Don’t Sleep On Sleep Frequencies—Sleep With Them!

By Jordyn Damato

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Like food or water, sleep is a necessity—and certainly not one to overlook. That being said, many people struggle to fall asleep at night. They toss and turn, maybe try to count sheep if they’re desperate enough (we’ve all been there), but ultimately give up and end up scrolling on social media until their eyes are heavy enough to give in and finally go to sleep.

However, sleep doesn’t have to be such a struggle. Certain sound frequencies—specifically low to midrange frequencies—have been proven to help people fall asleep faster and actually sleep more deeply.

Talking specific hertz—the measurement of sound—432 and 528 Hz are the best frequencies to put on as you’re getting ready to fall asleep. Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep or simply aiming to have a better night of rest, the frequencies grant an opportunity for a better sleeping experience. Studies have shown that these hertz have a de-stressing effect on the brain, reduce cortisol levels, and raise oxytocin, allowing your body to fully disconnect and turn off in the most rewarding and relaxing way possible.

These calming and grounding effects should not be written off as a “weird, hippy ritual.” Think of it as a form of melatonin for your mind. Rather than a pill being swallowed, it’s sound in your ears. Technically, yes, the listening of specific hertz is a form of meditation—which can be seen as a fake or negative practice to some—but this is definitely something you should try before knocking it. The act of meditation itself has been proven to have positive effects on the body and mind, and this is no different.

Plus, many people are already accustomed to falling asleep to some sort of white noise, like a fan, or even generated sounds like a rainstorm—which is great too—but these specific frequencies help a lot more than anyone gives them credit for.

However, just as many people enjoy falling asleep to a different form of sound, like the TV or music. This isn’t the best for you because the sound going on all night makes it hard for your brain to completely power down and go through the sleep cycles it’s intended to—specifically missing out on REM, the most important phase of sleep.

This same sentiment can be applied to using your phone right before bed, too, hence why so many experts (and Instagram posts) insist on having no screen time about an hour or so before bed. This allows your brain to fully shut down and get the proper rest that it—and you!—deserve.

Sleeping frequencies can be found on any streaming platform like Spotify, Apple Music, or even YouTube. I’m personally a fan of the 432 Hz, and I can attest to the fact that when I put them on as I’m struggling to fall asleep, I’m knocked out within 15 minutes. Not to mention, I feel better waking up in the morning, and I even remember my dreams better than I normally would on a night without the sounds playing.

Sure, the frequencies might not work for everyone—but give it a shot! If you’re going to choose a sound, choose the right one.