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A Device Rocks Insomniacs To Sleep

By Staff

Sound Sleep
The horse rider called technology has taken its whip to speed with the growing demands of the world. The device called 'Philips Sleepwave', product from Philips has decided to rock all insomniacs to sleep.

This device has the same rocking motion like those of mothers, who put their babies into sleep. It's connected to the mastoid bone behind the ear with the help of a sensor cable, it sends electric pulses to put you to sleep.

It works by stimulating the balance centers in our middle ear to create a swaying sensation. When the person falls asleep, the device stops automatically.

This MP3 player look alike device has been tested in Philips" sleep labs in Sydney and Melbourne and found out that it cures 67 percent of severe to moderate insomniacs.

Paul O"Sullivan, from Philips Home Healthcare Solutions division, says, “the Sleepwave is the first product of its kind in the world, and it offers a non-drug alternative for insomniacs."

Dr. Anup Desai, consultant physician for sleep and respiratory disorders, says," the Sleepwave is a novel way of treating insomnia."

Technology has solution for anything and everything. So, you need not worry about insomnia or sleepless nights anymore.

Story first published: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 18:20 [IST]
Read more about: sleep insomnia health disorder