Pink noise: the secret to a great night’s sleep –

Sleep is essential for health and well-being, but it’s true that it’s not always easy to get a good night’s sleep. Therefore, it is common to see a series of tricks and tips to ensure a good night’s sleep. One of the most recent concepts to go viral on social media is “pink noise” or “pink trail”.

The hashtag #pinknoise already has more than 1.4 million views on TikTok and many users of the social network explain how this type of sound improves sleep qualityin addition to relieving anxiety symptoms.

WHAT IS PINK NOISE?

The video below exemplifies the difference between white, pink and brown trail, but basically, pink trail is a type of low amplitude, low frequency sound that can be found in many places in nature. Think of the sound of waves crashing on a beach, for example, or the wind rushing through tree branches.

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Listen to the difference of white noise, pink noise and brown noise. #whitenoise #brownnoise #pinknoise #soundhealing #relax #sound

♬ original sound – Megan

Specifically explained, pink noise is a type of sound that contains all the frequencies that humans are capable of hearing – and the frequencies refer to how fast sound waves vibrate per second, the so-called spectral density.

According to a web user, it is natural for human beings to favor natural sounds, especially if we deal with anxiety. The frequency, rhythm, and predictability of these sounds cuts down on mental noise and overrides other thoughts, calming the mind.

Unlike the white track, which plays all frequencies with the same intensity, the pink track has less intense high frequencies, which makes this type of sound more peaceful.

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And that’s why I strangely love the sound of the rain so much, and why the ocean waves calm me more than anything 🌊 #psychologytips #anxietyhelp #pinknoise #selfhelptips #mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrelief #psychologyfact

♬ original sound – Cedars Mind

DOES PINK NOISE IMPROVE SLEEP?

More studies and research on the subject are still needed, but there are 2012 publications which show how pink noise improves the quality of sleep as it decreases the complexity of brain waves – that is, it calms the brain. Another study, of 2017also proved that there is a connection between pink noise and deep sleep.

“Pink noise can help you sleep better by promoting relaxation and masking other sounds that can disrupt your sleep,” explains Martin Seeley, Sleep Specialist and Mattress Next Day SEO for Glamor UK. “When you listen to pink noise, it creates a calming sound that can calm your brain, reducing stress. As a result, it can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.”

HOW TO USE PINK NOISE TO IMPROVE SLEEP?

The good news is that if you want to try this method out, it’s easy: there are many videos on YouTube with pink track options you can play before bed. Just choose one and press play right before bed!