A weighted blanket is usually filled with weighted glass pellets which are evenly distributed and fixed to ensure that the blankets weight is equally spread. There are several benefits of sleeping with a weighted blanket and they are such as:
It helps reduce anxiety because of the weight it has it’s like giving someone a gentle hug. Weighted blankets can also be used in the car, coach or bed. It also helps reduce stress level because of its ability to give a deep touch thus stimulating therapy works.
It improves the quality of sleep because the weight provides a deep touch that stimulates serotonin that help one fall asleep faster. The serotonin also helps one feel calm especially if they had a bad day.
Weighted blanket also helps ease pain naturally without having to use drugs. It’s also believed to ease other disorders like, OCD and panic attacks.
