Insomnia is a common sleep complaint that occurs when you have one or more of these
problems:
• You have a hard time initiating sleep.
• You struggle to maintain sleep, waking up frequently during the night.
• You tend to wake up too early and are unable to go back to sleep.
• You sleep is nonrestorative or of poor quality.
These symptoms of insomnia can be caused by a variety of biological, psychological and social factors. They most often result in an inadequate amount of sleep, even though the sufferer has the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. Insomnia is different from sleep deprivation, which occurs when an individual does not have the opportunity to get a full night of sleep. A small percentage of people who have trouble sleeping are actually short sleepers who can function normally on only five hours of sleep or less.
There are two types of insomnia – primary and secondary. Primary insomnia is sleeplessness that cannot be attributed to an existing medial, psychiatric or environmental cause (such as drug abuse or medications). Secondary insomnia is when symptoms of insomnia arise from a primary medical illness, mental disorders or other sleep disorders. It may also arise from the use, abuse or exposure to certain substances.
Review the patterns!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Natural Sounds for Sleep and Relaxation
To fall asleep you have to set yourself up for a relaxed state of mind. This is required in order to fall asleep, and the better you do this the better your chances are for a good nights rest and a pleasant tomorrow. People are different, and we all have individual behavior patterns for how to fall asleep, but they all share the same goal in how to get you to enter a relaxed pre-sleep state of mind. Sounds plays a very important part in priming your brain for this, and it is very likely that you are more receptive to one sound over another. So in order to guide you to the sound that is right for you, you should read below about the 3 basic concepts of Genes, Rhythm and Thought Redirection, but remember that they occasionally blend in to each other creating a combination that is very hard to resist...
Read more about how it works - click here: http://sleepaidrecords.com/whyitworks
Read more about how it works - click here: http://sleepaidrecords.com/whyitworks
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Understanding your sleeping patterns - Sleep Diary
Depending on your personal awareness of your sleeping patterns and reason to investigate it more, it might be helpful to
start keeping records of your sleep for a week.
It's easy. Just answer a few set questions in the morning and before bed for 7 consecutive days and nights. Lets call it "Sleep Diary". This might give you an opportunity to get a picture of your sleep patterns over the week span.
Answer the first 6 questions each Morning
1. What time did you first go to bed last night?
2. About how long did it take you to fall asleep?
3. About how many times, if any, did you awaken during the night?
4. Overall, about how many hours did you sleep?
5. At what time did you wake up (for the last time) this morning?
6. In general, how did you feel when you woke up?*
Answer these last 4 questions each Night
7. How much time, if any, did you spend napping during the day?
8. Did you consume any of these substances during the day?*
9. When did you exercise during the day?*
10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your overall functioning during the day?*
* Key to questions:
6. __Very refreshed __Somewhat refreshed __Fatigued
8. __Caffeine (within 6 hours of bedtime)
9. __Morning __ Afternoon __ Evening __ Did Not Exercise __Alcohol (within 1 hour of bedtime)
10. __5 Energetic ___4 ___3 ___2 ___1 Lethargic
This 7-day Sleep Diary will give you a clear "snapshot" of your sleep pattern.
Looking at your Diary, you may see patterns that will give you insight into your sleep habits. The Diary may also help you specially and perhaps your doctor to determine the best changes for your better night rest. The more information you have about your sleeping patterns and habits, the easier it will be to "diagnose" and treat your problem.
start keeping records of your sleep for a week.
It's easy. Just answer a few set questions in the morning and before bed for 7 consecutive days and nights. Lets call it "Sleep Diary". This might give you an opportunity to get a picture of your sleep patterns over the week span.
Answer the first 6 questions each Morning
1. What time did you first go to bed last night?
2. About how long did it take you to fall asleep?
3. About how many times, if any, did you awaken during the night?
4. Overall, about how many hours did you sleep?
5. At what time did you wake up (for the last time) this morning?
6. In general, how did you feel when you woke up?*
Answer these last 4 questions each Night
7. How much time, if any, did you spend napping during the day?
8. Did you consume any of these substances during the day?*
9. When did you exercise during the day?*
10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your overall functioning during the day?*
* Key to questions:
6. __Very refreshed __Somewhat refreshed __Fatigued
8. __Caffeine (within 6 hours of bedtime)
9. __Morning __ Afternoon __ Evening __ Did Not Exercise __Alcohol (within 1 hour of bedtime)
10. __5 Energetic ___4 ___3 ___2 ___1 Lethargic
This 7-day Sleep Diary will give you a clear "snapshot" of your sleep pattern.
