Nowadays, with the acceleration of social rhythm and the aggravation of competition, insomnia has become a very common phenomenon, which is usually manifested as difficulty in falling asleep, waking up in the middle or early.
The incidence of insomnia is very high, especially in the elderly, women and white-collar employees.
Now there is a product called "gravity blanket" on the market that claims to relieve stress, anxiety and save sleep. So is this product really useful? Take a look at the Economic Daily China Economic Net.
Gravity blankets were first used to help some children with autism and ADHD relax. Autism affects communication, while ADHD is a mental disorder that impairs impulse control and concentration. Using gravity blanket, you will get a feeling of hugging and touching, which can make people calm down.
Can adults without autism and ADHD benefit as well? Economic Daily China economic network found:
In 2015, a Swedish study found that gravity blanket can improve the sleep of insomniacs.
In another study, 63% of 32 participants reported that using gravity blankets reduced physical anxiety and reduced mental tension.
Therefore, if insomnia patients take prescription drugs to treat insomnia, they can consider using gravity blanket to try to improve their sleep status.
What's the best weight for a gravity blanket
An important step in buying a gravity blanket is to determine the right weight for you. Generally, you can choose 10% of your weight. If you weigh 35-45kg, you can choose a 4.5kg blanket. If you weigh 80-90kg, a 9kg blanket is appropriate, and so on.
What's in the gravity blanket
Most gravity blankets are filled with polyethylene particles or glass beads. Glass beads are usually the same or smaller volume as sand particles and are heavier than plastic particles. Because of their small size, they take up less space in the blanket, making the finished blanket thinner than the blanket made of plastic particles. Plastic particles are larger, which means blankets made of them are more bulky.
Some gravity blankets also use polyester fillers to increase warmth retention. If you want to be cooler and more breathable, you can choose a blanket without polyester.