sounds of all different frequencies. Essentially, it is a combination of all of the tones a human is capable of hearing.
The term “white” comes from how light works. White light is made up of all the different colors of light combined.
Because white noise contains all frequencies, it works well to mask other noises.
This is because, when so many frequencies are playing together, the human brain can no longer discern only one or two tones. Thus, the annoying tones blend in with all the other frequencies and are just heard as an even, whooshing, white noise. Machines like fans produce a good approximation of white noise.
Most CD stores carry relaxation music or white noise collections. Because it cancels out disruptive noises, it promotes relaxation and calm, helps provide restful sleep and improves concentration, as well as eases the symptoms of colic, tinnitus, ADD/ADHD and hyperacusis.
The following are ten quick and easy ways to use white noise to relax:
1. Take 10 minutes to meditate each day. Set aside a time and write it down in your planner or post a note to yourself on your refrigerator. Use your favorite white noise to get comfortable, perform breathing exercises or do yoga. This helps you get away from the daily grind of responsibilities and stress.
2. To start your day in a relaxed and calm manner, listen to white noise while you are getting ready in the morning.
3. Instead of taking a nap, try simply listening to white noise for 10 minutes while lying down. You probably will find this short relaxation to reenergize you just as much as a longer nap.
4. Listen to white noise while you eat instead of watching TV. Take the time to concentrate on the tastes and textures of your meal as you slowly eat.
5. Get a soothing white noise CD and go outside for a 10-minute brisk walk while you listen.
6. Journal for 10 minutes about everything you are thinking about, worried about or have to do with white noise filtering through the background. This will help clear your mind of all those thoughts flying around, or at least help you organize and re-focus them.
7. Pamper yourself! Put on some white noise and light scented candles, have a glass of wine or take a bath at the end of a long hard day.
8. If you have chores you dread doing or some task you have been putting off, like paying bills, make it more relaxing by listening to white noise while you do it. You likely will find the peacefulness and soothing rhythm of the white noise helps the time go by faster.
9. Take a break at work. Step away from your desk or work area, pop in some earphones and listen to a white noise CD for at least five minutes. Try to clear your mind of everything except the soothing sounds. When you return back to work, you will be more relaxed and ready to work.
10. Listen to white noise at night. The unbroken, soothing noise helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly throughout the night. It also masks any outside interruptions or street noises.
The Internet has a plethora of white noise-producing machines and CD compilations. Some of the titles available include “Winds of White Noise,” “Restful Rain,” “Pure White Noise,” “Peaceful Air Purifier,” “Soothing Air Conditioner,” and “Smooth Radio Static.” CD's also are available for babies, such as “Baby's Vacuum Cleaner CD” and “Baby's Blow-dryer CD.”
Sources:
http://www.purewhitenoise.com/
http://home.howstuffworks.com/question47.htm
http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/relaxation/a/ whitenoise.htm
The term “white” comes from how light works. White light is made up of all the different colors of light combined.
Because white noise contains all frequencies, it works well to mask other noises.
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Most CD stores carry relaxation music or white noise collections. Because it cancels out disruptive noises, it promotes relaxation and calm, helps provide restful sleep and improves concentration, as well as eases the symptoms of colic, tinnitus, ADD/ADHD and hyperacusis.
The following are ten quick and easy ways to use white noise to relax:
1. Take 10 minutes to meditate each day. Set aside a time and write it down in your planner or post a note to yourself on your refrigerator. Use your favorite white noise to get comfortable, perform breathing exercises or do yoga. This helps you get away from the daily grind of responsibilities and stress.
2. To start your day in a relaxed and calm manner, listen to white noise while you are getting ready in the morning.
3. Instead of taking a nap, try simply listening to white noise for 10 minutes while lying down. You probably will find this short relaxation to reenergize you just as much as a longer nap.
4. Listen to white noise while you eat instead of watching TV. Take the time to concentrate on the tastes and textures of your meal as you slowly eat.
5. Get a soothing white noise CD and go outside for a 10-minute brisk walk while you listen.
6. Journal for 10 minutes about everything you are thinking about, worried about or have to do with white noise filtering through the background. This will help clear your mind of all those thoughts flying around, or at least help you organize and re-focus them.
7. Pamper yourself! Put on some white noise and light scented candles, have a glass of wine or take a bath at the end of a long hard day.
8. If you have chores you dread doing or some task you have been putting off, like paying bills, make it more relaxing by listening to white noise while you do it. You likely will find the peacefulness and soothing rhythm of the white noise helps the time go by faster.
9. Take a break at work. Step away from your desk or work area, pop in some earphones and listen to a white noise CD for at least five minutes. Try to clear your mind of everything except the soothing sounds. When you return back to work, you will be more relaxed and ready to work.
10. Listen to white noise at night. The unbroken, soothing noise helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly throughout the night. It also masks any outside interruptions or street noises.
The Internet has a plethora of white noise-producing machines and CD compilations. Some of the titles available include “Winds of White Noise,” “Restful Rain,” “Pure White Noise,” “Peaceful Air Purifier,” “Soothing Air Conditioner,” and “Smooth Radio Static.” CD's also are available for babies, such as “Baby's Vacuum Cleaner CD” and “Baby's Blow-dryer CD.”
Sources:
http://www.purewhitenoise.com/
http://home.howstuffworks.com/question47.htm
http://sleepdisorders.about.com/cs/relaxation/a/ whitenoise.htm
