Do you struggle with anxiety, insomnia, or even stress? If so, you may want to consider purchasing a weighted blanket. Weighted blankets aren’t new, but they are gaining in popularity as more people seek healthier and more natural solutions to their sleep issues.

A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like – a heavy blanket that is typically filled with beads or other materials to make it heavier than a traditional blanket. Weighted blankets can range from as light as 5 pounds to as much as 30 pounds. They come in different sizes, weights, and colors.

The concept behind using a weighted blanket is simple: by pressing lightly on the body, they evoke a physical feeling of being hugged or swaddled. This can have a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing anxiety, stress, and restlessness. Additionally, being comforted increases levels of serotonin and melatonin — two key hormones linked to feelings of relaxation and improved sleep.

Weighted blankets have been used in some kind of form or another for many years – notably to reduce symptoms of autism, sensory processing disorders, and insomnia. Studies have even shown that intensive weighted blankets can reduce the movement of people suffering from anxiety and sleep disorders. p>