Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#88 - Weighted Blankets: Pushing Down On Me, Pressing Down On You
Weighted blankets have soared in popularity over the past decade and they often promise better sleep. What exactly dose the evidence say and for what practical purposes can these products be useful? In this episode, we will:
- Review the nervous system pathways for perceiving touch and pressure
- Describe how pressure has a calming effect on the body via parasympathetic system activation
- Explore the origins of more widespread weighted blanket use in the autism and sensory integration communities
- Weigh the available research concerning weighted blankets and sleep/insomnia
- Discuss theories on why weighted blankets might exert their effects
- Touch upon other conditions that weighted blankets might help treat
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
