HOW WEIGHTED BLANKETS WORK-

THE SCIENCE BEHIND LEVIA

Fall asleep relaxed and wake up refreshed after a good night's sleep - weighted blankets make it possible: placing a weighted blanket on your body applies gentle pressure, promotes deep relaxation and can therefore noticeably improve the quality of your sleep.

And although this sounds almost a little too good to be true, the beneficial effects of a weighted blanket can be explained in an absolutely rational and comprehensible way - based on scientific findings as well as many years of practical experience.

Discover the secret of restful sleep and learn more about the science behind LEVIA weighted blankets below!

NAVIGATION:

The successful use of therapy blankets in medicine
Simple & Smart: The effect of weighted blankets
Weighted blankets in scientific research
Areas of application of therapy blankets

THE SUCCESSFUL USE OF THERAPY BLANKETS IN MEDICINE

Weighted blankets (also called heavy blankets or sensory blankets) are actually nothing new, but have been used successfully in the medical-therapeutic context for many years.

They have become firmly established as so-called therapy blankets, especially in hospitals, where they are used for supportive treatment of a wide variety of physical and psychological complaints - both in adults and children.

Classic areas of application for weighted blankets are, for example:

Sleep disorders (difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep)
Stress
Depression & Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
Restless Leg Syndrome
and more...

SIMPLE & SMART: THE EFFECT OF WEIGHTED BLANKETS

According to scientific findings, the effect of weighted blankets is based on a simple but effective principle - the so-called "Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation" (DPTS for short).

What is meant by this is nothing other than a gentle and even deep pressure of weight on the body that leaves a long-lasting feel-good effect. Just as you know it from a loving, intimate hug.

According to studies, there is a direct link between DPTS and our hormonal system - more specifically the hormones melatonin, serotonin and cortisol - which ultimately also influences the quality of our sleep.

What happens in our body through DPTS?

This development can be actively counteracted with DPTS: Because the deep pressure activates our autonomic nervous system, which causes a direct release of serotonin, the so-called "happiness hormone". It triggers an immediate wave of well-being in us and we feel relaxed, safe, secure and a bit "like walking on clouds".

In addition, serotonin is an important, indispensable component for the formation of melatonin, the sleep hormone that makes us feel pleasantly tired. Only with sufficient serotonin is our body able to produce sufficient melatonin as the basis for relaxed sleep.

The LEVIA weighted blanket takes advantage of this effect by using Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation (DPTS) to specifically stimulate the production of serotonin and melatonin, which are responsible for a restful sleep. At the same time, serotonin release keeps cortisol levels in check. Stress, anxiety and inner restlessness fall away, allowing for a deep and relaxed sleep.

HOW THE BODY'S HORMONES REACT TO THE WEIGHTED BLANKET

"SLEEPING HORMONE"

MELATONIN

"HAPPY HORMON"

SEROTONIN

"STRESS HORMON"

CORTISOL

Holistic Deep Relaxation & Hormone Balance through DPTS

"The DPTS technology of weight blankets provides a holistic deep relaxation of body and mind:

Muscles, tendons and joints can release any remaining tension from the day's events, regenerate optimally and a hormonal balance is maintained. At the same time, the cuddly quality of a heavy blanket prevents restless sleep caused by frequent turning and you feel comfortably hugged all night long.

So you wake up refreshed in the morning and can start the day full of energy!

WEIGHTED BLANKETS

IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Studies are an essential basis for scientifically explaining the effectiveness of therapy blankets. In the meantime, international research teams from the fields of medicine and science have been dealing with questions about weighted blankets and are constantly gaining new, informative insights within the framework of extensively designed studies:

In September 2020, for example, the specialist journal "ScienceDaily" published the study of a Swedish research team that examined the effects of therapeutic blankets on sleep and psychiatric disorders over a period of one year. A total of 120 participants (68% women and 32% men) had been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as major depression or anxiety disorder in addition to clinical insomnia.

120

PARTICIPANTS

had the study on the effect of weight & therapy blankets in Sweden

92%

of participants reported positive effects after 12 months

78%

Report a significant improvement in existing limitations

Already after the first four weeks of use, the use of the therapy blanket showed less insomnia compared to the control group without a heavy blanket. After 12 months of study, the weighted blankets were effective for 92% of the participants, and 78% showed a significant improvement in their existing limitations. Even after this study period, the majority of the participants voluntarily preferred a weighted blanket for sleeping.

All information about the Swedish study in detail: Weighted blankets can decrease insomnia severity(available in 🇬🇧English)

AREAS OF APPLICATION OF

THERAPY BLANKETS

Whether for the supportive treatment of sleep problems, for physical and mental complaints or for pure prevention - the areas of application of therapy blankets are absolutely diverse and individual. Weighted blankets are also being used with great success by more and more people for improved regeneration in professional and amateur sports, as well as for increasing personal well-being: