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We tried Dodow, a device that promises to help you sleep, and for this it is worth it

2022-01-26T20:21:58.620Z


If you have trouble sleeping at night, this device promises to help you by controlling your breathing.


If you are like me and many others, you may have trouble falling asleep at night.

Dodow is looking to change that, one insomniac at a time, with her sleep aid that focuses on deep breathing.

The device is intended to help you relax and clear your mind as you prepare to fall asleep.

What you need to do is take the small disk-shaped device, and tapping on the top will activate a slowly pulsating blue light.

This soft light is projected on your ceiling to help you control your breathing.

As it expands, you breathe in, and as it contracts, you breathe out.

When you follow this slow breath, you allow your body to relax and help it enter a calmer neurophysiological state.

This helps your muscles relax, your heart rate slows, and your body conserves energy.

You can use an eight or 20 minute light cycle and there are three different levels of brightness.

The Dodow device costs $59 USD from getdodow.

simple design

The Dodow sleep aid has a simple and elegant design.

The white disk measures just under 3.5 inches in diameter and about three-quarters of an inch thick.

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There is a pattern of small perforations on the top that includes a touch control to start a light cycle, turn it off and change settings.

The top also features a small array of LEDs that emit blue light.

At the bottom of the device is a light blue disk that serves as a grip base.

The Dodow logo is etched into it, and below that are two images that show you how to activate the eight-minute or 20-minute light cycles.

Below that is a horizontal doorway that you can rotate to unlock the battery compartment.

The device is powered by three AAA batteries that you insert into this compartment, which is easy to unlock with a coin or screwdriver.

It's a nice, minimalist design with a nice color scheme.

sleep settings

Once you've inserted the batteries, you're ready to go.

It is difficult to exaggerate the simplicity of the operation of this device.

For an eight minute cycle, simply tap the top once.

For a 20-minute cycle, tap it twice.

From there, all you have to do is focus on the light and match your breath to it.

If you want to manually turn off the light before the cycle ends, you can hold your finger on the surface for three seconds.

It will also automatically turn off the light once either cycle is complete.

An included booklet provides detailed instructions.

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Although the light is not very bright, you can switch between three brightness settings with ease.

While the device is off, hold your finger on the top for three seconds.

Once the light turns on, release your finger and then touch the surface to switch between brightness levels.

When you're happy with the level, hold your finger on the surface for three seconds again to turn it off and save your settings.

I used the Dodow for over two months and have not had to replace the batteries.

And considering how little power it uses and how infrequently I run it, I don't anticipate it going dead for long.

Plus, since it's battery-powered (and so small), you can take it with you wherever you go and don't need a cord.

Technique and tips

Looking at a pulsing light and breathing to the rhythm might sound like a strange ritual, but I found it to be easier to get used to than I expected.

The light is a soft color so it is not harsh on the eyes.

And it's easy to get used to the breathing pattern dictated by the light.

It doesn't go too fast or too slow, just slow enough to relax you.

I found it very helpful not to worry too much, just do your best to follow the pattern.

You may want to use the 20-minute cycle when you're starting out.

After a while, it should be easier to sync up with the light and easier to fall asleep.

After only a few nights, I used the eight minute cycle and fell asleep before it finished.

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When I said earlier that I was having trouble falling asleep, I really meant it.

Not only am I a light sleeper, but I often have trouble falling asleep even with a consistent schedule.

Using the Dodow has made a noticeable improvement in my ability to fall asleep.

In the booklet, Dodow suggests concentrating on your body, as well as the light, and trying to breathe with your lower abdomen.

I found that this technique, combined with light, gave me full, deep breaths, as well as a way for my mind to focus and turn off distracting thoughts.

You can even try, as the handout suggests, reciting "inhale" and "exhale" as you breathe in and out.

It's about relaxing your body and calming your mind.

Dodow also advises against "trying" to fall asleep. If you focus specifically on trying to fall asleep, you can occupy yourself with that thought, sabotaging yourself. Instead, try to focus on techniques, and sleep should come naturally. Don't be discouraged if your first few attempts don't work very well. With practice, you should get better.

Deliberately slowing down your breathing can actually shift your body into a relaxed state.

Operating on circuits called the parasympathetic nervous system, this state slows the heart rate, relaxes the muscles, and stops the release of excitatory chemicals in the brain.

Breathing from the abdomen is also an efficient mode of breathing.

And finally, focusing on getting in sync with the light and your body can help you tune out other thoughts and environmental distractions.

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In conclusion

The Dodow sleep aid is a unique and useful device.

It helped me fall asleep faster and more consistently.

It is not difficult to learn to synchronize your breathing with the light, and once you get used to the process, you will feel the results.

Simply inhale when it expands and exhale when it contracts.

And it doesn't hurt to try belly breathing, as well as follow the other tips in the booklet.

Try one for $59 from the Dodow site.

If you love it, you can buy a package on the website that reduces the cost of individual units and share your secret to better sleep with family and friends.

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Source: cnnespanol

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