| Binaural beats are basically binaural tones or auditory | | | | This audio tool was initially developed by Heinrich |
| artifacts that directly influence the brainwaves and | | | | Wilhelm Dove in 1839. Following extensive research |
| state of mind. This high potential audio tool employs an | | | | and studies, the technology's affects on the mind and |
| entrainment technology that helps the ears to perceive | | | | body was later re-discovered by Dr. Gerald Oster. |
| sounds of different frequencies with the aid of stereo | | | | Over the years, binaural beats are growing in |
| headphones. The frequency of the sounds, however, | | | | popularity. This tool offers several advantages that |
| needs to be below 1000-1500 hertz for the effects to | | | | range from personality development to health related |
| be sensed in the proper way. | | | | issues. They are considered a great addition to |
| In addition, the difference between the frequency | | | | enhance memory and motivation to perform well in |
| levels presented also need to be very small or below | | | | various activities. Listening to good tones pushes the |
| 30 hertz for the noise to happen. In case it is more | | | | memory towards the goals with full focus and |
| than 30 hertz the tones will sound different and the | | | | concentration. |
| beat will not be perceived in the required manner. | | | | Binaural beats are also being utilized in the self |
| These are designed to work automatically and are | | | | improvement industry by integrating the tool in various |
| similar to audio tracks on CD or MP3 format. | | | | audio or hearing impaired programs. These also make |
| The brain basically functions on the basis of varying | | | | an ideal medical diagnostic tool to investigate hearing |
| brainwave patterns commonly known as beta, alpha, | | | | impediments in a patient and other neurological |
| and delta waves. Beta waves, with a frequency level | | | | conditions. It also enables you to gain further access to |
| ranging between 14-30 hertz, implies a waking state | | | | the subconscious mind and boost the creative |
| that includes alertness and concentration. Alpha | | | | capabilities it holds. It stimulates the mind and body to |
| waves, with an 8-14 hertz frequency range, denotes a | | | | accomplish better things in life. Another primary benefit |
| state of meditation and delta waves, between 0-4 | | | | is it helps to avoid use of increased medication for |
| hertz frequencies, are the unconscious state where | | | | various health problems. |
| the body is ignorant of the activities happening around | | | | This tool is perfect for meditation and clears the mind |
| it. As a result, binaural beats aid to influence these | | | | from all tensions and stress by choosing the right audio |
| states of consciousness along with hearing using the | | | | for the ears. Other benefits are that it improves the |
| phenomenon known as "frequency following | | | | level of intelligence, clarity, relaxation, and thereby aids |
| response." | | | | good sleep. |