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SLEEP MASK SCIENCE
How and why they work |
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Sleep
is vital for the rejuvenation and repair
of the body and for the restoration
of a
healthy and balanced mental state. Life’s
joys are less apparent in the
absence of
periods of deep and refreshing sleep.
So
what exactly happens in sleep that allows
a person to wake up feeling
refreshed and
how is sleep naturally induced? |
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Our natural sleep cycle begins with the onset
of darkness. Special
photosensitive receptor
cells in the eyes signal the brain when
light levels
diminish to convert the brain
chemical “seratonin” (the chemical
of
wakefulness and activity) into “melatonin”
(the brain chemical of sleep
and restoration).
Receptor cells within the stomach also trigger
a similar
response after the ingestion of
food. |
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How Can a Sleep Mask Assist?
Sleep
masks work by fooling the body into the
production of melatonin by
simulating the
onset of darkness. This is vitally important
for people who find themselves in situations
that are in opposition to the body’s
own natural
sleep state, such as night-shift
workers or airline travelers.
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Sleep
masks may also assist people residing in
dwellings that feature large
areas of natural
lighting. During the summertime, when the
days are long,
particularly in the higher
latitudes, a sleep mask can be invaluable.
Napping
on the weekend, in the hammock or
at the beach, can also become much
easier
with the assistance of a comfortable light
blocking sleep mask. |
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Studies
have shown that we dream in cycles throughout
the night. The
cycles generally last between
30 and 90 minutes and are characterized
by various physiological indicators (such
as rapid eye movement) that
correspond
with brain activity and brain frequency.
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Although very little is
known at this
time about the full significance of each
of the sleep cycles
and what effect each
state has on the repair of the body
and
mind, it is
clear that sleep cycles must
complete without interruption
for a person
to wake feeling revitalized and refreshed.
Without
restful, refreshing sleep a person becomes
irritable and concentration
is difficult.
With prolonged absence of sleep a person
will begin to hallucinate
and clear thinking
is impossible. A person who gets just
a few hours of sleep
per night can experience
many of the same problems over time. |
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We
at Dream Essentials have put together a
selection of fine sleeping
products
catering
to your distinct needs and preferences.
Should you
need help with
selecting a sleep
mask, then please visit “Choosing
the Right Sleep Mask”. |
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A
Pleasure to Own
Our masks are items that you will treasure.
They are life-savers to night-shift
workers,
airline travelers or others that need to
induce restful sleep during the
day or night
hours. |
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Convenient
Uses |
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Headache Relief
Sleep
Meditation
Biofeedback
Eye Surgery
Airplane Travel
Massage Therapy |
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