Eight life-changing benefits of a weighted blanket

There are several simple ways to improve your sleep quality from cutting out cups of coffee to avoiding any daytime naps but there are also bedroom additions to consider specifically weighted blanketsWhile a weighted blanket will certainly make you feel cosier in your bedroom it also has plenty of benefits that will not only contribute to a better nights sleep but can also help with several health problems Experts at Hush have outlined eight benefits of a weighted blanket including chronic pain relief and decreasing the frequency of seizuresRelieves anxiety symptomsAnxiety is a mental health disorder experienced by many with approximately 275 million people around the world suffering from this Some of the common symptoms include fast heart rate and quick breathing which can be relieved with a weighted blanket It puts the autonomic nervous system into rest mode and promotes feelings of relaxationPromotes deep sleepOver 35 per cent of Americans get under seven hours of shuteye at night with nearly half of the nation claiming that they feel tired in the daytime between three to seven days each week Weighted blankets can combat the struggles of insufficient sleep similarly to the way they help anxiety by calming the heart rate to ensure you fall into a deep sleep Plus they use deep pressure stimulation which increases levels of melatonin known as the sleep hormoneLowers your stress responseThere are many health problems that can occur from an overactive sympathetic nervous system which triggers our fight or flight response such as obesity and kidney disease The deep pressure stimulation in a weighted blanket works to calm nerves and lowers physiological stress levels preventing these harmful health issuesEases painChronic pain including headaches arthritis and back pain affects 1 in 5 Americans Research has shown that sleeping with a weighted blanket can reduce pain a recent study of 94 chronic pain patients discovered that the gentle pressure from a 15lb weighted blanket eased their symptomsHelps with Alzheimers and dementiaSome of the symptoms that people with Alzheimers and dementia may face are difficulty sleeping due to agitation Given that weighted blankets promote relaxation by calming nerves and reducing anxiety they can be used as a nondrug option for dementia and Alzheimers sufferers As well as this a previous case study reflected a decrease in nighttime wandering hallucinations and emotional disturbances for a patient with Alzheimers by using a weighted blanketReduce the incidence of seizuresEpilepsy is one of the most common conditions affecting the brain with 51 million people in the US having a history of the condition Relaxation techniques can work effectively alongside epilepsy medication to reduce the frequency of seizures One of these techniques is using a weighted blanket as it has deep touch pressure lowering stress Although its important to note that some forms of epilepsy make you more prone to seizures when you feel deeply relaxed therefore please consult with a doctorDecreases cortisol levelsCortisol the stress hormone has been linked to many health issues including heart disease weight gain and high blood sugar so its important to keep the levels low when you can which is possible with a weighted blanket Studies have found that deep pressure can lower our cortisol levels and increase serotonin productionBoosts your moodIn addition to the benefits of improving mental disorders and easing pain weighted blankets can act as a mood booster Due to the pressure of a weighted blanket the production of oxytocin increases which is a feelgood hormone and combined with the decrease in cortisol this works to improve your overall moodRead More Try the halfmoon yoga posture to channelise inner creativity and lightThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever