Somnia Luxury Full Size Bed 7kg Gravity Weighted Blanket - Navy
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Many medical professionals worldwide agree that deep pressure stimulation helps relax and soothe the human body Weighted blankets use this simulation of pressure to offer relief and therapeutic support This provides amazing support for people who suffer from anxiety panic attacks and even those who have autism What is a Weighted Blanket A weighted blanket is in essence a blanket with extra weight in it Weighted blankets provide deep touch pressure or DTP DTP is about gently applying pressure to the body to increase the release of serotonin a chemical in the body that promotes relaxation Benefits of a weighted Blanket Weighted therapy can help increase the levels of Serotonin and Melatonin overnight Researchers also found that deep pressure significantly decreases cortisol levels After applying deep pressure cortisol levels dropped by 31 Fights Insomnia Heavy blankets are mostly used for those with autism or sensory processing disorder but more and more often they are being used for those with sleeping disorders like insomnia or restless leg syndrome as well as people who simply would like to improvetheir sleep overall The soothing effect of a weighted blanket can create a morecomfortable environment for falling asleep by imitating the feeling of beingswaddled tightly in bed This close physical connection provides a sense ofwarmth and safety making it easier for the body to relax Reduces Anxiety A weighted blanket is a safe way to lower your stress level and help you reach a relaxed state The relaxed state results from serotoninproduction which is necessary to release melatonin the sleep hormone whichhelps determine when we go to sleep and wake up based on our circadian rhythm This means it ll be faster to fall asleep reduce anxiety go into a deeper sleep and move less throughout the night Triggers Release of Feel Good Hormones Deep pressure touch triggers the release ofneurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin which are the two majorfeel good hormones for your brain Both these beneficial compounds can combatstress depression and anxiety giving you an emotional pick me up after aquick snuggle session Mimics a Hug Both hugs and heavy blanketstrigger the release of oxytocin a hormone that slows down your heart rate reduces blood pressure and promotes feelings of relaxation Material 100 cotton with glass beadsSize options122 x 183 cm full size bed 7kgThe weight of the blanket you order should be 7 13 of your weightNote A weighted blanket wouldsmaller than the same size ordinary blanket becauseit is supposed to cover your body not the entire bed For the first few nights you may feel it is too heavy or too light weight Getting used to a weighted blanket takes about 2 7 days