| Electric blankets have been around for years, yet | | | | key component to better sleep. |
| only in recent years the advances in technology | | | | There are people who just can't stand being cold. |
| finally allowed these devices to become safer and | | | | Your bed and the sheets assume the ambient |
| more economically viable than conventional heaters. | | | | temperature which is always lower than your body's. |
| There are many benefits to using electric blankets | | | | Climbing into a cool bed is liked by some people, to |
| and heated mattress pads, including comfort, | | | | others it is 10-15 minutes of extreme discomfort |
| electricity savings and convenience. | | | | they have to go through every evening. Setting a |
| Using a heated blanket could significantly increase the | | | | heated mattress to warm the bed just before you |
| quality of sleep. A perfect sleep environment always | | | | snuggle in will solve this problem once and for all. |
| has the perfect temperature which varies with every | | | | Imagine always coming into a warm bed no matter |
| individual. Having to tweak the thermostat every | | | | what the outside temperature is. |
| night to create the right atmosphere is cumbersome, | | | | Dust mites and bacteria thrive in sleeping areas. The |
| and will not always bring the best results, especially | | | | moisture from night sweat and skin particles are |
| when sharing a bed with someone who doesn't have | | | | absorbed the mattress creating a perfect living |
| same temperature preferences. An electric blanket | | | | environment for all kinds of microorganisms, |
| could solve this problem. Many modern devices | | | | stimulating unhealthy conditions right next to your |
| feature adjustable temperature controls (some even | | | | bare skin. A heated mattress pad or a throw can |
| have multiple zones with individual settings), pre-warm | | | | reduce bed moisture by up to 50%, eliminating the |
| timers and automatic shut-off. Climbing into a bed | | | | need for antibacterial treatment, extending your |
| that is "just right" could seriously increase the quality | | | | mattress' useful life, making your sleeping place |
| and quantity of sleep, which will have tremendous | | | | healthier and drier. |
| results on overall well-being. | | | | There are many other benefits, including reducing |
| It is common knowledge that supplying heat to sore | | | | your heating bill that electric blankets and mattress |
| muscles relaxes the tissue and alleviates pain and | | | | pads posses. These appliances deserve a little more |
| discomfort, relieves aches and increases the blood | | | | credit, as their role in a good night's sleep is quite |
| flow to muscles and joints. An electric blanket or a | | | | important. |
| heated mattress pad can do all of the above with a | | | | Before purchasing an electric blanket, I suggest to |
| twist of a dial. Those who suffer from rheumatic | | | | read the reviews and see what other consumers are |
| diseases will especially appreciate the extra heat. | | | | saying. |
| Using an electric blanket to relieve muscle stress is a | | | | |