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 WHAT IS SPEED SLEEP?
SPEED SLEEP IS:
The Equivalent of a Deep, Relaxed Sleep in Just 25 Minutes
Speed Sleep® is a drug-free way to achieve deep sleep quickly.
This product actually helps you re-train your mind to be a sound sleeper "on-demand".
By listening to the Speed Sleep® CD repeatedly you will quickly:
--Achieve deep sleep within minutes
--Minimize the effects of jet lag when traveling
--Awaken refreshed, even during the day, from a 25 minute Speed Sleep® nap
--Discover new sources of physical energy and mental sharpness
HOW DOES SPEED SLEEP SPEED UP SLEEP?
Going to sleep happens gradually, in stages, similar to going down an escalator.
When we sleep, the kind of electroencephalographic (EEG) waves the brain produces differs than when were awake.
The four types of brain waves include:
--rapid Beta waves (awake and alert),
--Alpha waves (drowsy but awake),
--Theta waves (drifting away) and
--Delta waves (deep sleep).
When we are awake the brain makes very small, fast and random Beta waves (12-32 cycles/second), or when your head hits the pillow and you begin to relax it makes Alpha waves (8-12 cycles/second).
Next is Stage One Sleep characterized by even slower Theta waves (6-8 cycles/second).
Within minutes you move to Stage Two sleep in which the brain puts out both faster and slower brain waves.
The final and deepest form of sleep is Delta sleep. Delta sleep is the kind of deep sleep that allows the body to recover.
Individuals deprived of Delta sleep often wake up with a feeling of lethargy.
Stage One, although called sleep provides very little to the body in terms of its restorative value.
SPEED SLEEP® is designed to focus the mind and body to accelerate the process of moving from being Awake & Alert (Beta) to the deepest, more restful Delta sleep.
By listening to the SPEED SLEEP® CD repeatedly for a rejuvenating nap (Track One) or at bedtime (Track Two), you can get to a deep sleep quickly and awake feeling fully rested and energized.
THE SLEEP PROBLEM
It is estimated that more than 100 million Americans have occasional sleep problems.
About a third of these have some form of chronic insomnia.
These sleep-deprived people include:
--students nodding off in class,
--chronic snooze-button-hitters,
--bleary-eyed new moms and
--jet-lagged business executives.
A.C. Nielsen (the folks that monitor TV ratings) found that between midnight and 3AM there is an average 20 million Americans awake watching television. Most are not awake by choice (as anyone who's watched 2AM infomercials can attest!)
SPEED SLEEP® will be a welcome relief to the 10 million insomniacs who are driven to call a physician about their sleep problem.
People spent hundreds of millions of dollars last year on tranquilizers and sleeping pills. Recent studies show that 50% of all adults have taken sedatives or tranquilizers at some time and a full 20% use them regularly.
But sleeping pills are only a temporary fix.
They are generally only recommended and prescribed for short-term use.
Sleep problems occur from the time we're babies through childhood to adulthood and old age. In fact, sleep problems, especially the ability to get deep, restful sleep actually increases as we age.
With the aging of the population, we are about to see an even greater demand for better sleep solutions like SPEED SLEEP®.
THE SPEED SLEEP CONNECTION TO CREATIVITY
SPEED SLEEP® is designed to allow the mind to access the incredible amount of knowledge and insight stored in the subconscious. The result is a greater access to the power of creativity to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.
Creativity happens in four distinct phases:
--Preparation
--Incubation
--Inspiration
--Verification.
P r e p a r a t i o n:
This is the process of gathering facts and information about your challenge and letting your mind explore divergent thoughts and questions. Often, the challenge can change or get clearer once you've allowed the mind to relax, open and explore possibilities.
I n c u b a t i o n:
This is the "let me sleep on it" phenomenon which links seemingly unrelated pieces of experience, information and concepts into a new discovery.
SPEED SLEEP® triggers the incubation process by guiding the mind to find tools useful for creativity.
"Dream incubation" is a natural process and often operates as we fall asleep with a problem in mind. In dreams, we can fly, breathe underwater, be the hero of our own adventure and perform feats free from embarrassment, peer pressure, or even physical handicaps. The boundaries of imagination are the only limits. Dreams provide an ideal means for mentally honing skills, for bringing about profound feelings and states of being, and for building confidence.
