Dreampad: Therapy While You Sleep

During my attendance to theSocial Media on the Sand conference, I was introduced to the Dreampad. I was very intrigued by it and was super happy when I learned I was going to get one to review and tell you all about it.

Outcomes after using the DreamPad

• Self-Regulation – Gentle vibration from the Dreampad sends information to the “rest and restore” part of the nervous system causing a calming response.
  
• Sleep Pattern Development – Once difficulty falling asleep becomes the ‘norm’, it requires an intervention to reset a pattern of ease in falling asleep.
  
• Behavior Modification – Poor sleep quality is associated with moodiness, depression, irritability and difficulty getting through the morning routine.
  
• Decreased Anxiety – Anxiety and sleep problems work both ways: anxiety is associated with poor sleep and lack of sleep can also cause an anxiety disorder.
  
• Increased Attention – A sleep-deprived brain cannot focus, attend or concentrate. This often leads to a misdiagnosis of ADHD.
  
• Reduced Hypersensitivity – With the absence of a good night’s sleep, everything feels worse! Hypersensitivity to sound, touch and textures are heightened.

How does the DreamPad works?

• The Dreampad Pillow plays music only you can hear through bone conduction.
• The Dreampad app is pre-loaded with 10 songs engineered to combine ambient music, nature sounds, and the rhythms and frequencies most conducive to deep sleep.
• The Dreampad uses unique method called Intrasound Technology™  that replicates this natural process by using electromechanical transducers to convert the electrical signals of the music into vibrations. The vibrations are carried by bone to the area surrounding the inner ear, which plays a key role in our hearing, balance, coordination and our ability to filter out unwanted noise. It is also an area which is connected to our Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) through the Vagus Nerve
  
  

Who needs a DreamPad

I think everyone that needs a good night of sleep should use a Dreampad. The app is very easy to use and all the music is extremely relaxing. The Dreampad was designed for people with some sensory issues and it is helpful for kids with autism, however, I do think everyone can benefit from the pillow.

It is comfortable enough, soft enough, and small enough to travel with it, but still gives your head support.

We liked it so much, that we are getting a few more for each one of us. Now we are ready for restful nights of sleep.

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