Health & Wellbeing By Karen Bate newsdesk@blackmorevale.net
Almost 51 per cent of all adults across the globe struggle to get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, but a young man from Sturminster Newton has found the secret to a good night’s sleep and is helping hundreds of people get one too. James, 20, launched Aurora Comfort, a fledgling business selling luxurious, high-end weighted blankets, in lockdown last year, after battling insomnia since he was a child. “It’s like having a hug,” said James. “Research has found a weighted blanket mimics the effects a deep therapy massage has on the body and have a calming effect, which can help anyone sleep better. “My Aurora weighted blanket helps people with physical ailments, like arthritis or fibromyalgia as they dull the pain, people whose brains are active at night despite being exhausted, people on the autistic spectrum, those that struggle with disrupted sleep or have sensory issues and anyone who wants to feel a sense of calm after a long day. “The blanket applies even pressure over your body, which gives the feeling that you are being gently hugged. The sensation you receive is an instant feeling of calm which reduces anxiety. You will then feel more relaxed and able to have a better quality sleep.” Scientific research has found the technology of a weighted blankets lowers cortisol levels, making it easy to relax and reducing tossing and turning throughout the night. 52
COMFORT ZONE: Aurora Blankets mimic the effect of a deep therapy massage, says James Pictures: Mollie Grace Photography
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James, who has high-functioning autism and was prescribed liquid melatonin to help him sleep until he became immune, has spent months developing his website and researching the best blankets on the global market to sell at affordable prices. Given his own experience of poor sleep, James is
passionate about sharing this simple solution to quality sleep. James sells the highest quality, longest lasting blankets, which have flown off his virtual shelves since launching Aurora Comfort in October 2020. His mum Leah said: “I am so proud of James. He has created a wonderful business selling something he feels passionate about. The weighted blanket he first had worked for him so he wanted to help others, and what is wonderful is that he is able to price his top-end stock at affordable process, because
he isn’t looking to make vast profits, just enough to be independent. “The blankets suit most people, even those without sensory issues. I have had superb feedback from people with anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, fibromyalgia and restless legs that it really helps to ‘calm’ the body.” James stocks a number of size blankets in different weights to find the perfect match for you. To find out more go to: auroracomfort.co.uk or email support@ auroracomfort.co.uk.
