Sleep-pee? Or Not : Urine, Sleep and Their Relation

Sleep. We all wish we could have more of it, everyday. Yet, it’s still so elusive. And while yawning and feeling tired all the time can be a bummer, a lack of zzzzz’s can actually have a big impact on your health. Experts say you should aim to get between seven and eight hours of shut-eye each night. And while everyone has a designated “bed time”, does one really dose off as soon as they hit the sheets? We have it all planned; sleep at 11 pm, wake up by 7 am, but has it really ever worked out? Do you not get into bed an hour before midnight just to stare at the ceiling for the next two hours?
More than half (51%) of adults worldwide report they get less sleep than they need on an average night. Lack of sleep can affect your overall health and make you prone to serious medical conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is very important to keep track of your circadian (sleep) cycle, and like multiple other conditions and diseases your urine helps you keep track of that too.

Everything about your urine speaks “volumes” about your overall health and wellness. But the parameters most essential in tracking sleep health are Hydration and Vitamin C levels. Tracking these helps you keep track of your sleep.

• Hydration is important for most systems of the body, which is why dehydration can have diverse symptoms, including effects on sleep.
• Dehydration in relation to sleep is a two way lane, and by that we mean dehydrated people do not sleep well, while people who do not sleep well tend to be dehydrated.
• At the same time, excess hydration can contribute to sleeping problems. Frequent urination at night, known as nocturia, can interrupt sleep with repeated trips to the bathroom.

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day (8 to 13 glasses)
• Consume water rich fruits & vegetables (Berries, Melons, etc.)
• Take plenty of fluids, not just water (Juices, Smoothies, Milk, etc.)

• Studies have shown that individuals with greater concentrations of vitamin C have better sleep than those with reduced concentrations.
• It Improves sleep disorders by making it easier to breathe while sleeping.
• Vitamin C has also been shown to offer ;protection for the brain against the memory losses associated with sleep deprivation.

• A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.
• Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function.
• It can also cause weight gain and increase disease risk in both adults and children. In contrast, good sleep can help you eat less, exercise better, and be healthier.
• Over the past few decades, both sleep quality and quantity has declined. In fact, many people regularly get poor sleep.
• If you want to optimize your health or lose weight, getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do.