Looking at your Diary, you may see patterns that will give you insight into your sleep habits. The Diary may also help you specially and perhaps your doctor to determine the best changes for your better night rest. The more information you have about your sleeping patterns and habits, the easier it will be to "diagnose" and treat your problem.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Tinnitus relief - Cover the constant sound in your head
Around 25% of the world's population suffers from tinnitus, while approximately 2% have cases so severe it interferes with daily life. There are no clinically proven cures as of today, but there have been studies done showing that sounds of water, for many patients, totally eliminates or drowns the Tinnitus to a high degree for fast relief. Sounds of rain or streaming water have been proven to be helpful for many.
Understand how and why it works by testing the sounds in our online store on what makes your tinnitus disappear.
Understand how and why it works by testing the sounds in our online store on what makes your tinnitus disappear.
Are you sleep deprived?
Really who aren't?
No matter how much sleep you need, if you don't get enough, you will suffer the effects of sleep deprivation. Research has shown that in tests of driving ability and hand-eye coordination, people deprived of sleep perform as badly as, or even worse than, people who are intoxicated. It's no wonder that drowsiness is a major cause of traffic accidents and deaths.
Individuals vary in their need for sleep. Some people require nine or more hours of sleep per night, while others may not feel deprived after just five hours of sleep. But the average adult requires seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Are you getting enough sleep? Ask yourself the following questions:
Do you often feel drowsy during the day?
Do you usually fall asleep within the first five minutes after lying down in bed?
If you answered yes to either of these, you're likely to be sleep deprived or have a sleep disorder. Other than daytime drowsiness and rapidly falling asleep at night, short episodes called microsleeps are another hallmark of sleep deprivation. Microsleeps are short bursts of sleep that occur during the waking hours. These may be so transient that you may not even be aware that they are occurring.
Read more:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=57547
No matter how much sleep you need, if you don't get enough, you will suffer the effects of sleep deprivation. Research has shown that in tests of driving ability and hand-eye coordination, people deprived of sleep perform as badly as, or even worse than, people who are intoxicated. It's no wonder that drowsiness is a major cause of traffic accidents and deaths.
Individuals vary in their need for sleep. Some people require nine or more hours of sleep per night, while others may not feel deprived after just five hours of sleep. But the average adult requires seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Are you getting enough sleep? Ask yourself the following questions:
Do you often feel drowsy during the day?
Do you usually fall asleep within the first five minutes after lying down in bed?
If you answered yes to either of these, you're likely to be sleep deprived or have a sleep disorder. Other than daytime drowsiness and rapidly falling asleep at night, short episodes called microsleeps are another hallmark of sleep deprivation. Microsleeps are short bursts of sleep that occur during the waking hours. These may be so transient that you may not even be aware that they are occurring.
Read more:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=57547
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Sounds vs Sleeping Pill
There are people who have legitimate reasons for using pills to get to sleep, but these days many people use them just because they cannot get to sleep and don’t really consider the health concerns that pills can pose. Using sounds is a side effect-free alternative to pills, using a naturally occurring phenomenon to gently move you into the realm of dreams. Also, on an a positive note, sounds can also lead to a conditional reflex, meaning that when you hear that kind of sound it allows you to fall asleep more readily... read more on our website
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ocean sounds are around the next surf...
Exciting times - finally in the studio mixing and stirring the next Sound member to be released as planned. Ocean - sounds from the surf, cliffs and shoreline sounds. Art department is using every awake minute to create fantastic cover art again.
I am sitting outside on the patio enjoying the fantastic weather, lap-top and a glass of iced water... ohh life is tough - Marketing rocks!
I am sitting outside on the patio enjoying the fantastic weather, lap-top and a glass of iced water... ohh life is tough - Marketing rocks!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sleep Hygiene - what a funky word choice for preparing yourself to sleep
There are tons of lists of "rules" that should be followed to make your bedroom a better place to sleep is outlined in this article. The article brings up such things as don't use your bedroom as a place to watch TV or work as well as other, non activity-based things to make your bedroom a better place to sleep. These things include not going to sleep until you feel tired and if you are unable to get to sleep within 25 minutes of lying down to do so, you should leave the room and try again when you are feeling tired.
