Chapter 2: WEIGHTED BLANKETS:

WHO, WHAT, WHEN,

WHERE, WHY?

What is a weighted blanket?Weighted blankets are exactly like

they sound-- regular blankets with

additional extra weight added to them

for therapeutic health benefits.

Fun Fact: Weighted blankets can come invarious sizes and shapes and

made from a variety of fabrics ofweight fillers.

FABRIC FILLING

Cotton

Flannel

Minky/Polyester

Plastic Pellets

Glass Beads

Rice/Barley

Who can benefit from a weighted blanket?Weighted blankets can benefit almost

everyone, but carries special benefits

for those affected by:

Sleep Disorders 53%

Anxiety Disorder 35%

ADHD 6%

SPD 3%

Autism 3%

What do

these all

have in

common?

Problem: Low serotonin/melatonin levels combinedwith hyperactive nervous systems

Solution: Using DTP (deep touch pressure),weighted blankets can increase serotonin/melatonin

to reduce stress and tension.

ENERGY  (via serotonin)

ANXIETY (reduces nervous system activity)

How do weighted blankets work?

Underlying science based on:

DEEP TOUCH PRESSURE (DTP)

Deep Touch Pressure defined-- gentle pressureevenly distributed on the body. Examples:

Hugs

Massages

Weighted

Blankets

Dr. Weil's 4-7-8 Sleep Hack,

"The Natural Tranquilizer"

Repeat as needed

CHAPTER 3: WHY NAMI?

Why NAMI?Thank you so much for supporting DREAMality. A

portion of every purchase supports NAMI, to ensure that

"every dream, no  matter how big or small, can become

reality."

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) is the

nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization

dedicated to building better lives for the millions of

Americans affected by mental illness. They provide

education programs, advocate for improved public policy

reforms, and maintain a 24/7 toll-free support line

(Text: NAMI to 741-741)

Bonus: 5 Best Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk

5) "They told me at the Blood Bank this might

happen."

4) "This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved

about in the time management course you sent me

to."

3) "Whew! Guess I left the top off the Whiteout.

Thank goodness you got here just in time."

2) "Is it just me or did you ever notice the sound

coming from out of these keyboards when you put

your ear down real close?"

And the #1 BEST thing to say if you get caught

sleeping at your desk...

1) Raise your head slowly and say, "... In Jesus'

name, Amen."

What sleepHACKS &

tricks workbest for you?E-MAIL US YOUR IDEAS

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YOU FOR READING:

"Gratitude... unlocks the fullness of life, turns what we have

into enough, and more."

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