Why sleep under a blanket in the heat Bashny.Net

Despite the season, every night we fall asleep in bed, wrapped in a soft warm blanket. Even if it is very hot, we have some inexplicable need to hide at least with a sheet, otherwise we will not fall asleep. So why, when all the windows are wide open to lower the temperature in the room, do we still take a blanket? Today's edition. "Site" It will tell you how sleep under a blanket affects a person and why we can not do without shelter.



There are several reasons why we have an urgent need to wrap ourselves in a blanket. If it seems strange to you that some people sleep under a winter blanket even in summer, there is an explanation. Whether it's a blanket, a thin sheet or a blanket, we're bound to wrap ourselves in it. As it turned out, psychological causes in this action are more than physiological.



The blanket regulates the body temperature Man is a warm-blooded creature. This means that thermoregulation keeps us warm. In the deep sleep phase, our control disappears, so in order not to freeze, we cover ourselves with a blanket. Too cold in the room or too hot, a blanket will help maintain the desired body temperature.



Comfortable temperature is the key to strong healthy sleep. If the room is too hot or cool, the body will work in an enhanced mode to keep itself warm, and we will not be able to relax, and as a result, do not sleep.



If you can not sleep, experts advise to take a warm shower and wear soft socks at night, this will also help to relax and keep your feet warm if they are constantly cold.



Since childhood, our parents covered us with a blanket before going to bed. Taking cover while going to bed is one of the daily habits that signals it’s time to sleep. Even if you think you can’t sleep, just wrap yourself in a blanket.



One of the chemical elements that help us feel good is serotonin. He is responsible for making a person feel calm and happy. In a state of stress, insomnia often suffers. Covered with a blanket, we calm down and fall asleep.



This is because the blanket exerts gentle pressure on the body, as if hugging us, and serotonin is released in the body. At the same time, experts note that too heavy a blanket can cause irritation and interfere with healthy sleep.



The most common fear of childhood is the fear of the dark. Then we hid under a blanket from invisible monsters and felt safe. The blanket became a shelter that helped us fall asleep.



Of great importance is the fabric made of bed linen. Natural breathable fabrics such as linen, bamboo, cotton, silk are best suited for a comfortable sleep even in hot weather. And what helps you to sleep soundly and feel awake every morning?