Some frequently asked questions about the Proteus light and sound device
- answered by Chris Payne, founder of Lifetools

Can I use my own music tapes while using a light and sound device?
Yes! Simply connect any tape player into the side of any of these light and sound devices using the free lead. As an example, if your tape/CD lasts 32 minutes, just select a 35 minute session and start your tape/CD player. The Proteus will enable you to enjoy your music to the full.

Do I have to use a tape/CD player? ?
No, the Proteus has built-in electronics to create rhythmic tones -- there are no tapes inside. You can mix these tones with music coming from your tape/CD player -- or switch these tones off because about 80% of the effect comes from the light patterns.

What can I expect to experience with the Proteus just on its own?
The main thing to say is that 99% of people who buy one find it relaxes them.

Here's my experience: I feel myself relaxing very quickly, faster than any meditation or relaxation technique I've tried before. At the end of 20 minutes or so my mind seems very quiet - similar to the deep quiet you suddenly notice in a kitchen during a powercut. It's only then that you notice the background hum of the fridge has stopped, but you hadn't really noticed the hum before, so you're doubly amazed!

Can two people use a Proteus at the same time?
Yes, two people can share the experience of a session: you'll need a second set of liteframes, a second pair of headphones and two splitters - one to split the sound and the other to split the lights. We sell extra liteframes and splitters on this site.

How does the Proteus help with learning?
Losanov's research in Bulgaria, as reported in books like Super Learning and Accelerated Learning, showed that deep relaxation dramatically improved anybody's ability to learn and recall information. The Proteus will help you achieve deep relaxation so you can concentrate your mind.

During extensive tests over a four-year period at Arizona State University, 85% of those who used ‘super learning’ sessions on a light and sound device reported improved test scores when the session was used immediately prior to taking the test. 50% reported significantly decreased test anxieties. Other reports include large increases in creativity and writing abilities.

What's the best way to use the Proteus when studying?
If you have your material, such as a language course, on tape or CD then you simply play it while using a ‘Learn’ session on the Proteus. If you are studying a book you should read for half an hour to 45 minutes then use the Proteus for 15 minutes.

Research also indicates that deep relaxation after a study session can improve recall as it helps information to be absorbed.

Another way is to study while listening to the rhythmic tones. Some people find that they focus more on the page they're reading, and are less distracted by mind chatter.

What other benefits are there?
Special ‘Energise’ sessions can help perk you up in the morning, the day after a late night, the evening before a late night, or any time you need extra energy.

Also, the Proteus may help you break negative emotional ‘conversations’ where you play out make-believe events in your head or re-run past injustices. It does this by diverting your attention, and enabling you to feel calmer and more centred.

What are ‘binaural beats’, as used in the Proteus?
A researcher called Robert Monroe looked for sound patterns to help induce the deepest relaxation states. He found that by giving each ear its own frequency sound to listen to, the two sound waves were interpreted by the brain to produce a ‘difference’ frequency. For example, if one ear heard 400Hz (cycles per second) and the other 404Hz a brainwave frequency of 4Hz was induced, which is the frequency corresponding to the ‘theta’ brainwave state - the state our brains are in during the first stages of sleep.

With this example, what you will gain is a period of relaxation equivalent to the regenerating benefits of sleep, without having to go to sleep and without the grogginess you get if you actually have a sleep during the day!

Will the Proteus work for me?
We offer a 60-day 100% no-risk money-back guarantee - so if you think you may benefit from one, just give it a try. there is nothing to lose, and you'll have a lot of fun trying it out!

< close this box >

The Greenfingers Mission

Greenfingers' mission is 'Inspiration for your Garden.' We aim to provide you with a range of content and shopping opportunities that will help you achieve inspiration in your garden, be it around a house in the country, a city garden, a window-box or a pot-plant in your bathroom.

With the accessibility and interactivity the Internet can offer we aim to help people find the ideas, information, advice and products they need, just when they need them with as much ease and convenience as possible.

We've not simply put a garden centre online. We are passionate about the range of content that we offer that provides information and advice before you purchase. And we offer a vast array of plain-English, purpose-built gardening information as well as many features to encourage the exchange of advice between gardeners.

We're also determined to look after our customers, whether you come to us to shop, for advice, for inspiration, or for information. We aim to make the Greenfingers experience as rewarding and enjoyable as we possibly can.

< close this box >