![]() The smell of rain is unique and has a calming effect too. This is why we tend to feel more sluggish and sleepier during rainy days. When it rains, this is reduced because of an increase in water vapor, lowering air pressure and oxygen content. ![]() Oxygen stimulates our brain, making us feel more alert and refreshed. In addition to an increase in negative ions, there is a decrease in oxygen. This will help you feel more comfortable as research has found that a large number of negative ions can have a hypnotic effect, which helps you fall asleep faster. Negative ions positively affect our bodies, specifically our nervous system, blood system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. This is because rain increases negative ion content which is caused by lightning, and the friction between air and rain. When you open the window to let in the rainy air, you enhance the sleep-inducing effect. Pink noise, on the other hand, doesn’t have higher frequencies. Instead, it is a consistent “whoosh” sound and is deeper than white noise. First, white noise is artificially constructed and contains a spectrum of frequencies. Rain is considered pink noise, which differs from white noise in a few ways. Alternatively, those who listened to nature sounds like rain showed external-focused attention, which is linked to relaxation. Individuals who listened to white noise like an AC machine or office chatter displayed inward-focused attention patterns, which are often linked to anxiety, PTSD, and depression. The study also compared nature sounds to white noise machines and found nature sounds to be more impactful. When we hear rain, our fight or flight instinct is reduced. They found that nature sounds, including rain and thunder, have a relaxing effect. In 2016 a study was conducted at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. ![]() It’s no surprise rain songs are on so many playlists and trending on streaming platforms like Spotify. They are scientifically proven to have a relaxing, sleep-inducing effect. ![]()
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