Stop The Noise-Home Remedies For Snoring

Stop The Noise-Home Remedies For Snoring
By David Faulkner

Some people tend to snore when they breathe through their mouth while sleeping and their tongue is incorrectly positioned within the oral structure, effectively blocking their airway. You may have tried different things only to find that so far nothing has helped. You wake up un-rested, cranky, and irritable and on top of all that, your family may also be cranky and un-rested because your snoring may have kept them all awake also.

Things You Can Do

Your doctor may be able to recommend something for you. You could see a sleep specialist who could recommend you to a sleep clinic to monitor and possibly see if there is a medical condition that needs to be corrected. Here are some simple home
remedies for snoring that may help. Sleep on your side. Prop pillows or tennis balls behind you so you do not roll on your back. Avoid alcohol or tranquilizers before sleeping. These cause your nervous system to relax the muscles of your throat and jaw causing you to snore. If you have trouble sleeping and you need a sleep aid, talk to your doctor. Be sure to get your allergies treated.

This can also contribute to snoring. You may also want to buy a mouth guard. This will also help with teeth grinding as well as helping the jaw muscles from becoming too relaxed. Elevated your head more when sleeping sometimes when your muscles become too relaxed you will snore more. If your body is raised a bit this will help reposition your breathing, not just your head but also your body. You can use bed risers under the top of your bed where your head is then use your pillows to raise your head and this may help.

Things To Remember

If you are pregnant or overweight, this will also contribute to snoring. You will want to let your doctor know about snoring when you are pregnant. This will affect the amount of oxygen you and your baby are getting while you are pregnant. If you are overweight, you will want to talk to your doctor about a plan to rid yourself of some weight. This can also help you with snoring. Extra weight around the neck and chest can contribute to snoring along with sleeping on your back. A simple home remedy for snoring may be all you need to help you sleep better. For more info see http://www.1stopsnoring.com/Snoring_Relief on Snoring Relief.

There can be different causes for snoring and home remedies for snoring that may work for you. Remember you are not the only one going through this. Your partner, family, friends and co-workers are also dealing with you who have not gotten a good night sleep and you may be cranky, irritable and suffer from lack of sleep and may even have some concentration issues that may be affecting your work performance.

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Why Using Noise Reduction Headphones With An Mp3 Player Is Better Than Earbuds

Why Using Noise Reduction Headphones With An Mp3 Player Is Better Than Earbuds
By Shell Harris

MP3 players and portable CD players usually come with the standard “earbud” headphones. Earbuds fit into the ear like a hearing aid and are lightweight and portable. Their advantages, however, stop there. When it comes to the quality of the music you are listening to, that quality can be greatly diminished due to the inability of earbud headphones to filter out the noises that you are not interested in listening to; such as the voices, car engines, train noises, and barking dogs that may be all around you when you are out in public.

One of the great advantages of MP3 players, such as iPods, and portable CD players is that you can take them with you wherever you go. Sometimes the very reason for bringing them along on an outing is so that you can entertain yourself while you are engaged in other activities, such as jogging, riding on the subway, or waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Soothing music being piped into your ear can go a long way in easing tension when you are running errands; and upbeat, rhythmic music can help tremendously when you are exercising and need incentive to go that extra mile.

Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative to earbud headphones. Noise reduction headphones can enhance the quality of the music you are listening to by making sure that you get nothing but the music, in exactly the way you should be hearing it. While earbuds sit inside your ear, possibly causing irritation and discomfort, headphones are styled to fit around your ear like earmuffs, guaranteeing that they will not only reduce outside noise, but will feel comfortable as well. While, with earbuds you usually have to increase the volume to be able to hear the music that you are trying to listen to, noise reduction headphones can keep the volume at a comfortable level and allowing you to enjoy your music in the top-quality manner that it is intended to be heard.

The portability of MP3 players encourages prolonged use, especially by teenagers. Unfortunately, the combination of increased volume and longer listening time may cause hearing damage which can lead to hearing loss. The use of noise reduction headphones can help protect hearing by delivering music without the increased decibel level. This also allows listener to enjoy their music longer without suffering hearing damage.

Noise reduction headphones work not only by surrounding your ears, therefore helping to block out outside noises, but also by using noise-cancellation technology, which further enhances your “music only” experience. Not only do noise reduction headphones help to filter out all noises except what your MP3 player is outputting, they also contain your music thus not disturbing those around you. The noise reduction works both ways – you hear your music like you are supposed to, and others don’t have to listen along with you.

A good set of noise reduction headphones does not have to be cumbersome, either. Taking into consideration what portable music device users need, the makers of noise reduction headphones are making their product light, foldable, and easily portable.

When you purchase your MP3 player or portable CD player, one of the best things you can do after that is to put aside the earbud headphones that come with it and buy a good set of noise reduction headphones. You won’t be sorry.

