Surprising Conditions Weighted Blanket Therapy Treats

Improves Insomnia

Bedtime is one of the most popular times for using weighted blankets. The blankets are especially useful for those who struggle to fall asleep and those who wake up numerous times throughout the night. Again, the gentle pressure that these blankets distribute throughout the body can help lull patients to sleep. Anecdotal evidence suggests that patients who use weighted blankets for sleeping wake up fewer times throughout the night than they would have without the blanket. When selecting a weighted blanket for sleeping purposes, it is very important to choose one of the appropriate weight. Generally, doctors advise that patients start with one that weighs approximately ten percent of the individual's body weight. If this feels too heavy or too light, patients can experiment with other blanket weights to determine what feels most comfortable. For patients wishing to use a lighter blanket that still improves insomnia, some companies sell weighted blankets that weigh as little as four pounds.

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