As the name suggests, the Sleep-Eze White Noise Generator uses white noise. White noise is a kind of noise that is created by merging different frequencies of sound together. In essence, this involves combining all the tones and frequencies the human ear can hear.

It is called “white noise” because it is a piggy backing on the concept of white light, as white light is created by combining all the colors or frequencies of light. It is very similar to white noise, although white nose uses sound instead of light.

Since white noise is comprised of all the different frequencies, it can be used to mask unwanted sounds. For instance, white noise machines are often used outside therapists’ offices to block sound from inside the office, so those who are outside cannot hear.

White noise works because of how our brains work. For instance, if your brain hears two people talking, it can usually follow the conversation, unless there are other influences present. However, if there are more than two people having a conversation, the brain will often only be able to differentiate one voice from the pack. If there were 100 or more voices speaking, your brain would be overwhelmed and unable to distinguish any one voice, thereby experiencing the voices as just noise. White noise does the same thing, though with thousands of frequencies instead of voices.

This concept allows individuals to use white noise in a variety of settings, including masking outside noise in order to get sleep. Some individuals find white noise as soothing, so it can actually induce sleep. However, others may find it annoying and may take time to become accustomed to it.

Sleep Eze white noise generator goes one step beyond other white noise machines by using a hearing aid based technology, so that this noise is only heard by the user and is channeled directly into their ear. However, this white noise is also louder than other free standing machines, which may please some consumers, while others may find it a nuisance. We suggest that those who are interested in trying this technology attempt sleeping with ear plugs before making this purchase, in order to ascertain if the ear plugs will sufficiently block noise.

This unit is especially expensive, costing around $189. However, it comes with the following features: “Right & Left Sleep-Eze; a selection of different size ear tips; carrying pouch; cleaning brush; batteries; hard carrying case; full instructions; and free USPS priority shipping”.

• Uses White noise
• Goes directly into the ear

• May not help those whose sleep issues are biologically based or related to lifestyle
• Quite expensive

Those who are looking for relief from environmental noise may find that the Sleep-Eze White Noise Generator is ideal, as white noise has been shown effectively mask unwanted noise. However, it may do nothing for those with sleep issues that are rooted in physical issues, emotional problems or stress. Those individuals may prefer to consider holistic supplementation to realign their sleep cycle.

A combination of Melatonin and Lemon Balm Extract has been shown to be extremely effective in this area, because Melatonin has an amazing ability to realign the sleep cycle, and Lemon Balm is an powerful herbal sedative that can deliver a state of calm and make sleep far easier.