Participating Wounded Warriors Detachments

Tampa, Florida
San Antonio, Texas - BAMC
Minneapolis, Minnesota - TBI
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Our Need for Sleep is Indisputable
Sleep provides an opportunity for the body to repair
and rejuvenate itself.
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Sleep is correlated to changes in the structure andorganization of the brain.
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During deep sleep, the production of growth hormone is at its
peak. Growth hormone speeds the absorption of nutrients andamino acids into your cells and aids the healing of tissues...
(1)

Many of the major restorative functions in the body like muscle
growth, tissue repair, protein synthesis and growth hormone
release occur mostly, or in some cases, only during sleep.
(2)1) Sleeps Healing Properties - CNN Health - Willam Collinge, M.P.H., Ph. D - August 1999
2) Why do we sleep anyway? - Harvard Medical School - reviewed December 18, 2007
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Current Approach to Sleep Issues
The prescribing of sleeping pills which come with the risk ofaddiction and a myriad of negative short and long term
physiological and psychological side effects.
Including:depression, anxiety, aggression, agitation, confusion, unusual
thoughts, hallucinations, liver toxicity, memory problems,changes in personality, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat,feeling short of breath, trouble breathing or swallowing, risktaking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger,
thoughts of hurting one’s self or suicide...
(3)(3) http://www.rxlist.com/ambien-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm
Thursday, April 25, 2013

A Better Solution: The Sound Pillow Sleep System
100% Natural sleeping aid includes:The Sound Pillow: Comfortable hypoallergenic pillow
with stereo speakers buried deep within a plush pillow.
Speakers are shaped to be camouflaged/hidden from theuser and do not disrupt their sleep.
Also Included: An easy-to-use MP3 Player pre-loadedwith deeply relaxing nature sounds and “music.” The“music” is designed to relax the body and quiet themind to both promote and sustain sleep.
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Review’s Back Story
Based in San Antonio, Texas aka Military City USA, I amalways crossing paths with folks serving in the military.
And as a firm believer in the healing power of sleep, it justmade sense to drop off a few Sound Pillow Sleep Systems
to the Wounded Warriors Detachment - BAMC.
The reactions to the sleep systems were very positive. And in
short time, there were many requests for more systems.
An additional 20 Sound Pillow Sleep Systems were delivered.
Feedback was requested, on a volunteer basis, with noexpectations of anyone responding.
19 individuals volunteered their feedback...
Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Reviewers
Reviewing individuals were injured Marines in theWounded Warriors Detachments under the command ofLt. COL David Barnes USMC.

Individuals received:
Sound Pillow
MP3 Player Pre-Loaded with 14 1/2 hours of Binaural Music,
Nature Sounds, Binaural Music layered with Nature Sounds.
Individuals slept with the system for 2-weeks thenvoluntarily provided feedback via questionnaires and personal comments
regarding the system’s components and quality of their sleep.
In some cases, the reviewer’s care giver also volunteered
feedback: i.e. regarding attitude changes.
Care Giver Responses were Double Blind.
Thursday, April 25, 2013

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Wounded Warriors: San Antonio, Texas

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Wounded Warriors Detachment: Tampa, Florida
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Wounded Warriors Detachment: Minneapolis, Minnesota - TBI

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I have been able to fall asleep, without taking sleep medication.
- San Antonio, Texas Reviewer with Cool Max pillow case

The Sound Pillow was Awesome. I have had no trouble
falling asleep with the pillow.
- San Antonio, Texas Reviewer

It is very relaxing and soothing. I slept the whole night
without waking up until morning.
- Tampa, Florida Reviewer

Slept really well and use it every night.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota Reviewer - TBI

It is a great pillow in helping me fall asleep and stay asleep.
- San Antonio, Texas Reviewer
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Why the Sound Pillow Sleep System Works
The Sound Pillow is a comfortable-soothing sound conditioner
creating an environment conducive for deep sleep.
Sleep system’s nature sounds and music evolve slowly with no loudpunctuations of sound or tempo changes. Doesn’t disturb sleeper.
Sound Pillow’s sound quality is extremely good. Thus thereproduction of nature sounds & music is pleasing and comforting.
The hypnotic music relaxes the body, slows cardiovascular and respiratory
systems and calms the mind. Allowing for a deep state of relaxation andthe promotion of slow wave sleep (sws).
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Conclusion
The Sound Pillow Sleep System is a viable sleeping
aid providing its users with restorative sleep;
without the negative and lingering effects ofpharmaceutical based sleeping pills.
In some cases, Sleep System’s reviewers were able eliminate
their sleep medications, all together.
Care Giver responses indicate some users showed improved
attitudes, had more meaningful communications and weremore pleasant to be around...likely an outcome ofexperiencing a healthy night’s sleep.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Final Thoughts
95% of reviewers had a positive experience with theSound Pillow Sleep System.
74% of the reviewer’s said “Yes” they would
recommend the Sound Pillow Sleep System to others.
60% (3 of 5) of responding Care Givers state theSound Pillow Sleep System would benefit others intheir facility.
58% of reviewers rated their Quality of Sleep, whileusing the Sound Pillow Sleep System, as
Good or Excellent.
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Facilities Currently Using, Dispensing or Recommending
the Sound Pillow or Sound Pillow Sleep System
As of March 16, 2013

VA Hospitals/Audiology
VAMC – AR (Fayetteville)
VAMC – AZ (Tucson)
VAMC – CA (San Francisco)
VAMC – CO (Aurora)
VAMC – DC (Washington)
VAMC – IA (Des Moines)
VAMC – IL (Hines)
VAMC – IN (Indianapolis)
VAMC – LA (Harihan)
VAMC – ME (Augusta)
VAMC – ME (Togus)
VAMC – MS (Biloxi)
VAMC – NL (Durham)
VAMC – NY (Albany)
VAMC – NY (Rochester)
VAMC – OH (Cincinnati)
VAMC – OR (Portland)
VAMC – PA (Philadelphia)
VAMC – WI (Madison)
VAMC - TX (Dallas)
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Military
Yokota Air Force Base (Audiology) - JapanAir Force Occupational Measurement Squad
Department of Veterans Affairs
Evans Army Community Hospital
Lackland Air Force Base
Navy MedComNaval Medical Center – Portsmouth
Regional Medical Center LandstuhlUS Naval Hospital
Wilford Hall - Audiology - Air Force
Wounded Warriors Regiment (Marines)

Thank You
The staff at Armbruster Enterprises, Inc. & Sound Pillow
thank all the men and women of the armed forces, pastand present, for their sacrifices, dedication and service tothe United States of America.
And thank you to their families, whose support often
goes unrecognized.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Contact Information
Sound Pillow(R)Contact: R. Scott Armbruster
Phone: 877-846-6488
Email: Scott@SoundPillow.com
Web: www.SoundPillow.com
Sound Pillow is a registered trademark of Armbruster Enterprises, Inc.
Patent Pending

Thursday, April 25, 2013