What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Do you have this weird urge to move your legs? Then you may have a sleep disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).  Restless Leg Syndrome is a sleep movement disorder with a strong urge or involuntary movement of legs that often happens at rest or during sleep. Moving the legs or standing up, reliefs the symptoms. It's been around as early as the 1600s but it wasn’t until recently that people are becoming more aware about it and how debilitating it can be. The exact number of people it affected by it is unknown. More research needs to be done on ..read more

We all have an idea about what sleep is, but some of it's wrong. Below you'll find 7 myths about sleep.   Myth 1: You need 8 hours of sleep. Fact: You don't need 8 hours of sleep to function.  The reality is we need only about 7.5 hours of sleep and 20% of the population sleeps 6 hours or less per night. We can even get by on as little as 3 hours of sleep per night.  The sleep you get is enough. Anymore and you can feel lethargic (and shorten lifespan).    Myth 2: You think you didn't get any sleep. Fact: We get more sleep than we think. We tend to under ..read more

Pain keeps you from sleeping. And when you do finally get some sleep, your pain wakes you up in the middle of the night. Then you feel worse from being tired.  Well you're not alone. About 72% to 70% of people with pain have sleep problems. In some studies this number is as high as 88%. If you have chronic pain and sleep problems, you are more likely to have higher pain intensity, feel pain longer, have disabilities, and be less active.  It can affect your mental health, leading to depression, debilitating anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Peop ..read more

Yes you can use a weighted blanket to sleep at night. Weighted blankets are a powerful calming tool that can help you sleep better at night, helping your mind and body.  They can help you relax before bed so you can fall asleep faster. They help you wake up less, and feel refreshed in the morning. You'll move less and have a calmer night's sleep.  If pain keeps you up at night, a weighted blanket can help you relax and fall asleep. Studies have shown that people have a deeper more restful sleep after using a weighted blanket. So much so people with insomnia o ..read more

Sleep helps you restore your body and mind. It’s just as important as eating healthy and staying fit but few people think of it this way. When we don’t get enough sleep, our mood changes, it’s harder to focus, you look tired, and catch colds more often.  How much sleep we need is based on a person's age and needs. On average we need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms your body and mind show when you don’t get enough sleep. 1. Your mood changes ..read more

While there may be guidelines on weights to choose for weighted blankets, there are still gaps in research. So we reviewed what health professional are currently suggest and came up with safe guideline for using a weighted blanket on children. Below you'll find 16 things to consider before using a weighted blanket on your child: 1. Is it safe to use a blanket on a toddler? 2. Why use a weighted blanket on a child 3. Who should not use a weighted blanket 4. How to use a weighted blanket safely on children 5. Rejecting the weighted blanket 6. Can a child sleep with a weighted blanket a ..read more

How to find a weighted blanket that's right for you. Shopping for a weighted blanket can feel overwhelming. What weight do you get? What size do you get? Which filling is the right one?  So we put together a guide for the top 8 most common question asked when shopping for a weighted blanket: 1. Who is the weighted blanket for? 2. How heavy should the blanket be? 3. What size do you need? 4. What is the blanket made of? 5. How long should you use it for? 6. Are weighted blankets safe to use? 7. Are weighted blanket to hot? 8. How to find the best weighted blanket?    Who&nbs ..read more

1. Wrap yourself up Most people use a weighted blanket for sleep. But they are the perfect calming tool that can be used during the day when you're on the couch to unwind. Try wrapping yourself up like a burrito after a long day of work. For singles, wrapping yourself in a blanket can bring extra comfort and makes you feel snuggled.    2. Wrap your dog Wrap them up and give them a big hug when they're scared during fireworks to sooth them. It’ll help them calm down, fall asleep, stop shaking and whining. You can also throw it on your dog when  ..read more

Shawn Mendes just canceled his Wonder tour to put his mental health first. It's a decision he didn't take lightly and he consulted his team and health professional before making the call.  The Canadian singer wrote, “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family.” “I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away," he wrote. “It has become more clear t ..read more

Weighted blankets provide help people with their physical and mental health — all without the need for medication. People who have anxiety, insomnia, depression, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, panic attacks, and PTSD have noticed benefits after using a weighted blanket. A weighted blanket helps with the following symptoms—backed by science: Insomnia and sleep disorders Panic attacks Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Restless Leg Syndrome Depression Anxiety  Mental illness / Bipolar disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD ..read more