Sweep is a very unique product. It was developed as a supplement to behavioral treatments for simple phobias. Therapists who specialized in the treatment of trauma and phobias often found Sweep more effective than various forms of bilateral stimulation therapies such as eye movement desensitization. To sustain the gains made during therapy, clients were given Sweep for home use. Clients reported additional favorable effects of Sweep including quieting the brain, clearing the mind of disturbing thoughts, enhancing mood state, and improving mental functioning.
The technology behind Sweep is that an arousing harmonic sound is swept from ear to ear at a specific rate with a delay at each edge of the excursion of the sound. The excursion rate of Sweep is of moderate cadence whereas the professional version (Prosweep) has multiple excursion rates.
Clears the mind
A major cause of distress is negative thoughts. We have all had the experience of getting an unpleasant thought in mind and not being able to keep that thought out of consciousness. A resentment that overwhelms our thinking, worry about an upcoming stressful confrontation, fear of an event, and worry about an unfamiliar body sensation are all examples of “cancer of the mind.” Cancer of the mind refers to distressing thoughts that capture our consciousness and then spread to overwhelm our thinking so that we think of little else. Sweep is profoundly effective for clearing cancer of the mind. Just find a restful location, close your eyes, let the distressing thoughts come while you listen to Sweep. You will find that you cannot keep the distressing thoughts in mind and when you are through listening to Sweep, you will feel a sense of relief.
Enhances mood states
Many negative mood states are associated with imbalances in the frontal regions of the brain. Take a quick break by listening to Sweep with eyes closed and you will likely notice that you feel a whole lot better.
Rapid relaxation
Although Sweep was not designed specifically as a relaxation product, clients regularly report that listening to Sweep with eyes closed was very relaxing. This is most likely the effect of the sweeping harmonics causing a mental focus which is, of course, a very powerful meditation technique. Many clients who regularly use one of the other Sound Health CDs to achieve states of deep relaxation find that a brief exposure to Sweep can quickly reduce stress.
Promotes mental efficiency
Mental efficiency is optimized when the frontal regions of the brain are balanced. Disparities in the amplitude of various brainwaves between the right and the left frontal regions can negatively affect memory, retrieval of information, focus, concentration, and general mental effectiveness. Listen to Sweep for a few minutes before an important meeting or before a period of study. You will note a sense of mental revitalization.
NOTE: SWEEP IS NOT INTENDED FOR THERAPEUTIC USE WITHOUT THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, AND ANXIETY ARE SERIOUS CONDITIONS AND SHOULD BE TREATED BY YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO MAY PRESCRIBE SWEEP AS AN ADJUNCT TO THERAPY.
