ANCSLEEP BLOG

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.

Nothing feels better than waking up on a Saturday morning to no alarm, at your own leisure. It's nice to just be able to go with the flow instead of being obligated to get somewhere at a certain time. However, sleeping in on the weekends may actually be detrimental to your sleep health. Continue reading to learn why keeping a consistent sleep schedule is best for your overall health. 

Naps are not just for soothing cranky kids or giving parents a break. In fact, they may be most important for learning in infancy and early childhood. Recent studies suggest that napping offers major benefits for infants and young children. In this article, we’re going to look at how babies and kids use sleep to learn, and how that might shape your children’s schedules until they eventually grow out of napping.

When trying to get good sleep, one of the best things that you can do is make sure that your environment is conducive to a good night's rest. Your environment should be cool, dark, and very quiet. In addition to those qualities, your room should be full of colors that encourage sleep, such as blues, greens, and other softer hues. However, you can also make sure that how your room smells helps you get good sleep as well. Essential oils can be very helpful when trying to create a sleeping environment conducive to deep rest. This article will review the best essential oils for sleep.

The pandemic has come with its fair share of troubles, and sleep has been no exception. People all over the world have been struggling to get a good sleep pattern due to a variety of reasons. Schedules are simply not the same, and with the blending of home and work environments, it can be difficult to relax enough in your sleeping environment to get solid rest. This has led to a rise in the use of melatonin. However, melatonin is not the cure-all supplement for sleep that it seems. Here we will discuss the rise of melatonin and its potential complications. 

Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by the body at night. It is controlled by the amount of light that is allowed into the eye. It helps the body wind down and get ready for bed. Sometimes, when the body does not produce enough melatonin, there are exogenous options, or melatonin pills, that can help those who are having trouble falling asleep. However, those supplements come with some potential problems, of which you need to be aware. Continue reading to find out some things about melatonin that should give you pause before depending heavily on that supplement for good sleep. 

The midday slump is the antithesis of getting things done during the day. It can happen mid-morning to mid-afternoon as you're counting down the hours to be done with your day. Maybe you are a student and trying to stay awake in class. Or, perhaps you're in meetings all day and finding it hard to stay awake. Here are some tips to stay productive and alert when you start to get tired. 

Sexsomnia, also known as sleep sex, is a type of parasomnia disorder. Parasomnia disorders are those that happen while you are asleep, and are supposed to be "paralyzed" essentially. People with sexsomnia engage in sexual behaviors, like masturbation, sexual movements, sexual aggression, or initiating sex while they are asleep. Their eyes may be open, and they may be making noises, but they are unaware of their behavior once they wake up. 

Sexsomnia can cause a lot of shame and distress for individuals with it and any bed partners. Here is some more information about what it is and how it can be addressed. 

Has your sleep been turned upside down? Or maybe you've never gotten good sleep. Either way, it's essential to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. Without it, you put yourself at risk for sleep deprivation, which leads to excessive daytime sleepiness, mood dysregulation, trouble concentrating, and memory problems. Here are some ways to turn your sleep habits around, or maybe even develop them, so you can get optimal sleep. 

There is a gland in the neck called the thyroid. It produces thyroid hormone that is responsible for regulating many processes in your body. When the gland no longer produces these hormones, it can have detrimental effects on many processes, including sleep. Continue reading to find out if your thyroid may be the reason you're having trouble sleeping.