SAT.1 Breakfast Television: Therapy Blankets on 'Healthier with Karlinder'

Things got lively again on SAT.1 Breakfast Television, as health expert Charlotte Karlinder was a guest again and shared interesting facts with us early in the morning - from heartburn to colored Easter eggs from the supermarket to tips for sleep disorders. For the latter, she even brought her own therapy blanket to show it in the studio. What sleep tips does she have for us in store?

The bed blanket is the be-all and end-all besides the pillow.

Charlotte Karlinder often talks about sleep, knows all the tricks, and knows what matters. That's why for her not only the pillow but also the bed blanket is the key to a good sleep. For tense people or those who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, a therapy blanket is just the right thing. The weight of the blanket presses on the tissue and lowers the cortisol level. At the same time, serotonin and melatonin levels rise, which has been proven to help relax and fall asleep better. 

What can you do wrong with a bed blanket?

According to the medical journalist, one should pay attention to their own sensations. Someone who sweats a lot should rather use natural fibers like cotton, which can absorb moisture better. For people with allergies, synthetic fibers like polyester are actually advantageous because mites and their droppings cannot settle in this material. For those who get cold easily, she recommends down blankets, but one should pay special attention to sustainable production here.

What is biphasic sleep all about?

Karlinder shares a hot sleep tip at the end: biphasic sleep. This is the most original sleep, where you sleep for 3-4 hours at sunset, then stay awake for a while, and then sleep again for several hours. What often seems like a torment for parents is said to be healthy according to Karlinder. Learned something new!

You can watch the entire video of SAT.1 Breakfast Television with Charlotte Karlinder here.