“... we no longer wake up with the dawn chorus and settle down for the night with the hum of crickets. But just as our circadian rhythms are affected by exposure to natural light, sounds can act as cues for our sense of time and how we feel. ... There are alarm clocks that can help with your acoustic circadian rhythms by playing birdsong to wake you and the sound of waves lapping as you go to sleep... try creating your own soundtrack for the day.” SoundDesignNoiseCircadian Rhythm Book:Design A Healthy Home: 100 ways to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing Source: Design A Healthy Home: 100 ways to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing
“Noises that can reduce the difference between the background ambient hum and sudden loud sounds include: ~ White noise- this is a continuous mechanical-type noise, like the gentle hum of a motor, that covers the whole hearing range of frequencies... ~ Pink noise- this noise boosts lower frequencies for those who find white noise too sharp, and is more akin to natural noises such as steady rainfall or wind rustling through the leaves in a tree... ~ Brown noise- this is even lower frequency noise, like thunder or a crashing waterfall.” SoundNoiseInterior Design Book:Design A Healthy Home: 100 ways to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing Source: Design A Healthy Home: 100 ways to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing