Getting a good night’s sleep is just as important as eating a healthy diet and exercising for your health. Yet, getting good quality sleep is a luxury to many, especially those that have to work late or have to get up early to take their kids to school or go to work. One of the things more and more people are turning to are white noise machines, but what exactly do they do to help you get a good night’s sleep?
What is white noise?
According to noisehelp.com, just as we use colors to help describe different kinds of light, we can use colors to help describe different kinds of noise. White light is an even distribution of all wavelengths of light within the range of normal vision. White noise is an even distribution of all sound frequencies within the range of normal hearing, so in other words, white noise machines help us sleep better because they mask or drown out other sounds that might prevent you from falling asleep or wake you up during the middle of the night. If you live in a big city, you might be used to having to sleep with the radio on just to tune out some of the loud noises happening outside, but many times they don’t work as well when you start jamming in your bed to your favorite songs. This is why you might benefit from investing in one of these white noise machines.
We tried out the World’s Smallest White Noise Machine by Sound Oasis, which is a compact and travel-friendly sleep therapy system. There are many different types of white noise machines, but this one is great if you share a bed with someone else or have trouble sleeping during a long flight. All you have to do is put on your headphones and connect them to the mini white noise machine. You can clip it onto your pajamas or shirt pocket so it won’t get lost in the sheets or disrupt your loved one. It comes with 10 different tones of white noise, so you can pick the one that works best for you.
This small, yet powerful white noise machine works fast. Unlike other sound machines that are often used to put you to sleep, this one helps shut your brain off and concentrate on what’s important, which is your sleep. The best part is that it is rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about changing the batteries.
So, next time you can’t sleep at night, don’t waste sleeping hours counting sheep to fall asleep and go ahead and invest in a noise machine. Your body, mental health, and mood will thank you when you get a good night’s sleep.