1. Never use the bedroom for anything but sleep or sex. (Read, watch TV, exercise, eat or argue someplace else.)
2. Lie down intending to go to sleep only when you are sleepy. (Listen to our nature sounds and allow yourself to be swept away...)
3. If you are unable to fall asleep within twenty five minutes, get up and go to another room. Stay up until you feel sleepy then return to bed. If you still are unable to fall asleep get up again.
4. Set your alarm to get up at the same time each day regardless of how much sleep you got during the night.
5. Turn on the lights or walk outside in the sunlight when you wake up in the morning.
6. Do not nap during the day.
7. Exercising in the morning or late afternoon will help you sleep, but exercising in the late evening will stimulate your body and make sleeping more difficult.
8. Eat your evening meals at least two hours prior to going to bed. Large meals or hunger can inhibit sleep.
9. Avoid caffeine and refined sugars in the evening. Foods like chocolate, coffee, tea and soda will inhibit sleep. Also tobacco and alcohol should be avoided since these disrupt sleep.
10. Avoid the use of over the counter sleep medicines.
11. Relax in the evening before going to bed. Try not to rehash the day's problems.
Source and to read more: http://nerve.neurology.unc.edu/sleep/sleep_hygene.htm
1. Never use the bedroom for anything but sleep or sex. (Read, watch TV, exercise, eat or argue someplace else.)
2. Lie down intending to go to sleep only when you are sleepy. (Listen to our nature sounds and allow yourself to be swept away...)
3. If you are unable to fall asleep within twenty five minutes, get up and go to another room. Stay up until you feel sleepy then return to bed. If you still are unable to fall asleep get up again.
4. Set your alarm to get up at the same time each day regardless of how much sleep you got during the night.
5. Turn on the lights or walk outside in the sunlight when you wake up in the morning.
6. Do not nap during the day.
7. Exercising in the morning or late afternoon will help you sleep, but exercising in the late evening will stimulate your body and make sleeping more difficult.
8. Eat your evening meals at least two hours prior to going to bed. Large meals or hunger can inhibit sleep.
9. Avoid caffeine and refined sugars in the evening. Foods like chocolate, coffee, tea and soda will inhibit sleep. Also tobacco and alcohol should be avoided since these disrupt sleep.
10. Avoid the use of over the counter sleep medicines.
11. Relax in the evening before going to bed. Try not to rehash the day's problems.
Source and to read more: http://nerve.neurology.unc.edu/sleep/sleep_hygene.htm
Monday, May 18, 2009
New sound release - River Bend, amazing sounds if you can't sleep
LIVE Today - "River Bend", is released on the website only. Listen and download immediately $9.99.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Now also found on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and more...
It is Amazing - we have our products available on our site for immediate listening and on over 250 other Music and e-download locations. There is no reason not to take advantages of our online stores "get Free" products as long as they last, The bundles are amazing. 6 sounds for less than 40 bucks!! Or try 3 sounds and pay for 2. Go to www.sleepaidrecords.com/products
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What is REM sleep
REM has been shown to have links to memory consolidation and to learning. People who are deprived of REM sleep through sleep deprivation might have problems remembering. They also might have trouble learning new things.
During REM sleep, the large voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed. Conversely, brain activity is quite intense at this stage. REM sleep is the stage of sleep when people dream. It is thought by sleep researchers that the paralysis of the large muscles occurs to keep people from acting out their dreams. REM sleep is sometimes called paradoxical sleep, due to the contrast between the high brain activity and the physical immobility of the sleeper.
When in REM sleep, breathing and heart rate are faster than normal. The sleeper's legs, face, and fingers twitch. And of course, there is rapid movement of the eyes. This is the stage of sleep when people have intense dreams, although they might not remember the dreams upon waking.
The stages of sleep proceed in cycles throughout the night. The cycles might repeat as many as five times per night. The length and intensity of REM sleep increases with each succeeding cycle. During the first cycle, REM sleep might be only 10 minutes long, while during the last cycle it might stretch to 90 minutes.
Read More: http://www.happynews.com/living/sleep/rem-sleep.htm
During REM sleep, the large voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed. Conversely, brain activity is quite intense at this stage. REM sleep is the stage of sleep when people dream. It is thought by sleep researchers that the paralysis of the large muscles occurs to keep people from acting out their dreams. REM sleep is sometimes called paradoxical sleep, due to the contrast between the high brain activity and the physical immobility of the sleeper.
