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The Healing Power of White Noise

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Created: November 22, 2003

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WHAT IS THE HEALING POWER OF WHITE NOISE?

The next question is, what is white noise used for? Parents have learned to truly appreciate the therapeutic value of white noise with a new baby in their home. It has been noted to be very useful in quieting a crying or fussy baby, even with babies suffering from colic.

Folks who are always contending with environmental noise pollution find white noise to be essential to increasing their productivity. College students and office workers use white noise to mask sounds that may compromise their concentration.

White noise is even recognized as a sound masking treatment for attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) and for those suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hyperacusis and other inner ear disorders.

Still others use white noise to mask the sounds that interrupt their sleep. Whether you must contend with traffic rumbling down nearby thoroughfares, barking dogs or your spouse's snore, white noise can be used to effectively mask these sounds as well. The net result is a more restful sleep with the full rejuvenating benefits a good night's sleep can bring. Night shift workers who need to sleep during the day are equally delighted with the masking effects of white noise.

At this point, we have discovered what white noise is and how it can be used to improve your life. Now, we must consider how white noise can be introduced into your personal environment.

 

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