{"id":229,"date":"2022-10-21T18:02:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T18:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wedgewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2022-12-14T18:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T18:04:58","slug":"can-weighted-blankets-help-with-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wedgewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/can-weighted-blankets-help-with-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Weighted Blankets Help with Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Weighted blankets busted into the mainstream by being featured on social media, TV, and more in 2017. They were featured as a solution for anxiety, ADHD, and stress, helping people rest under their comforting, hug-like pressure. However, research shows that they could even help more people, including those with sleep apnea<\/a>. Read on to find out how weighted blankets work and what benefits they offer to those with sleep conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Weighted Blankets Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Weighted blankets come in different weights depending on your body weight, the ideal ratio is that the weight in the blanket should be about 10% of your body weight. This is for safety reasons as well as to achieve the optimal night of sleep.  Many people describe weighted blankets as feeling like a gentle hug all over the body since they evenly disperse their weight. This creates a deep and calming sensation, which can also help you fall asleep faster and reawaken less frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Weighted Blankets Help Improve Your Quality of Rest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study<\/a> published in 2015 examined the effects that sleeping with a weighted blanket had on people, finding that 33 percent experienced reduced stress and 63 percent reported decreased anxiety. In addition to these positive effects, weighted blankets can stimulate hormone changes that can positively impact your sleep, especially if you experience restlessness as a result of sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n