When in REM sleep, breathing and heart rate are faster than normal. The sleeper's legs, face, and fingers twitch. And of course, there is rapid movement of the eyes. This is the stage of sleep when people have intense dreams, although they might not remember the dreams upon waking.
The stages of sleep proceed in cycles throughout the night. The cycles might repeat as many as five times per night. The length and intensity of REM sleep increases with each succeeding cycle. During the first cycle, REM sleep might be only 10 minutes long, while during the last cycle it might stretch to 90 minutes.
Read More: http://www.happynews.com/living/sleep/rem-sleep.htm
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thought redirection - this is soo cool, see how it works
Thought blocking through thought redirection is a description of what helps you concentrate on something other than your everyday problems and struggles, blocking thoughts that will hinder you from entering a relaxed state of mind so crucial in making you fall asleep. This is something that kids use frequently and without any training, the adventure of going to bed, the feeling of security under that magical blanket that maybe makes them invisible, ready for a journey to places far, faraway. The mind drifts and sleep enters. Many adults have lost the ability to flex their imagination as vividly as kids do, and have difficulty redirecting those pesky issues that always seems to float to top of their mind when trying to fall asleep. Sounds can help in getting your mind occupied with pleasant thoughts, making you relax and maybe put a little color back into your dreams.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Introducing 'Babbling Brook' for immediate download!
Babbling Brook - One out of three sounds in Sleep Aid records Water series. A classic sound for sleep and relaxation. Clear water running effortlessly over stones worn smooth from the constant stream of cold water coming from a pure mountainside spring. Lay down and let your
mind drift away to this symphony of timeless rhythm.
Go to: http://sleepaidrecords.com/products/4
Downloads and CD albums
In using the speed and convenience of the internet we currently only deliver the sounds as direct downloads from our internet store to your computer for use with an iPod, Mp3 player or for you to simply create a CD to listen to on your favorite audio equipment.
mind drift away to this symphony of timeless rhythm.
Go to: http://sleepaidrecords.com/products/4
Downloads and CD albums
In using the speed and convenience of the internet we currently only deliver the sounds as direct downloads from our internet store to your computer for use with an iPod, Mp3 player or for you to simply create a CD to listen to on your favorite audio equipment.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sleep aid records sounds - Why They Work
To fall asleep you have to set yourself up for a relaxed state of mind. This is required in order to fall asleep, and the better you do this the better your chances are for a good nights rest and a pleasant tomorrow. People are different, and we all have individual behavior patterns for how to fall asleep, but they all share the same goal in how to get you to enter a relaxed pre-sleep state of mind. Sounds plays a very important part in priming your brain for this, and it is very likely that you are more receptive to one sound over another. So in order to guide you to the sound that is right for you, you should read below about the 3 basic concepts of Genes, Rhythm and Thought Redirection, but remember that they occasionally blend in to each other creating a combination that is very hard to resist...
It's in your Genes - genius...
You are already prewired to take advantage of sounds for sleep and relaxation. Living in the modern world we tend to forget or ignore what the generations before us have done to shape our behavior. Certain reactions to certain events that we may not be fully aware of or have difficulties explaining make us react. Rain, as an example, has always prompted a kind of a timeout for people, causing a natural pause in work and everyday activities, giving us a reason to relax. When rain starts to fall, the sound of it falling on a window or a rooftop; indoors, warm and secure, the people around you and you yourself become subdued in various degrees, a yawn not far away. You are on the verge to enter pre-sleep mode. It just works that way, take advantage of it - it's in your genes.
Rhythm
Ever since you where a kid, rhythm has been a factor for you to be able to calm down and fall asleep - the gentle rocking in the arms of a parent, a soft patting on your head, the soothing melody in a lullaby - it's still in you, just waiting to be triggered again. All of our sounds emphasize rhythm but in somewhat different shapes; rain finds its rhythm in its natural irregularity, oceans and streams in their peaceful steadiness, train rides and our other mechanical sounds provides it with a mesmerizing, but gentle beat. The quality of our recordings contain the rhythm of the object, be it a falling water drop or a train wheel against the rail, it almost seems like a physical presence.
Thought redirection
Thought blocking through thought redirection is a description of what helps you concentrate on something other than your everyday problems and struggles, blocking thoughts that will hinder you from entering a relaxed state of mind so crucial in making you fall asleep. This is something that kids use frequently and without any training, the adventure of going to bed, the feeling of security under that magical blanket that maybe makes them invisible, ready for a journey to places far, faraway. The mind drifts and sleep enters. Many adults have lost the ability to flex their imagination as vividly as kids do, and have difficulty redirecting those pesky issues that always seems to float to top of their mind when trying to fall asleep. Sounds can help in getting your mind occupied with pleasant thoughts, making you relax and maybe put a little color back into your dreams.
It's in your Genes - genius...
You are already prewired to take advantage of sounds for sleep and relaxation. Living in the modern world we tend to forget or ignore what the generations before us have done to shape our behavior. Certain reactions to certain events that we may not be fully aware of or have difficulties explaining make us react. Rain, as an example, has always prompted a kind of a timeout for people, causing a natural pause in work and everyday activities, giving us a reason to relax. When rain starts to fall, the sound of it falling on a window or a rooftop; indoors, warm and secure, the people around you and you yourself become subdued in various degrees, a yawn not far away. You are on the verge to enter pre-sleep mode. It just works that way, take advantage of it - it's in your genes.
Rhythm
Ever since you where a kid, rhythm has been a factor for you to be able to calm down and fall asleep - the gentle rocking in the arms of a parent, a soft patting on your head, the soothing melody in a lullaby - it's still in you, just waiting to be triggered again. All of our sounds emphasize rhythm but in somewhat different shapes; rain finds its rhythm in its natural irregularity, oceans and streams in their peaceful steadiness, train rides and our other mechanical sounds provides it with a mesmerizing, but gentle beat. The quality of our recordings contain the rhythm of the object, be it a falling water drop or a train wheel against the rail, it almost seems like a physical presence.
Thought redirection
Thought blocking through thought redirection is a description of what helps you concentrate on something other than your everyday problems and struggles, blocking thoughts that will hinder you from entering a relaxed state of mind so crucial in making you fall asleep. This is something that kids use frequently and without any training, the adventure of going to bed, the feeling of security under that magical blanket that maybe makes them invisible, ready for a journey to places far, faraway. The mind drifts and sleep enters. Many adults have lost the ability to flex their imagination as vividly as kids do, and have difficulty redirecting those pesky issues that always seems to float to top of their mind when trying to fall asleep. Sounds can help in getting your mind occupied with pleasant thoughts, making you relax and maybe put a little color back into your dreams.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
With the economy down, sleeplessness is up
Are we even aware of how economically troubling times keeps people from sleeping the amount of time that they probably should have been resting? However, in this article it says that because of the loss of sleep you become less productive at your job which could lead you to losing your job. The article notes that the number of Americans who have reported sleep problems has increased by 13% since 2001. In the article, the author comes to the conclusion that you should be sleeping more and exercising so you can remain healthy through this tough time.
Read more:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98157#
Read more:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98157#
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sound reactions
SleepAid records productions Main Focus is to capture the harmonic beauty in natural sounds aimed for relaxation and sleep.
To fall asleep you have to set yourself up for a relaxed state of mind. This is required in order to fall asleep, and the better you do this the better your chances are for a good nights rest and a pleasant tomorrow. People are different, and we all have individual behavior patterns for how to fall asleep, but they all share the same goal in how to get you to enter a relaxed pre-sleep state of mind.
Sound sample, my current favorite: http://www.sleepaidrecords.com/products/3
It is a steal at $9.99 for one download!
To fall asleep you have to set yourself up for a relaxed state of mind. This is required in order to fall asleep, and the better you do this the better your chances are for a good nights rest and a pleasant tomorrow. People are different, and we all have individual behavior patterns for how to fall asleep, but they all share the same goal in how to get you to enter a relaxed pre-sleep state of mind.
Sound sample, my current favorite: http://www.sleepaidrecords.com/products/3
It is a steal at $9.99 for one download!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Social Networking for Sleepaid Records
Today is the day when SleepAid Records go public in Social networking. We are delighted to have the skills and opportunity to blog, tweet and Facebook:ing (??)
We are here to fix your sleeping challenges, drug free and no stress.
We are here to fix your sleeping challenges, drug free and no stress.
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