University Research Reveals Benefits of B-Warm

The B-Warm heated armchair cover has been developed by Homeglow Products for those who suffer from the cold – the frail and elderly discharged patients, those with mobility problems and or those suffering from rheumatism. Heat and slightly raised temperatures have been shown to improve wellbeing, linked to an increase in endorphins in response to heat. Endorphins are known to help relieve pain, reduce stress, and may cause a euphoric feeling.

A previous study established that using a B-warm heated seat cover can significantly decrease the cost of heating a home. However, numerous testimonials from users also indicate that the B-Warm also increased their sense of comfort and wellbeing.

A questionnaire was developed by HTC with input from Homeglow Products, Swansea University Academics and LLEISANT Delta Wellbeing. Delta Wellbeing used their current clientele list to contact older adults and the participants were provided with a B-Warm and completed a pre-use questionnaire. Half of the B-Warms used were provided by energy firm Cadent Gas.

After one month of using the product as they desired, Delta Wellbeing then performed the same questionnaire, with additional questions about ease of B-Warm use, their experience with the product and any effects on pain and wellbeing. The mean age of the 72 participants was 79.6 years.

  • increase in wellbeing of participants who used it for 1 month

  • 73.9% of participants declared a reduction in [e.g., arthritis/rheumatism] pain levels

  • 75% declared improved wellbeing

  • There was an average increase of blood β-endorphin levels in males following 30 minutes of use

  • improvement in state of relaxation

  • improvement in mental focus

  • 76.7% of the participants declared they would be willing to pay a contribution toward the B-Warm

  • 94.2% of the participants would recommend the product

“It has been a most useful project, underlining the benefits to users and to carers for the improvement in wellbeing and speed of recovery that would be helpful, also the potential reduction in hospitalisation periods with faster discharge benefits to the NHS.”

Martin Lewis, Owner, Homeglow Products

“It was an interesting project, and I know when our staff phoned the clients back after one month of using the product, they were genuinely feeling a lot better about themselves and their wellbeing!”

Paul Faulkner, Head of Technologies, Delta Wellbeing

Here is a link to Swansea University’s conclusions

And the Full report can be found here

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