About the Author: Lee Blue is an avid musician, composer, and home studio recording artist. He uses Extreme Isolation headphones in his recording studio as well as his office during work to block out distractions. Learn more about noise reducing headphones at http://www.quietheadphones.com.
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“Rub” Out Your Noise And Vibration Issues With Rubber Molding

“Rub” Out Your Noise And Vibration Issues With Rubber Molding
By Karman Rubber

Noise and vibration can be controlled in various ways, including blocking, absorbing, isolating and damping the noise source. The dictionary defines damping as “the dissipation of energy by conversion to heat.” Because rubber has such a low damping factor, it is one of the best materials for noise and vibration control. That’s why rubber molding is an effective means of controlling noise, vibration and shock.

How exactly does damping with rubber molding work? By reducing resonant vibration, it effectively mitigates both structural and impact noise. In effect, it produces a reduction in the inaudible sounds that are carried by structural surfaces.

If these sounds are inaudible, why do they need to be reduced? Because at resonance (increase in amplitude of oscillation), a considerable amount of audible airborne noise may be generated by that sound. While damping does not absorb the noise’s initial impact, in terms of both time and magnitude, it does reduce the “pinging’ or “roar” that results from that impact.

Whether the environment producing the noise is nautical, electrical, computer-related, aeronautical, or business-machine-applicable, rubber molding can eradicate the offending sound and vibration. When considering a rubber molding noise and vibration solution, look for a line of isolators and mounts that come in a variety of styles and sizes. From one pound to one ton, the right type of mount for your application is vital. Also, keep in mind that the thicker the damping material is, the more noise and vibration it will control.

No matter what the source of your vibration isolation problem, if you keep these recommendations in mind, the noise, vibration and shock you’re currently contending with can be efficiently controlled. Choose a leader in the rubber molding industry, one that’s established a long track record of producing custom molded rubber parts, and that noise and vibration problem of yours won’t be a problem for very much longer.

About the Author: Karman Rubber (http://www.karman.com) is a world leader in Noise Anti-Vibration & Shock Control Products.
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No More Distractions With Noise Reduction Headphones

No More Distractions With Noise Reduction Headphones
By Lee Blue

The world is a very noisy place with loud, intermittent sounds and constant, droning noises – noise reduction headphones can help you get a little peace amongst the distractions of everyday life. Headphones can block out the myriad of sounds that occur in a variety of setting and are helpful to many different people.

Sleeping – If you have trouble sleeping, noise reduction headphones may aid you in getting some rest. Barking dogs, traffic, and awake family members can contribute to sleepless nights, and for those who are sensitive to noise when they're trying to sleep, noise reduction headphones create a sound-free environment so they can rest.

Playing Music – Musicians often use noise reduction headphones to help them block out sounds that may interfere with them hearing their instrument. Once the background noise is blocked, they are free to concentrate purely on the sounds they are making rather than the sounds around them. This creates an environment of total immersion into their music and allows them to perfect their work without being in a studio.

Autistic Students – Noise reduction headphones can also be used in the classroom to help autistic children. Often classroom environments can be distracting to children with autism. Headphones for the children help teachers instruct each student individually so others aren’t confused or distracted by the instructions for the other students.

Studying – Noise reduction headphones are very useful in situations where you need peace and quiet but can't always control the environment. Students who are studying may find noise reduction headphones helpful in blocking out the distracting sounds around them. Headphones create a peaceful world in which they can focus on their work, rather than environmental noises or the sounds of others.

Working – If you work in a cubical or an open-plan office but find yourself regularly distracted by people walking by, phones ringing, others talking, and the general chaos that can be office life, noise reduction headphones can make a difference. They can help you focus on the task at hand rather than everything going on around you which can boost your productivity and the quality of your work.

Noisy Neighbors – Living in an apartment building, condo or townhouse may include noisy neighbors. Depending on the thickness of your walls and ceiling, you may hear your neighbors walking around above, or hear their music or talking. Noise reduction headphones can block these sounds so you can enjoy being at home, even if the neighbors are loud.

These are only a few examples of the sorts of noise disturbances you may come across in daily life. Where once you had no choice but to be distracted, noise reduction headphones put you in control. Never again do you have to experience a sleepless night or a ruined project. Noise reduction headphones can be used to block out the noises around you: voices, car engines, train noises, barking dogs, loud offices, airplane engine noise, city sounds, loud neighbors, etc.

About the Author: Lee Blue is a musician, composer, and home studio recording artist; he uses Extreme Isolation headphones in his recording studio and his office to block out environmental distractions. Visit http://www.quietheadphones.com/ to learn more about noise reduction headphones.
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Noise Pollution – Complaint of the Day! - Key Fob Beeps

Noise Pollution – Complaint of the Day! - Key Fob Beeps

Okay the key fob beep may not rank high on the noise pollution list, but it’s still noise pollution, and still an irritation.

Most all cars manufactured today include a key fob that will lock and unlock the doors. By default, the key fob will beep the horn every time you press it.

This can be very annoying as you walk through parking lots listening to a beep here a beep there … a beep everywhere. It’s more than annoying when people press the key fob just as you’re walking right next to their car. I think some people actually enjoy startling you.

Topping the list is the neighbor who comes and goes at all hours of the night. For many people the key fob beep is just enough to wake us up. A good way to ruin a great nights sleep.

The most interesting part to all this is that the key fobs are programmable, and don’t have to beep the horn. But most people don’t know this because they haven’t taken the time to look at the owner’s manuals that came with their car. I’ve set my key fob to just flash the lights, no annoying key fob beep.

I do, however, still enjoy using my key fob to flash the lights … just as you walk by ... lol




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How White Noise Can Help You To Sleep

How White Noise Can Help You To Sleep
By Jason Rickard

Surprisingly, only 5% of people with sleep disorders are diagnosed and treated. Some people would rather cope with their sleeping inability rather than to pay the high cost of treatment and doctor’s fees. It is a good thing that the present consumer market is now finding some ways and giving more people options on how to combat sleeping disorders without the complication of medical treatment and the price that comes with it.

For as low as $50, you can purchase a white noise machine that can generate those z’s out of you. To understand how this machine can help you, here is a quick overview of what white noise exactly is.

The word “white” in white noise originates from how white light works. A white light is used to describe a type of light containing all possible colors. Similarly, white noise is a mixture of all imaginable sounds in varying frequencies. “Noise” in white noise, simply refers to random signals that produce undistinguishable sounds.

The main objective of a white noise is to y mask all other sounds that could keep you from sleeping. The idea is to drown all unwanted sounds and listen to one “soothing noise” that can put you to sleep.

Your ears normally pick up sounds which the brain translates to something understandable. In your sleep, if you can hear something that your brain can comprehend, for instance the sound of a conversation, then your brain automatically functions- thus keeping you awake. The idea of a white noise is to produce a type of noise that is unintelligible in order to cover for the rest of the sounds that you might hear.

White noise machines produce sounds that a person cannot actually define. Some would say that it is similar to a soothing waterfall or raindrops or even ocean waves. But most people would simple describe it as something pleasant to the ear, which is very peaceful and calming.

People of all ages can benefit from white noise. Most doctors would recommend the use of white noise machines to people with insomnia or babies with colic. People with ADD, hyperacusis or tinnitus can also benefit from it. If you want something that can drown noise pollution so that you can focus and concentrate at the job at hand, this is also one of the practical uses of white noise machines.

Alternatively, these sounds can be found on CD which is not only more economical but also makes it more portable. This is extremely useful if you travel a lot as you will be able to sleep comfortably and soundly anywhere you go.

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How To Use White Noise

How To Use White Noise
By Michael Kirtley

White noise is: A sound containing a blend of all the audible frequencies distributed equally over the range of the frequency band. White noise is analogous to white light which contains all the colors of the rainbow together. The term “white noise” as used in this article will be applied a little looser to include a host of sounds (waterfall, rain and brook as examples) used for blocking out unwanted sounds.

Because white noise contains most sound frequencies, it is commonly used to mask other sounds. If you are in a hotel and voices from the room next-door are leaking into your room, you might turn on a fan to drown out the voices. The fan produces a
good approximation of white noise. How does this "white" sound work and why does it mask out other noise?

Here is one way to think about it. Let's say two people are talking at the same time. Your brain can normally pick out one of the two voices and actually listen to it and understand it. If three people are talking simultaneously, your brain can probably still pick out one voice. However, if 1,000 people are talking simultaneously, there is no way that your brain can pick out one voice. It turns out that 1,000 people talking together sounds a lot like white noise. So when you turn on a fan to create white noise, you are essentially creating a source of 1,000 voices. The voice next-door makes it 1,001 voices, and your brain can't pick it out anymore. One thing to keep in mind when using white noise is that more is not always better - it is usually best to use just enough to help mask the offending noise, not completely overwhelm it.

There are three sources of white noise that are commonly used to help mask out annoying sounds: mechanically generated, electronically generated and recordings usually on CD format.

The mechanical devices produce a sound very close to that of a fan. The Sleepmate by Marpac is this type of device and has been around for a long time. This is the most popular type of white noise machine; probably because it produces a sound that we are all familiar with and don’t find unpleasant. One drawback of the mechanical units is that they are limited in volume. Since they produce the sound mechanically, it isn’t possible to simply turn up the volume.

