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The Magic Weighted Blanket

As the name indicates, a weighted blanket is a blanket that is a bit heavier in weight than the blanket you normally use. Glass beads or small plastic pellets are distributed across the blanket, in order to increase its weight. Weighted blankets are proven to calm you with Deep Pressure.

How Does It Work?

The deep pressure stimulates your brain to release neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters regulate mood, body temperature and appetite. Many studies have proved that reduced levels of serotonin in body lead to anxiety, fatigue or depression issues. Weighted blankets also stimulate the production of “love hormone” usually known as oxytocin. Oxytocin release provides a soothing and calming effect on the body and helps to keep the blood pressure of the body at normal. In this way, a serious problem like elevated blood pressure can be easily avoided by the use of a weighted blanket.

Benefits of Weighted Blankets:

Weighted blankets are available in the market for about two decades. They are extremely good in the patients suffering from insomnia (sleeplessness), anxiety, depression or muscle fatigue. They provide a calming effect by applying gentle pressure. In this way, you can overcome problems without using medicines and having a lot of side effects. Weighted blankets are also suggested by some physiotherapists. A few years back, weighted blankets were not common or easily available in the market.when they were proven to have a soothing impact on kids or adults suffering from insomnia or anxiety, their market value increased. Now there are several companies offering a variety of weighted blankets.

Weighted blankets come in various sizes and their standard weight should be 10% of your body weight. Companies offer different size charts to select the blanket according to your needs i.e. whether you need it for a kid or an adult. Colour or weight variations are also available. And most importantly they come in different fabrics like chenille, fleece or cotton, etc.

Do You Know About ADHD?

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a disease that any children or adult can have in their lifetime. Common among doctors, lawyers, etc. People suffering from ADHD find it hard to concentrate on one thing i.e. they feel distracted. This is very common among school going kids or working people. They forget things like homework, assignments, books, etc. In ADHD people feel trouble in sitting at one place throughout the day and get annoyed quickly. Weighted blankets are proven to relieve symptoms of ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not something serious. If one has ADHD he should just simply know how to take care of it. Sometimes ADHD can be genetic, and it is passed in families.

In this modern age of internet, people also make their own DIY weighted blankets. Many YouTube video tutorials are also available to make weighted blankets at home. You can fill it with rice at home but remember that it would make you blanket nonwashable.

All in all weighted blankets have been used since decades and are proven to keep you at peace by applying deep pressure. If you are suffering from any of the above problems, weighted blankets can be the cure for you.

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