This blanket improved my sleep 3x

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You're tossing and turning again.

Another sleepless night.

Counting sheep isn't cutting it.

What if the solution was as simple as a hug?

But not just any hug - a 15-pound one.

Enter weighted blankets and vests.

Sounds weird, right? Keep reading.

You're curious now. You want to know how a heavy blanket can lighten your mood.

Here's the deal:

When you wrap yourself in a weighted blanket that's about 10% of your body weight, magic happens. Well science happens, but it’s basically the same.

Your body starts producing serotonin and melatonin - the chemicals that make you feel good and sleep better.

At the same time, your stress hormone, cortisol, drops.

It's like getting a gentle hug all night long.

Don't believe me?

Studies show that 63% of people experienced reduced anxiety with a weighted blanket.

And 78% preferred it as their calming method.

But wait, there's more!

omg more!?

Ever heard of weighted vests?

Kids with ADHD and autism wear them to focus better in school.

Research showed that wearing a weighted vest can lead to a 25% increase in attention span and task completion.

And get this: 80% of kids showed improved on-task behavior.

Why does this work?

It's called deep pressure stimulation.

Think of it like this: when you're stressed, a hug can make you feel better.

Weighted blankets and vests mimic that feeling.

They ground you. They calm you.

It’s the same science as swaddling a baby.

Temple Grandin, an autism advocate, invented the "hug machine" while visiting her cousin’s animal farm.

She noticed that cows became calmer when gently squeezed in a machine used for vaccinations.

They'd relax, stress melting away.

So she thought, "If it works for cows, maybe it'll work for me."

She built her own "hug machine" to apply gentle pressure to her body.

And guess what? It eased her anxiety.

Her idea sparked a movement. And then HBO thought: oh we can make MONEY from this.

We're just taking her idea and making it accessible.

So, what should you do?

• Get a weighted blanket that's about 10% of your body weight. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, a 15-pound blanket is ideal.

• Use it at night to help you sleep.

• Try a weighted vest if you need to focus during the day.

Simple steps. Big impact.

You might be thinking, "Can a blanket really make a difference?"

Yes, it can.

31% of people reported better sleep quality with a weighted blanket.

Less tossing and turning. More deep sleep.

Imagine waking up refreshed.

Imagine feeling calm during the day.

All from adding a bit of weight.

Adding weight to your blanket, reduces the weight on your shoulders.

So go ahead.

Give yourself the hug you didn't know you needed.

Try it tonight.

You'll thank me in the morning.

Weighted blankets and vests help:

• Reduce Anxiety

• Improve Sleep Quality

• Enhance Focus and Attention (weighted vests) - especially for ADHD or autism

• Calm Restlessness - added weight grounds you, less fidgeting

• Comfort and Security - feels like a gentle hug

• Boost Mood - increases serotonin, "feel-good" hormone

• Decrease Sensory Overload

• Enhance Proprioceptive Input - improves your body's sense of position in space

P.S. Here's a wild story:

Back in the Middle Ages, mental institutions used chains to restrain patients.

Then someone had an idea: swap the chains for straight jackets.

Why? They noticed the pressure from the jackets actually calmed people down. Because it’s basically just a snuggie with straps.

But here's the twist.

They thought using straight jackets was unethical.

So they ditched them and started isolating patients in solitary confinement instead.

They replaced something helpful with something harmful.

Crazy, right?

It just goes to show that deep pressure has been helping people for centuries.

Remember, sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective.

Don't overthink it.

Just grab that blanket and let it work its magic.

Stay calm. Stay focused. Stay hugged.

Stay Renewed,

Jacob & The Renewal team

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