Therapy blankets help with stress

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What causes stress?

Stress is a common phenomenon nowadays, caused mainly by the demands of work and constant availability. Bad headlines, irritating phone notifications, and handling many things at once can lead to a burden that severely affects sleep. Restlessness and agitation are the effects of stress; one can no longer switch off, precisely when recovery is needed. Everyone knows stress, yet it is often underestimated. If no stress relief or reduction occurs, it can develop into chronic conditions such as tension, anxiety, and negative changes in eating behavior.

How can a weighted blanket help with stress?

To counteract stress and its consequences, there are some helpful methods. In addition to physical activities and healthy nutrition, a weighted blanket can also initiate the rest period and contribute to better recovery. Especially when there is often only little time to sleep, it is important that this time is used for cell regeneration. The impressions of the day still swirl around in the head and make falling asleep a challenge.

How can a weighted blanket help?

The use of a weighted blanket can help the body to calm down faster and enter rest mode. The weight of the blanket affects the muscles, tendons, and joints, so that the body is perceived more intensely and can be better controlled. Responsible for this are the happiness hormone serotonin and the sleep hormone melatonin, whose release is promoted and balanced when the weighted blanket is applied. In addition, the pressure of the blanket on the body lowers the cortisol level (cortisol as the so-called stress hormone). The muscles and nervous system relax, anxieties are reduced, and the body can overall recover more easily from accumulated stress and tension.

Summary:

• In addition to healthy nutrition and exercise, a weighted blanket provides important rest breaks and recovery.
• Weight promotes the shutting down and relaxing of the body and mind after stressful and restless days

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