How to Use a Weighted Blanket for Better Beauty Sleep

Could you benefit from better beauty sleep? Sleep is important for mental clarity, emotional well-being, health, metabolism, and skin regeneration. But stress can make it difficult to sleep well. Many of us are sleep deprived. How to fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly with the Sedona Weighted Blanket.

What are some WEIGHTED BLANKET Benefits?

Weighted blankets are a very popular sleep accessory.

If you are unsure if a weighted blanket is for you, the Sedona is a great one to try.

• The blanket does not feel too heavy or confining to the body.
• The 15-pound weighted blanket is optimal for someone under 150 pounds or anyone concerned that they would feel stifled under a heavy weighted blanket.
• It also a good choice because it is exceptionally cozy.
  
• The soft blanket cover fabric does not require a duvet or additional cover.
• It is machine washable. And it is a very well made blanket.

Sedona sews in their weighted glass pellets. This is an ingenious idea that keeps the weighted material in place. It does not make any noise when turning over or moving the blanket. The way the pellets are sewn in, you do not feel them directly. The blanket uses a seven layer system that is warm but not bulky.

Some weighted blankets use weighting material that eroded in the wash. The Sedona blanket glass pellets are durable and withstand washing and daily use. The glass pellets are non-toxic.

The Sedona Weighted Blanket comes with a LIFETIME warranty.

HOW DOES A WEIGHTED BLANKET WORK?

The blanket uses gravity to lightly apply very gentle pressure to the body. This naturally prompts the body to produce the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin and melatonin.

• Serotonin relieves insomnia and causes a calm state of relaxation. It also helps calm restless leg syndrome.
• Melatonin helps with natural sleep rhythms to make you sleepy without medications. It also decreases cortisol, the stress hormone that can make the mind “race” at night when trying to sleep.

WHO BENEFITS FROM A WEIGHTED BLANKET?

Any adult who could reduce stress naturally and could enjoy better sleep. No matter the source of the stress, a weighted blanket can help.

A study tested a weighted blanket on persons reporting stress and sleep disturbances.

“Data obtained on effectiveness reveal 33% demonstrated lowering in EDA when using the weighted blanket, 63% reported lower anxiety after use, and 78% preferred the weighted blanket as a calming modality.” [1]

Research shows weighted blankets have been helpful for those suffering with:

• Insomnia
• Stress
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• ADHD
• Autism
• PSTD

How Weighted Blankets Help Promote Better Sleep

Weighted blankets are very useful for people who have disrupted circadian rhythms and unusual sleep patterns and such as college students, new moms, and night shift workers.

They are also very useful to relax when stressed during waking hours. The blanket is perfect for relaxing on the couch reading or watching a movie. It is an easy, effective way to promote self-care.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The Sedona Weighted Blanket is luxurious, durable, well-made and cozy.

• It features dual-sided, velvety soft micro mink fleece fabric.
• It comes in gray or red, twin or queen size.
• The stitching and trim have no loose threads, even after washing.
• It features a squared cross stitch design.

It is not bulky or cumbersome yet keeps one warm and toasty.

MATERIALS

It uses non-toxic weighted glass pellets that are sewed into the blanket to keep the weights in place. There is no shifting or uneven weight. It doesn’t make noise while turning over or shifting.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE SEDONA WEIGHTED BLANKET

I don’t like the feel of heavy blankets on me, so I didn’t know if I would like the sensation of a weighted blanket. I was pleasantly surprised by how cozy the Sedona feels.

The blanket was not too heavy to sleep under. It is not bulky at all. I expected to feel claustrophobic but I wasn’t aware of the weight at all. The soft micromink is cozy and warm, not scratchy at all.

It feels snuggly and hug-like. It sort of sinks in around me while I am drifting to sleep which keeps me warm on these New England chilly evenings. I LOVE using it while reading in my favorite chair or when I want a stress free stay at home Netflix movie night. It is VERY relaxing.

I often work on my computer on papers or projects late into the evening until it is time to go to sleep. But it is often difficult to relax after working so late. I find using the blanket helps me switch gears and get into rest mode. It is even helpful to use the blanket for an hour or so before bed to start to wind down and relax.

CONCLUSION

A luxurious, well-made, durable, machine-washable weighted blanket that is cozy and not too heavy.

• The sewn-in glass pellets do not shift and do not feel stiff or uncomfortable.
• The seven layer design is warm but not bulky.
• It has a lifetime warranty for peace of mind.
• It is a relaxing, luxurious blanket that helps the body produce serotonin. This promotes calmness and relaxing sleep patterns.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Sedona in gray or red, twin or queen size wherever Sedona products are sold.

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REFERENCES

1. Brian Mullen BS, Tina Champagne MEd, OTR/L, Sundar Krishnamurty PhD, Debra Dickson APRN, BC & Robert X. Gao PhD (2008) Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 24:1, 65-89, DOI: 10.1300/J004v24n01_05

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ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of any of the products we talk about. In the case of the Sedona Weighted Blanket, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!