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seeing images of a flowing river accompanied by the sounds of gentle
guitars and piano music against a backdrop of trickling water, followed
by a massage to your upper and lower back each night before you
go to sleep.
A Japanese company has made this enticing sleep scenario a reality
with the creation of a sleep system that guarantees eight hours
of sleep a night.
Researchers hope this sleep system could help cut down the rising
number of sleep disorders in Japan. A survey revealed that 31 percent
of the people in Japan don't get a proper night's sleep
due to extended hours spent at the office and the time spent commuting
to and from the office everyday. In fact, 29 percent of the survey
participants attributed stress as the reason for lack of sleep.
Because of the growing sleep problem, a variety of products such
as special pillows and aromatherapy have hit the market to help
people sleep.
Creating Sweet Dreams
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The bed starts out in an upright position
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A large TV screen positioned at eye level shows calming images
of a river running through a forest
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As the lights in the room slowly begin to fade, the TV shuts
off and the music gradually gets softer
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Sounds of the river continue while the bed is lowered to a
sleeping position
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The mattress then comes to life and performs massaging movements
along the length of your spine
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Soon the lights shut off and the massage winds down as you
lapse into your first dream of the night
This sleep system doesn't come cheap; the cost is estimated
at $30,000.
Red
Nova June 13, 2004
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