I n s p i r a t i o n:
This is the "Eureka" or "Aha" feeling in the creative process. It's when that bright idea appears and you feel a total satisfaction that it makes sense. Some of the most creative people throughout history like Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison kept pens and paper by their beds as the "Eureka" moment often happens when we wake up from a deep sleep.
V e r i f i c a t i o n:
The fourth and final phase is really getting acceptance and validation of your idea from others. Whether it's getting your manuscript read, sharing a big proposal to your boss or displaying your decorating skills in your home, verification is putting the idea out in the world and getting reactions.
CAN SPEED SLEEP MAKE YOU SMART?
Well, we can't make that claim (yet), but there is a growing link between sleep and improved learning. Harvard Medical School psychiatry professor, Robert Stickgold concludes that
"...the fundamental purpose of sleep is to catch up on processing information received during waking hours. The parts of the brain that do this are not available when you are awake; they are busy with other tasks."
Stickgold asserts, "This is the reason to take a nap during the day. It helps clear out the brain's 'in-box' and integrates the information into memory. During most of history, humans took siestas for this purpose."
Think of the 25 minute Speed Sleep® nap as a "modern day siesta" perfect for today's busy lifestyle. Speed Sleep® is an ideal way to get the benefits of a nap (e.g. feeling more vital, clear-headed and recharged) without any of the negatives (e.g. sleeping too long or waking up groggy).
HOW WAS SPEED SLEEP INVENTED?
With a background in engineering and a focus on the field of creativity, the creator of SPEED SLEEP®, Frank Prince has spent the last twenty years studying human behaviors and the many realms of psychology. In becoming a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Frank became fascinated with hypnotherapy and the power of suggestion at a sub-conscious level.
Using NLP techniques and Ericksonian hypnosis coupled with his studies in the field of creativity and innovation, Frank created SPEED SLEEP® which is a combination of accelerated sleep and creativity.
Frank is also an accomplished keynote speaker, an executive coach to several Fortune 50 CEO's, and author of seven books including the best-seller, C and the Box: A Paradigm Parable.
Within organizations, Frank conducts Creative Problem Solving, Leadership Development and Strategic Planning workshops designed to provide powerful skills that lead to bottom line results.
A fun way that organizations utilize Frank is to bring him in to conduct a customized SPEED SLEEP® session.
Participants experience the feeling of "being hypnotized" and awakening refreshed and recharged.
SLEEP IN THE NEWS
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Lack of deep sleep could contribute to weight gain in men
As men age, they typically get less and less deep sleep -- a fact that could be connected to the weight gain that often accompanies middle-age, medical researchers said this week.
As men age, they typically get less and less deep sleep -- a fact that could be connected to the weight gain that often accompanies middle-age, medical researchers said this week.
The link between sleep and love handles, double chins and expanding paunches centers on a hormone normally produced during deep sleep, the scientists from the University of Chicago reported in the August 16 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
With less deep -- or slow-wave -- sleep, there is less bodily production of the growth hormone. That deficiency "is associated with increased fat tissue and abdominal obesity, reduced muscle mass and strength, and reduced exercise capacity," the article said. These results are particularly noted in the elderly.
"We actually know that if we increase deep sleep, we can increase growth hormone," said Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., a University of Chicago professor of medicine who led the study.
That might enable scientists to slow the signs of aging through some kind of sleeping pill or hormone injection.
"The appearance of a paunch belly could be delayed by a decade or two," said Van Cauter.
She and her colleagues in the universitys department of medicine analyzed data from a series of studies conducted at four sleep laboratories between 1985 and 1999. The scientists studied the records of 149 healthy men aged 16 to 83. All were of normal weight, had no sleep complaints and no history of endocrine, psychiatric or sleep disorders.
The researchers found that by the time men reach age 45, they have nearly lost the ability to fall into deep sleep. The study also found that after age 50, men's total sleep declined by about 27 minutes per decade of age.
Since the study was limited to healthy men, it was not clear whether the findings apply to women. Other sleep studies have shown that pre-menopausal women get more deep sleep than men do, but after menopause, there is little difference.
Van Cauter said any treatment to improve a man's sleep would need to begin at age 35 to 40.
The study found that deep sleep in men younger than 25 was about 20 percent of a nights sleep.
Between ages 25 and 35, the deep sleep drops to about 12 percent. After age 35, its 5 percent or less.
