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01/14/2026

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01/14/2026

Introducing
SleepTides™
Peptide Support for Deep, Restful Waves
SleepTides™ harnesses the power of bioactive plant peptides derived from brown rice to support comprehensive sleep quality and restoration. Developed using AI-driven peptidomics technology, this advanced formula promotes all phases of the sleep cycle—helping to regulate cortisol levels, ease the mind, and encourage the body’s natural rhythm of deep, restful “sleep waves.”

Biometric sleep-tracking data shows meaningful improvements, including increases in deep and REM sleep and more total sleep time.* Non-habit forming and well-tolerated, Sleep-Tides™ helps you ease naturally into restorative rest and wake feeling refreshed.
Key Clinical Benefits

Promotes deep, restorative sleep and balanced sleep architecture*
Supports healthy cortisol rhythms and nighttime relaxation*
Enhances REM and deep-sleep phases for optimal recovery*
Encourages a calm, balanced stress response for better rest*
Non-habit forming and clinically well-tolerated

01/14/2026

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01/14/2026

Understanding Brainwave States
A simple guide to how your brain shifts between focus, calm, creativity, and deep rest

⚡ Gamma Waves (30–100 Hz)
What they’re associated with:

Heightened awareness

Mental clarity

Focus and concentration

How they feel:

“Everything clicking”

Clear, alert, present

Why people use them:

To support focus, meditation, and cognitive performance

🌤️ Alpha Waves (8–12 Hz)
What they’re associated with:

Relaxed alertness

Stress reduction

Light meditation

How they feel:

Calm but awake

A gentle shift out of “fight or flight”

Why people use them:

To unwind, reduce tension, and improve mood

🌙 Theta Waves (4–7 Hz)
What they’re associated with:

Deep meditation

Creativity

Emotional processing

How they feel:

Dreamy

Intuitive

Drifting between wake and sleep

Why people use them:

For guided imagery, inner work, and emotional healing

😴 Delta Waves (0.5–3 Hz)
What they’re associated with:

Deep, restorative sleep

Physical healing

Immune repair

How they feel:

Heavy, deeply restful

The body’s “repair mode”

Why people use them:

To support sleep and recovery

🎧 Tips for Using Brainwave Audio Safely
Start with 5–10 minutes

Keep volume low to moderate

Avoid stimulating frequencies (like gamma) right before bed

Stop if you feel overstimulated or uncomfortable

⚡ Gamma (30–100 Hz, especially 40 Hz)
State: High-level integration, peak awareness, binding of sensory information

Common experiences: Sharp focus, heightened perception, “everything clicking,” deep presence

Research notes: 40 Hz stimulation is being studied for cognitive support and brain health

🌤️ Alpha (8–12 Hz)
State: Relaxed alertness, calm wakefulness

Common experiences: Light meditation, daydreaming, creativity, reduced stress

Use case: Great for patients who need to downshift from sympathetic overdrive without getting sleepy

🌙 Theta (4–7 Hz)
State: Deep meditation, intuition, hypnagogic imagery

Common experiences: Access to subconscious material, emotional processing, creativity

Use case: Often used in trauma release, EFT sessions, or guided imagery

😴 Delta (0.5–3 Hz)
State: Deep, dreamless sleep

Common experiences: Physical restoration, immune repair, cellular healing

Use case: Helpful for sleep‑focused audio tracks or patients with chronic fatigue

🧭 How They Relate Energetically
Gamma = integration and coherence

Alpha = calm clarity

Theta = inner access

Delta = restoration

Think of them as different “gears” of consciousness rather than better or worse states.

🎧 Safe Ways to Experiment With Gamma Audio
Here are gentle, practical guidelines — perfect for your own use or patient education.

1. Start with short sessions
5–10 minutes is enough to feel the effect

Some people feel overstimulated if they jump straight to 40+ minutes

2. Use clean, reputable sources
Look for tracks labeled 40 Hz isochronic tones or 40 Hz binaural beats

Avoid tracks that mix multiple frequencies unless you know the creator’s intention

3. Volume matters
Keep it low to moderate

Gamma is stimulating; too loud can feel jangly or anxious

4. Best times to use
Morning or early afternoon

Before focused work

Before meditation if you want heightened clarity

5. Avoid during:
Headaches or migraines

Times of emotional overwhelm

Right before bed (it’s too activating for most people)

6. Combine with practices you already use
Breathwork

Light stretching

Gentle chiropractic or cranial work

EFT tapping

Guided intention setting

Gamma pairs beautifully with anything that requires presence and integration.

01/14/2026

40 HZ fGamma Waves for Brain health
Listening to gamma‑frequency audio—especially around 40 Hz—has become popular because early research suggests it may influence brain function in interesting ways. The science is still developing, but several potential benefits are emerging from recent studies.

⚡ Potential Benefits of Gamma Frequencies (≈40 Hz)
🧠 Support for Brain Health
Multiple research groups, including MIT’s Picower Institute, have found that 40 Hz sensory stimulation (light, sound, or vibration) may help the brain clear harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Studies show reductions in amyloid and tau buildup.

Gamma stimulation has been linked to reduced neuron death and less synapse loss.

🧹 Enhanced Glymphatic “Cleaning”
Some experiments show that 40 Hz stimulation increases release of certain peptides (like VIP) that help the brain’s glymphatic system clear waste more efficiently.

🧩 Possible Cognitive Support
Early human trials (phase II) suggest that daily exposure to 40 Hz light and sound may slow brain atrophy and support certain cognitive functions in people with Alzheimer’s.

🔬 Broad Neurological Effects
Gamma stimulation appears to activate multiple types of brain cells—neurons, microglia, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and even blood vessel cells—suggesting a system‑wide effect on brain health.

🌟 What This Means for Everyday Use
For healthy individuals, people often report subjective benefits such as:

Increased focus

Heightened mental clarity

A sense of alert calmness

These effects are anecdotal, not yet proven in controlled studies.

⚠️ A Few Important Notes
Research is strongest for 40 Hz, not all “gamma” tracks online.

Benefits in Alzheimer’s studies come from precisely controlled stimulation, not casual listening.

It’s not a treatment or cure, and results vary widely.

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