Want to get a better night’s sleep? Use a weighted blanket.
Weighted blankets are blankets that contain pellets, chains, or beads. According to scientists, the added weight creates a grounding effect that brings the body comfort and calm. People who used a 15-pound blanket improved their sleep as well as their mental health.
What are the main benefits of a weighted blanket?
- relieve pain
- lessen anxiety
- improve mood
Weighted blankets are a type of at-home therapy that can provide similar benefits to deep pressure therapy. Are you someone that sleeps with a weighted blanket? Has it helped you?