You may have heard of white noises that help fussy babies fall asleep more easily. Unlike these, pink noises have higher frequencies, are less intense and have proven to be beneficial to health in various ways, especially in the cold season.
Pink noises are essential if you want to sleep better, even more so when you have a little less natural light during the day than in the warm season. Pink noises have also been shown to help improve heart health and memory. Using sleep-inducing sounds can be an effective way to get rid of sleep problems. White noises are better known, but pink noises would also be helpful, considering its beneficial effects.
How does pink noise work?
Using colors to describe sounds comes from the way we talk about colors in the spectrum of light we can see. White light includes all colors in the spectrum. Similarly, white noise has all sound frequencies that humans can hear. These sounds can be used to block out unwanted noises when trying to concentrate or sleep.
The problem with white noise is that all frequencies are at the same intensity. Human ears don’t really like high-pitched sounds, so white noise can be annoying or even unpleasant for some.
Pink noise has all audible sounds, but the lower frequencies are amplified and the higher frequencies are attenuated. Calming lower frequencies can make pink noise more soothing. Many natural sounds are pink noise: waves, rustling leaves, rain, wind. You can find many pink noise playlists on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music.
Increases sleep quality
One of the beneficial effects of pink noise is that it helps you sleep much better. It can also be useful if you want a way to fall asleep quickly. “Researchers have found that pink noise improves sleep,” confirms Deborah Lee, a general practitioner cited by Womanandhome, pointing to a study in association with Gunma University School of Medicine that found that those who fell asleep with pink noise fell asleep in 13.5 minutes compared to with the control group falling asleep within 23 minutes. Explication? Pink noises are naturally associated with relaxation given the lack of high frequencies. Therefore, those who suffer from insomnia can use them as a treatment.
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Supports heart health
In a study by researchers at the University of Zurich, exposure to auditory stimulation was found to improve slow brain waves, with beneficial effects on cardiovascular function both during and after sleep. The heart’s pumping force and its relaxation were greater after the pink noise stimulation nights. It has been suggested that the treatment of cardiovascular diseases can be improved with this method of pink noise therapy.
Improves memory
When we are able to go to bed at the same time every night and get seven to nine hours of good quality sleep, the brain is better able to retain information.
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Researchers at Chung Shan Medical University found that pink noises make us feel more comfortable. Therefore, we are more productive and therefore retain information throughout the day.
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2023-11-21 15:01:51
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