We are often asked the questions: Do I have stress because I don't sleep well? Or do I not sleep well because I have stress?   The answer is yes to both of these questions.   The stress we feel and how well we sleep are interrelated.   Stress is the number one cause of sleep problems, and ineffective sleep is a major cause of increased stress. Quanta Dynamics helps you understand about optimum sleep and makes suggestions on how to best deal with your stress and sleep problems.

We define Optimum Sleep in two ways - the number of hours we sleep and the quality of our sleep.   Sleep research indicates that as we grow we need the following continuous hours of sleep:

Quality sleep means optimizing the diverse and complex sleep process, which includes two sleep states: REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement).   Individuals should receive periods of deep, restorative NREM sleep, and four to five cycles of REM sleep.   Deep sleep plays a major role in maintaining general health, and REM sleep affects our moods, performance and behavior by processing learning and memory and resolving emotional distress.

The following are common symptoms of poor sleep.   If you're experiencing these symptoms on a regular basis, your sleep is showing the effects of stress.   If you:

1. Have trouble going to sleep and take longer than 10-15 minutes.
2. Fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow.
3. Wake up frequently during sleep.
4. Wake up during sleep and can't fall back to sleep.
5. Sleep lightly and have trouble relaxing as you sleep.
6. Wake up feeling tired.
7. Wake up feeling aches and pains.
8. Wake up feeling emotionally down.
9. Wake up feeling tense and can't seem to calm down.
10. Sleep less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours.

Sleep should be a natural process but it's a problem for many of us. What's causing us not to sleep?   Generally, if you have sleep problems, your stress response is being activated by feelings of fear or anxiousness.   For example, you or a loved one may be having a health problem, there are difficulties at work, you may be having a relationship problem with family or friends, or you may be having financial difficulties.   Your brain senses these anxious feelings that go to bed with you, it activates the stress response and causes adrenaline to be released into your system, which prevents your natural sleep cycle from working effectively.   The stress response and the sleep response are opposite reactions in the body.

Research shows that sleep problems can be caused by unpleasant memories experienced as a child that get connected to sleep, or any significant event in your past such as the death of a loved one, illness, or divorce.   You may know the time when your sleep problems started, but since that occurrence you've not slept well, and you've been unable to enjoy the benefits of quality sleep.   If you've experienced ineffective sleep longer than a two-week period, experts agree you have a sleep problem that requires help. 

What is the Gift of Sleep^™ Program?

The program includes 2 CDs and a booklet describing: the relationship between sleep and stress;  the natural sleep process; and how to use the program.

Each CD contains 3 elements:

1. Special music to encourage sleep.
2. A heartbeat to help regulate our natural systems.
3. A calming narrative emphasizing relaxation and deep breathing which helps induce better sleep.
(There are no hidden or subliminal messages on the CDs.)

The uniqueness of this CD program is that it is to be played continually at a comfortable volume while you sleep.   This innovative approach encourages optimum sleep by assisting your sleep cycle to work as it is supposed to.   The 3 elements on each CD gently calm you and reduce the affects of stress. You'll notice change within a short time - a day for some and a week or more for others - helping you to go to sleep faster, sleep through the night, and wake up feeling calmer and more rested.

Even though you may be unable to get the ideal number of hours of sleep you need on a regular basis, this program will improve the quality of the sleep you receive.

How Long Do I Have to Use the Gift of Sleep ^™ Program?

Play the Gift of Sleep^™ program until your natural sleep cycle is working well for you.

Are There any Other Special Benefits to This Program?

Yes! There are lots of special benefits to using the Gift of Sleep ^™ program.

• It can be used in conjunction with doctor's and therapist's treatment.
• It works if you're taking an antidepressant or sleep aid.
• It's an excellent treatment to combat pain.
• It avoids the side affects and addictive tendencies associated with many medications.
• It is useful for any age person from infants to seniors.