If you’ve done any research about weighted blankets, you’ve probably seen a pretty decent amount of research regarding them and the associated deep pressure therapy’s benefits. However, you may have noticed something: much of the research regarding weighted blankets has been performed with children as the primary participants. Can weighted blankets be useful for adults? […]
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With an estimated 37.2 Million patients currently thought to have Asperger’s Syndrome worldwide, this developmental disease has been getting quite a bit of interest lately, though research into both the cause and the treatments for the disorder have remained spotty at best. That being said, those treatments that have been developed are often multidisciplinary and […]
Veterans, you’ve taken the watch so that the masses may sleep at night. So that the civilian population can continue with their lives without fear out threats both without and within. And upon returning to civilian life, you may well have some issues taking it easy. Whether that is due to the stress of service, […]
Autism can often make life difficult for both patients and caretakers alike. With the struggles of dealing with stimuli, communicative disorders, and often a lack of sleep, many people look for whatever they can to make the day to day grind easier for both themselves and their loved ones. One such tool could very well […]
So you’ve decided to look into purchasing a weighted blanket after hearing about their potential benefits? Or maybe you want a bit more information before making that decision? Great to hear! We at SleepForce have made this buying guide to help you figure out what you need to know before making your weighted blanket purchase. […]
Stress. No matter how you try to avoid it, no matter how you try to handle it, stress is a part of life that we can’t seem to get away from, no matter how much we want to minimize it. Sometimes this is the most true during circumstances we should feel most relaxed. If you’re […]
One of the toughest choices when getting a weighted blanket, especially a SleepForce blanket, is how heavy you want to make your blanket. The answer to this question is a mix of the following factors: What specific use is the blanket for? What is the calculation you need to make to determine weight? And lastly, […]
For those with Restless Leg Syndrome, fatigue and a poor nights sleep have become a way of life. Often, those suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome look for anything that may help them overcome some seriously annoying symptoms. Can a weighted blanket help out those that suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome? Let’s find out. First, […]
As with many behavioural and mood disorders, it is possible that weighted blankets like the SleepForce blanket can act as an aid when dealing with life while also handling mental illness. For depression in particular, those issues that come with the illness, particularly nearly constant fatigue, inability to focus and a lack of perceptions of […]
According to several epidemiological studies, the average person in an industrialized country has about a 30% risk of developing poor sleep patterns or outright insomnia within their lifetime. This number tends to grow exponentially if an individual has a stressful job, anxiety, or hardships either current or previous that can add stress to their daily […]
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