Growth hormone secretion declined by nearly 75 percent.
Deep sleep has several advantages besides increasing growth hormone.
"During deep sleep," Van Cauter said, "our blood pressure is lower and our heart rate is lower. So, in a way, deep sleep allows for a temporary relief of our cardiovascular system."
While Van Cauter is testing an experimental drug to see if it will increase deep sleep, some scientists wonder whether taking it would be worth the risk of medicating healthy people simply to delay natural aging.
Methods other than medicine can boost deep sleep -- for example, increasing body heat by taking a hot bath before bed. Exercising at least 20 minutes three or four times a week is also helpful.
The research was financially supported by the National Institute on Aging, by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and by the Mind-Body Network of the MacArthur Foundation, of Chicago.
CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen
SPEED SLEEP TESTIMONIALS
"Incredible!"
Paula Descant from Houston, TX
I have been to hypnotherapy and been stage hypnotized. This technique of Speed Sleep was incredible! It is the quickest way for me to solve a problem and feel refreshed."
"Best night's sleep in years."
Mary Louise Chlebina, MSW psychotherapist
"As a NYC resident living with the high noise and stress levels inherent of city dwelling, getting a good, restful night's sleep can be somewhat of a challenge. Speed Sleep has given me the best night's sleep in years. I reccomend it to all my friends and clients who suffer from insomnia."
"Refreshing, relaxing, empowering a great experience."
Kathy Hayes from Atlanta, GA
"AMAZING!"
Meredith Wu from Chicago, IL
"SPEED SLEEP has truly revolutionized my life. I have always believed that getting the proper amount of sleep is important for optimal function-I can feel myself dragging if I don't get a full night's sleep. But, realistically, I can rarely sleep 8 hours a night. So, I would find myself wanting a nap a few times a week. But, inevitably, I would sleep for hours and still get up feeling groggy and unrested.
I was definitely skeptical when I first tried SPEED SLEEP. I find a choir of trumpets would be inadequate in rousing me from my naps. But, it's truly amazing! Each time I use it, I fall asleep faster and each time I am delighted when I find myself awake and recharged at the end of the 25 minutes.
In the few weeks I've used SPEED SLEEP, I've not only saved hours of nap time but also become more productive in my increased waking hours. I would strongly recommend this CD. If you're busy with work or school, SPEED SLEEP is a great tool to revitalize quickly and increase your efficiency."
"IT'S A STRESS BUSTER TOO!"
Marci Segal from Toronto, Canada
"You know how important it is to get peaceful to access your creative imagination and sense of balance. Well, Frank has produced an amazing tool to use that helps you do that.
I used SPEED SLEEP before a high powered client sales meeting and I woke up feeling calm, rested and strong. Highly recommend the investment for your creativity, your sanity, and your health."
"ENERGIZES MY CREATIVE SPIRIT!"
Craig Bakken from Andover, MN
"I have used Frank Prince's former cassette version of this CD called "Power Nap." It is a wonderful way to relax into a deep meditative sleep. Using bodily tension and relaxation, combined with guided imagery, Frank does a masterful job of guiding you to a peaceful state wherein your creative spirit is invited to spring forth. I have used this tape for years and it helps me relax and energize my creative spirit. It has also worked well when I travel, allowing me the restful sleep I need when business calls. Frank has been a long standing Creative Education Foundation supporter, sharing his NLP and guided imagery skills with many students at their annual Creative Problem Solving Institute. He cares deeply for his students which shows in his work. Both of my children have used his tape during times of unrest."
"MY SECOND CUP ALTERNATIVE!"
Paul R. Rousseau from Belle River, Ontario, Canada
"When my energy gets low, I now have a choice: exercise, more coffee or Frank Prince's voice.
I've been to two of Frank's sessions at the Creative Problem Solving Institute and having his voice on CD brings me back to that total relaxed and creative state I achieved during those sessions.
The audio quality is great, and because it's a CD, the quality is consistent.
If you ever experienced those daily lows, when all you can think of is heading for a nap, take Frank along. You will get the benefit of a nap plus a lot more...including some great ideas and solutions to problems.
And, don't miss the second cut, a visualization that will get you into a deep, restful full night's sleep.
This has got to be the best [$$] I've ever spent.
Way to go Frank!! "
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