ANCSLEEP BLOG

Bedwetting is an occasional accident where one pees in the bed. This can be a common occurrence in children, but when it starts to happen in adulthood, it can be concerning. Most adults who are developmentally competent should not experience nocturnal enuresis, or peeing at night time.

It can be confusing, distressing, and embarrassing to experience this as an adult. It's also potentially the signal that something else more severe is going on underneath the surface. If you experience multiple episodes of waking up with the sheets wet, then it's important to speak with your urologist or primary care physician as soon as possible to determine the cause. Continue reading to learn more about what may be causing bedwetting in adults. 

Bedwetting is a developmental problem that many children have to deal with. It involves children wetting the bed at night because they were unable to use the bathroom. This is a potty trained child who had an accident in the bed. It can be uncomfortable and upsetting for the child, as well as frustrating for the parent. The older children get, the more uncomfortable it can become for the child. Continue reading to learn more about bedwetting and what you can do to mitigate it. 

Sleep is vital for childhood development and learning. It affects the child's health, mood, and ability to stay on track for their milestones. A lack of sleep can have long-term effects on the child's academic performance and emotional health.

However, as children grow, their need for sleep can decrease. There are recommendations based on the child's age, and many times they achieve these hours with naps implemented into their daily schedule. So, this may raise the question, when should kids stop napping?

The exact age varies, and depends on individual factors: maturity, preschool/daycare, and nighttime sleeping habits. At about age three, the majority of children will still take at least one nap per day. About sixty percent of four-year-olds take naps, but by age five, most children no longer need a nap. The older children get, the more that number continues to shrink, with almost no children napping by the age of seven. Continued napping may be a sign of an underlying issue, and will need to be discussed with your pediatrician. Continue reading to learn more about the recommendations for children and naps. 

Sleepless nights are no bueno, but some times they are just unavoidable. However, just because you got a bad night of sleep doesn't mean that the day gets to stop. You still have to keep going the next day, which can seem nearly impossible.

In fact, functioning on no sleep is similar to driving with a blood alcohol of 0.05%. This can put you at risk for accidents, impair your memory, and increase the likelihood of creating false memories.

If you have a poor night of sleep for some reason, then it's important that you find ways to function safely and at the most optimal level you can manage. Nothing can fully make up for a lack of sleep, however, there are some things that you can do to help you stay up after a sleepless night, enough to function at a baseline level to get through all the tasks that you need to achieve. Continue reading to learn more about how to function on zero sleep. 

Have you ever woken up and had a text on your phone that you swear you didn't send? This is called sleep texting, and most of the time it's harmless. However, there are other times when you might have sent something that you absolutely didn't mean to!

Sleep texting is often a situation where the text is prompted. This means that you received a message, and in your sleep, responded to it. It's almost automatic as your brain responds to an incoming notification while you're asleep in the same way that you would when you're awake.

Although you can absolutely send a message in your subconscious, more than likely, it's not going to be very intelligible. Sleep texting is most likely to affect those who sleep within close proximity to their phones. Continue reading to learn more about sleep texting and what you can do to avoid it if it's creating trouble in your life.  

Quality sleep is vital for your overall wellbeing. It can help you restore your energy, improve your memory, and heal the body. However, if you are busy, and constantly on the go, it can be difficult to incorporate good sleep into your life. Regardless of how crazy your schedule is, it's still important that you find ways to sleep. Below are some tips on how to make space and time for sleep in your busy life. Remember, sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.  

Have you ever felt like you've tried all the tricks in the book, but you still weren't able to get a good night's rest? Potentially you have trouble falling asleep, or you may even find your sleep constantly disrupted. When you don't get enough sleep, there are consequences from sleep deprivation that can truly ruin your life. Therefore, if you are not getting a good night's rest, then it's pivotal that you continue trying to identify the source of your sleep issues, and get creative with ways to overcome them. 

One thing you can try is a sleep method from a different part of the country. The United States is not the beginning and end of sleep solutions. There are various techniques from around the world that have been around much longer than the U.S. Below, we are going to discuss some interesting sleep tricks from around the world for you to try if you feel like you have just run out of options! As always, please consult a physician or nutritionist before consuming any new supplement or herb as it can interfere with one of your medications.  

Do you ever feel like you follow all the advice on this site, and the advice of the people around you, but you still can't get a good night's rest? It can be extremely frustrating, and even disheartening to do everything possible for a better night's rest, and still wake up exhausted.

Did you know there are different types of fatigue? Understanding exactly what is draining your battery can help you recharge correctly. Continue reading to learn more about setting boundaries, recharging, and finally getting a good night's rest. 

It's a well-known fact that what you eat can impact your sleep. Diet and sleep are related, in that eating better helps you sleep better. Therefore, if you are planning on making diet changes, you may be considering doing something drastic like cutting carbohydrates.

Before you start removing food groups, it's important to remember that your body need carbs in large amounts. Now, how you obtain these carbs is also important, and in what form they come. 

Learning when to eat carbs, and how many, all depend on your goals. People with diabetes, for example, may count carbs and spread them out throughout the day because they are making insulin adjustments. This can help them manage their blood sugar levels so they stay within normal range.

Regardless of the reason behind your dietary choices, understanding how carbs affect your sleep, and when to consume them is important. Continue reading to learn more about eating carbs before bed.   

It's not news that exercise has a positive relationship with your sleep. Exercise has been proven to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Cardio exercises have especially been shown to help you get a good night's rest.

However, those types of exercises are only part of the story. It is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans to incorporate two days of resistance training to your workout regiment. These extra days of lifting weights could actually have an even bigger impact on your health than just cardio. Continue reading to learn what this means for you and your sleep.