ANCSLEEP BLOG

Nothing is more tempting than a late night craving. They come on suddenly and they are insatiable. It's like where did this come from? Why do I suddenly want these foods that are sugary, fatty, and probably not the best choice before bed? 

We have all been there, and those late night cravings can be especially harmful if you have sleep troubles, diabetes, or any other health disease where late night sugar rushes can be dangerous. An indulgence every once in a while is okay, but when it's a constant habit, you may find yourself with indigestion, weight gain, and a harder task to control your blood sugars. Here are seven ways to kick those late night cravings. 

Having a baby is one of the most challenging things that happens in this world. There are so many life adjustments that happened for all parents involved and the entire family as a unit. If it is your first child or your fourth child, the challenges are still present. One challenge that has been linked to sleep, but often is not talked about as having a relationship to sleep, is postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression is a mental state that many  women experience after giving birth. These symptoms can vary person-to-person, and pregnancy to pregnancy within the same person. Keeping this in mind it's important to recognize postpartum depression to help women get the help that they need. Here's some more information on postpartum depression and how it relates to sleep. 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have either been forced out of their jobs or left on their own accord. Either way, being without a job has been detrimental to sleep for both US and European workers. 

The idea that individuals without jobs have increased sleep trouble can seem paradoxical considering they seem to have more time to regulate sleep routines than those with full-time jobs. However, the stress that comes with job loss can lead to either too much or too little sleep. Continue reading to find out how unemployment can impact sleep and what you can do if you are unemployed. 

Women late in their pregnancy often have many discomforts and ailments. One of the ways that late-term pregnancy can negatively impact women’s health is by interrupting their sleep. Pregnancy can make sleeping very difficult, which is unfortunate, considering how important sleep is for pregnant women. Bladder issues, back pain, and just general discomfort can negatively impact sleep, especially for those later in their pregnancy.

It's also common for women to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and as if they are not getting enough blood to their brain when they are lying down. This is known as supine hypotensive syndrome, or inferior vena cava syndrome. We will discuss what this syndrome is and what you can do if you feel as if you are affected.

Patients with cancer have many changes to their lives depending on the type of cancer, treatment or management, and overall disability that they may face. In addition to the emotional pull that cancer has on their lives, these patients may also have trouble sleeping.

Sleeping is very important for the body, as that is the time when healing, repairs, and strength building take place. Sleep can also help with emotional management and mood regulation throughout the processes of cancer treatment. Here are a few tips for managing your sleep if you are a patient with cancer. 

The days can get so busy that sometimes you feel like you've gone all day without really talking to your kids or connecting as a family. As kids get older and start participating in extracurricular activities, it can be even harder to find time to connect with them. However, finding time to talk to your kids throughout the day is important. If your kids had a stressful day, or they are anxious about the next day, then bedtime can be a great place to talk about those feelings so they can get a good night of sleep. 

It may also provide you with some solace to know that you were able to spend quality time with your children, and everyone can go to bed on a positive and connected note. Here are some ways to connect with your kids before bed. 

When you are looking to buy a home or rent a place to stay, an important factor should be how much the environment helps you with your sleep. When figuring out where to live, your sleep may be one of the last things that's considered, if it even is considered.

However, sleep is such a vital part of our lives that it should be one of the most considered things when deciding where to live. There are many environmental factors that can impact our sleep quality. Therefore, wherever we decide to live has a tremendous impact on our ability to sleep. Here are the top things that can impact your sleep and should be considered when looking for a place to live.

When you share a bed with someone, you’re not just sharing physical space—you’re also sharing emotional and mental space. Throughout the night, people’s emotional and mental states can show up in their sleep, whether that looks like trouble falling asleep, oversleeping, very light sleeping, nightmares, and more. 

When you both come to bed, you’re also bringing the stress, worries, excitement, and other feelings from your day. This mix of emotions and high stress can create an unwelcoming sleep environment. In this article, we’ll talk about how you can connect with your partner before bed so you can both unwind together and set yourselves up for a great night of sleep.

A popular method for losing weight is called intermittent fasting. This is known as time-restricted eating and has proved to be a very effective method for weight loss. It involves limiting your eating to certain hours so that your body goes into a state of fasting. Intermittent fasting is fantastic for blood sugar control and burning fat.

Did you also know that intermittent fasting has benefits for sleeping? If you are thinking about intermittent fasting or have done it before, it's important to understand or have a better idea of all its benefits. Continue reading to find out how intermittent fasting can positively impact your sleep health.

One of the main reasons that you may have difficulty getting a good night's rest is that you are not sleeping according to your chronotype. Your chronotype is your body's natural schedule for sleep and productivity. Many traditional schedules do not accommodate all chronotypes, making it very difficult to adhere to a sleeping schedule that best fits yours. However, once you figure out what yours is, then you can at least begin to create a sleep schedule that works best for you.

Trying to sleep outside of your chronotype can decrease sleep quality and quantity because your body is not ready to go to sleep or to wake up. Here's more information on how to find your chronotype and get great rest.