Can Weighted Blankets Help with Restless Leg Syndrome?

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Ever felt a cramping, achy, strange numbness in your leg especially after long hours of sitting in the same position? Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that creates similar unpleasant sensations in the legs, albeit at a much severe level. The symptoms are triggered by long periods of inactivity and are more pronounced …

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What Are Weighted Blankets Made of and What Makes Them Heavy?

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They’re called weighted blankets for a good reason – they’re much heavier than your regular blankets! If you follow this blog, you certainly would have read about the plethora of benefits of using weighted blankets for promoting better sleep and relaxation. Even if you’ve never owned one, you might have heard about someone who tried …

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How to Wash and Care for Your Weighted Blanket

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Buying a weighted blanket is an investment and as such, you will want it to last as long as possible. This means taking the time to care for it properly. The first thing to remember is that a weighted blanket is meant to cover the person, not the bed. So there is really no need …

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Can a Weighted Blanket Help with Sensory Processing Disorder?

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Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition in which the brain has trouble processing or acting on information that comes in through the natural senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). Extensive research on Deep Pressure Touch (DPT) therapy in humans has proven that sensory input from a weighted blanket can induce a ‘calming’ effect …

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Weighted Blankets & Vests for Autism: An In-Depth Look

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Autism or Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that inhibits an individual’s ability to interact with other people and respond to environmental stimuli. It is a developmental disorder affecting around 1 percent of the world’s population. The word “spectrum” signifies the wide range of symptoms that autistic people might experience, mainly in …

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