How to Sleep Better Using White Noise

If you are disturbed by peripheral noise, such as barking dogs, traffic on a nearby road or noisy neighbours, you may find using white noise to block out these can help.

What is White Noise?

White noise uses all the sound frequencies that are within the range of human hearing. It is like the sound of ocean waves, the wind blowing through trees, or gentle sounds of a waterfall. It’s similar to the color white being produced from a combination of all other colors, which may be why they call it white noise. The “noise” is random, meaning it doesn’t have rhyme or reason unless it’s manipulated.

It doesn’t follow a pattern like normal sound does. Rather, it’s mixed up and in constant transformation, creating the “swooshing” effect that our ears absorb. According to experts, the reason why white noise is so soothing is because the masking effect produced covers all other sounds – from high to low pitches.

How White Noise Can Help to Sleep Better.

White noise works by masking other external sounds. White noise cds play continuous sounds, that overide noises such as traffic. This in turn relaxes your mind and body, and helps promote sleep.

There are many types of white noise cds available, such as gentle rain on a windowpane or the evening sounds of nature. Just set your cd or mp3 player on repeat, to help you sleep through the night, without being disturbed.

Other forms of white noise you can use are an electric fan, a special sound machine or just set your radio between stations, to get a consistent sound.