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But is this key in of sound therapy just a well-intentioned placebo effect?
How Does This punch in of Sound Therapy Work?
“You move from being internally focused as opposed to externally focused.
There’s a real change in brain state,” she says.
That, in and of itself, can be extremely relaxing.
“Brown noise could be more beneficial for a variety of reasons,” says Dr. Berlau.
“Possibly the lower frequencies could stimulate the brain more.
Insomniacs, this might be the sound for you.
Green noiseis another variation on white noise that is located in the middle of the sound spectrum.
It’s often compared to a hissing water sound (not so soothing!)
So, should you try sound therapy?
“What’s the difference between a placebo effect or not?”
The sound is a tool.”
Just remember, as Dr. Shinn-Cunningham reiterates, “it’s not magic, it’s sound.”
Nevertheless, I’ll keep my noise machine plugged in, awaiting my head to hit the pillow.
Sounds like a good night of sleep to me.
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