White noise is commonly generated with a digital or electronic sound synthesizing device. Sound designers, with some processing and filtering, can create a multitude of effects such as wind, rain, waterfall or surf. The main consideration when choosing a digital device is if the device loops a recorded clip of sound or synthesizes its own sound. By looping we refer to a few seconds of sound that is digitally recorded and played over and over. They try to match up the end with the beginning but if you listen carefully you can detect where the segment begins - this
is irritating to some people. The better digital sound devices actually synthesize the sound instead of playing a recording, therefore no looping.

Compact discs are a popular and inexpensive way (not counting the cost of a stereo system) to bring white noise into your home or office. You can get almost any sound imaginable but the most commonly used are nature sounds like rain, thunder or babbling brooks and nature sounds overlaid with soft music. The advantages of CDs are a high quality sound and low cost. The disadvantage is that, if you are using the sound to help you sleep, the interruption when changing tracks or cycling will
often times wake you up. Generally the best uses for CDs are for office privacy, meditation or just relaxing.

About the Author: Michael Kirtley is owner-manager of Nature's Tapestry ( http://www.naturestapestry.com ), a site with information about how to choose a white noise machine.

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About White Noise

About White Noise
By Jason Rickard

White noise is one of the most popular new developments in acoustics, commonly used by people. The Internet has become flooded with advertisements of white noise products. The efficiency of white sound to provide a calm environment seems to
be the most important factor behind its acceptance among people.

It may seem strange that the term ‘white’, the name of a color, is associated with noise. The white in ‘white sound’ implies the characteristic property of the white sound to include all wavelengths. Likewise, white noise is the blend of sounds in all
frequencies. Technically speaking, white sound is the sound signals with a flat spectrum. However, human ears will perceive white noise as a soothing sound, which is its potential benefit.

Noise pollution has become a necessary evil in the metropolitan environment. The sounds from different sources will certainly create annoyance for anyone. And, if the living is near by a busy road or noise loving neighbor, the condition can become
worse. A potential solution for noise is inevitable since if left may manifest physical and emotional stress, which will lead to many serious diseases. White noise is projected as a better alternative for common noise reduction techniques since white noise is also a potential relaxing technique.

White noise has the benefits of cutting off the unnecessary sound through the process of imbibing the other frequencies. It is recommended as a permanent solution for noise pollution since it will induce an auditory habituation. The white noise sound is soothing and may be like the sound of a stream, rain, radio static or train. While using white noise you can hear only the pleasant sounds from the white noise products.

White noise is available in the form of commercial products such as CDs. White noise CDs and white noise generators are the two main white noise products in the market. The white noise generators, which will produce white noise is offered in two
main types such as desktops or earpieces. The sound of many home appliances also resembles white noise, although not as effective.

White noise is commonly used for the treatments of the persons having problem with hearing such as tinnitus or hyperacusis. It is a recommended option for alleviating the difficulties of baby colic children, as it can attribute the effect of being in the womb. White noise is also a suggested remedy for insomnia patients and other persons, who have any other discomfort regarding relaxation and sleeping.

Architectural acoustics make use of white noise to block unnecessary frequencies. White noise is also being used in technical purposes to check the frequency mix in a venue.

However, now white noise has acquired the acceptance in all classes of people as a trusted source to satisfy the needs of a soothing sound. It is believed that white noise will stimulate the cells and attribute a positive out look in the attitude of the people using it.

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Home Buying – What Is That Noise!?!

Home Buying – What Is That Noise!?!
By Raynor James

You’ve found the perfect home, closed escrow and just finished moving in. As you happily fall asleep, all seems well in the world. An hour later, you bolt up in bed to an ear splitting sound. All is no longer well in the world.

An Unholy Racket

If you saw the movie “My Cousin Vinny”, you know what I’m talking about. For those that haven’t, the movie centers on a lawyer, Vinny, who comes to the south to defend his nephew against criminal charges. Every evening, Vinny goes to sleep only to be awoken by some blasting noisy. When house hunting, you need to make sure you don’t get “Vinny’d.”

When you find an area or home you like, make absolutely sure you drive the area looking for any potential noise producers. Roll down the window, turn off the radio and just listen. You might be surprised at what you hear.

If you run across railroad tracks, you better figure out how close they are to your prospective home. Make sure you are near the house when a train goes by, so you can get the full effect. While trains and plains are obvious sources of noise, you also need to consider more subtle situations.

Weekend vs. Week Days

Many homebuyers look at houses early on Saturday and Sundays. This makes sense since you have to work for a living, but it can result in some nasty surprises. The characteristics of a neighborhood on weekends are entirely different than during week days. Make absolutely sure you check out the property during both time periods. To guard against “partying” neighbors, make sure you check the area during evenings as well.

They say home ownership brings peace of mind. Check your neighborhood to make sure this cliché will apply to you!

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