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Weight blankets

Healthy sleep is known to be just as important as sport. But not everyone manages to completely put aside their worries and problems of everyday life through physical activity. The weight blanket can help here. It is also called a therapy blanket or gravity blanket, and is a good choice for dealing with various problems such as insomnia and stress. But what exactly is it and what are the advantages of a weighted blanket?

What is a weighted blanket and what can it help?

It is a heavy blanket that is more than a simple blanket. The sleep trend, which originated in America, is now also in fashion in Europe. Many people cannot simply calm down at night and therefore cannot sleep. Weighted blankets have proven themselves well for helping those with sleep disorders as they promote a good night's sleep. Even with stress, depression, panic attacks as well as anxiety and obsessive-compulsive states, they can provide a good therapeutic means of finding more relaxation and thus enabling you to sleep better. The blanket should also be helpful for those with mental illnesses such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), autism, Down syndrome and Asperger's syndrome. Of course, healthy people can also benefit from it.

How do weighted blankets work? How does the benefit arise?

The positive effect of the blanket, which has been confirmed by various studies, results from the high, evenly distributed weight. It is weighed down by small glass beads that are inside. The resulting strong but gentle deep pressure has a relaxing effect on the muscles, joints and tendons, so that the person concerned comes to rest both physically and mentally. The body releases relaxation and happiness hormones such as serotonin. This improves mood and reduces stress and anxiety. The blanket also stimulates the release of sleep-promoting hormones such as melatonin, which puts the body into sleep mode.

Buying a weighted blanket - what to look out for?

Contrary to what is often assumed, the weight of the blanket is not a burden, but rather improves sleep. Users don't have to worry about sweating under the therapy blanket. The exact weight of the gravity blanket, which results from the number of hypoallergenic glass microspheres, depends on the body weight and size of the sleeper. It is important to choose them correctly. The rule here is: 10 to 15 percent of body weight. With the right weight, the gentle pressure doesn't feel like a burden. Although it can be felt, it is perceived as pleasant. The constant turning back and forth while sleeping is also significantly reduced, so that the natural deep sleep phases are longer and constant waking is prevented.

Summary: therapy blanket

Many people suffer from difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. There are many reasons for this. The weighted blanket can provide a remedy due to the additional weight and its even distribution over the body, and also help those with mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety to find more peace and to sleep better. By releasing the happiness and sleep hormones, the body can relax much more easily. For this purpose, the heavy blanket consists of hypoallergenic micro glass spheres. It is offered in different weight classes. It is advisable to buy a weighted blanket that is about 10 to a maximum of 15 percent of your body weight.

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