Yes! Weighted blankets offer a soothing, calming, deep pressure therapy that provides a variety of benefits, such as helping customers relax and concentrate during the day, as well as sleep better at night.
Weighted blankets use DPTS to raise serotonin levels in the brain, helping to
promote a sense of well-being, calm & relaxation. As our society grows increasingly inundated with environmental stimuli, many are finding it harder to unwind and relax. The number of Americans suffering from stress, anxiety & insomnia is staggering - over 40,000,000 and unfortunately that number isn't slowing. A weighted blanket provides non-toxic, effective relief for those seeking a natural solution to every day stress and anxiety.
The benefits of a weighted blanket can be traced back to the Mother's womb. Before entering the world, an infant is held tight inside the womb where they are shielded from sensory perceptions.
As children grow, most learn to adapt to new environmental stimuli, such as light, sounds and movements. Some babies do not adapt well to their new environment and suffer from sensory processing disorders.
Sensory Processing Disorder is a term used to describe the inability to efficiently and correctly process sensory information coming to the brain from the environment. Touch, taste, smell, sight and sound are most frequently referred to as the senses, however the body also senses movement, force of gravity and body position through the muscles and joints.
Children, teens and adults with Autism do not regulate sensory input well, which is referred to as Proprioception. Children with Sensory Processing Disorder often benefit from a weighted blanket to help their body organize and process sensory input so that they are less restless and fidgety and allow most individuals to sleep better during the night.
Adults and children frequently use weighted blankets to relax at home or in
the office or supplement various therapies and treatments.
Weighted blankets are also popular in the education and healthcare industries among occupational therapists, pediatric therapists, schools, hospitals, sleep disorder clinics, sleep research facilities, dentists, chiropractors, psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, sports rehabilitation centers, hospice cancer centers, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, special education centers, crime victim centers, accident victim recovery centers and soldier family care clinics. Corporate customers receive volume purchase discounts, which are available by calling (512) 514-5529 or contact us here.
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a weighted blanket, but they’re well known to help children and adults with anxiety, sensory processing disorder, insomnia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, and other similar conditions. Many therapists have used weighted blankets in their therapy for years before it became popular mainstream. If you struggle with any kind of condition that could benefit from deep pressure touch stimulation, your doctor or therapist may very well recommend a weighted blanket. Despite its use in therapy for various conditions, it is not a medical device, but rather a tool or comfort to use as you see fit.