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According to a recent survey, more of us than ever are struggling with problems sleeping, with a third of Brits admitting to feeling tired most or all of the time.
And with a constant lack of sleep being linked to a plethora of medical problems, including obesity and depression, not to mention just feeling downright groggy, it’s no surprise that shoppers are searching for ways to get better quality sleep.
Instead of reaching for over-the-counter sleep aids, insomniacs and restless sleepers have discovered the Mela Weighted Blanket, which they describe as a ‘game-changer’ for ‘revolutionising’ their sleep routine.
Stress less AND fall asleep faster: The Mela Weighted Blanket claims to ‘melt away anxiety and welcome in calm for deep, restorative sleep’
Mela Weighted Blanket, Single, 7kg
The Mela Weighted Blanket uses ‘deep touch presses’ to encourage relaxation, reduce stress hormone cortisol levels, and increase sleep-inducing serotonin and melatonin levels.
Already on sale for £71.40 (40 per cent off) for World Sleep Day, you’ll receive an additional 20 per cent off with our exclusive discount code SLEEPWEEK20.
The award-winning weighted blanket from Mela usually costs more than £100, but it’s already on sale for £71.40 (40 per cent off) for World Sleep Day, depending on what weight and size you select.
And when you enter our exclusive discount code SLEEPWEEK20 at checkout, you’ll receive an additional 20 per cent off the sale price. So the Mela Weighted Blanket will cost just £57.12 with both discounts applied.
Said to promote deeper sleep, the weighted blanket uses ‘deep touch presses’ to encourage relaxation, reducing stress hormone cortisol levels, and increasing sleep-inducing serotonin and melatonin levels.
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Made using anti-rustle glass quartz pellets, which move around silently and mould to your body shape, the gentle, firm pressure from the weighted blanket decreases the activity of your body’s sympathetic nervous system, which controls your ‘fight or flight’ stress response.
Available in bed sizes, single, double through to king with varying weights from 7-11kg, users attest to the Mela Weighted Blanket’s ability to help ease anxiety, encouraging them to stress less and fall asleep faster.
Already on sale for £71.40 (40 per cent off) for World Sleep Day, you’ll receive an additional 20 per cent off with our exclusive discount code SLEEPWEEK20
With one user going as far as to say they’ve ‘never slept so well in my life, it’s so comfortable’.
‘Revolutionised my sleep pattern,’ one five-star reviewer shared. ‘I have gone from blocks of 4 hours unsettled rest to solid blocks of sleep 6-8 hours.
‘I wear a Garmin watch, and although not completely accurate, the sleep monitor suggests I’m getting more deep sleep than before.’
The blanket has surged in popularity as more of us than ever are struggling with problems sleeping
‘Finally a good night’s sleep,’ a second user wrote. ‘After an unnerving first night (it’s quite heavy), I have since slept wonderfully! As someone with PTSD and jangly nerves who rarely sleeps through the night, this has been a game-changer, and I highly recommend it!’
A third agreed, writing: ‘Bought one, was so pleased bought a second and then a third. It’s a comfort feeling ‘warm and secure’; it sets the scene for bedtime.
‘Before using the blanket, my daughter struggled to have a continued night sleep – she’s slept through every night since using it.’
Source: Daily Mail
