Bedwetting can make a child feel out of control – but we’re going to put the power back in their hands! You can eradicate the problem. Just keep a positive attitude, keep healthy habits, and nothing will be able to stop you from succeeding!
A Universal Problem
Bedwetting background
- Bedwetting is considered a normal part of the potty training process.
- Most children stop wetting the bed after age 3.
- After age 7, bedwetting can be an issue, though 7 million children in the U.S. alone have bedwetting issues (so you’re not alone!).
- Twice as many boys than girls have problems with bedwetting, as boys mature more slowly than girls.
Symptoms
- Bedwetting is defined as involuntary urination during sleep.
- There are no other symptoms, though bedwetting can have a variety of causes
In other words, bedwetting is typically a symptom in itself for a larger issue.
Commonly-Suggested Solutions
Saving the sheets.
- Waterproof sheets.
- Water-absorbing underpants.
Alarm system.
- Attaches to underwear and wakes up the child when he or she starts wetting the bed.
Watches with discreet alarms.
- Remind the child to go to the bathroom on a regular basis.
Don’t drink too much.
- Avoid hydrating the body and it needing to filter out the liquid.
Reward system.
- Give the child a reward for waking up with dry sheets.
Medication.
- Medication can help with the symptom of bedwetting, but does not usually address the underlying cause.
- These can have a multitude of side effects, including nausea, stomach pain, insomnia, headaches, anxiety, and even coma.
Effectiveness
Everyone is unique.
- While some of the common solutions will work for some people, everyone is unique.
Get to the root of the cause.
- Many of these solutions won’t work – as they don’t address the underlying cause of the bedwetting, but only offer superficial remedies.
- Many of these solutions don’t stop bedwetting before it occurs.
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- For example, if you use the underwear that sets off an alarm, there’s still the initial bedwetting trigger that happens in the first place.
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Why Does Bedwetting Occur?
Your child doesn’t want to wet the bed.
- He or she isn’t doing it out of spite!
- It’s not caused by being lazy.
- In other words – bedwetting isn’t fun!
Unbalanced hormones.
- ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is overproduced in some children.
Stress.
- 99% of all conditions can be traced back to stress – and this is no exception!
Diet.
- Eating too much sugar can cause need for constant urination.
Phrenic reflex.
- The phrenic reflex, which controls the bladder, develops slowly in some children.
Subluxations.
- When the body is not in alignment, it does not function at its optimal level.
- When there is stress on the nerves, organs do not receive the signals they need to work properly.
The First Step
Talk to your child!
- Talk about the bedwetting issue! Ask them how they feel and if they have any solutions.
Offer support.
- Let your child know that you will work on this together, and that you are there to support him or her.
- Tell your child that they will overcome this challenge and to not feel ashamed.
Natural Remedies
Diet.
- Allergens in the diet may cause a reaction in the body that triggers symptoms, including bedwetting.
- Best rule of thumb – eat food with real ingredients. Avoid artificial dyes and sweeteners.
- Avoid caffeine, which is a diuretic.
- Avoid sugar, which can cause need for excessive urination.
- If you believe it could be another cause, try an elimination diet, and remove typical allergens, such as dairy, wheat, and soy.
Chiropractic care.
- Chiropractic can help put the spine into alignment, removing subluxations that may be interfering with nerves related to the bladder.
- Chiropractic can help alleviate stress in the body, which may be causing the bedwetting.
- When the body is in alignment and it’s able to function properly, hormone levels can normalize – and if the bedwetting is caused by hormonal problems, bedwetting will stop occurring.
No side effects.
- Unlike medication, natural remedies will not cause harmful side effects, and will only make your child healthier!
Chiropractic Is for EVERYONE!
All ages!
- Children and adults of all ages can benefit from chiropractic care.
- Everyone has their own, unique challenges, but many of them can be remedied when the body is healthy and can heal itself!
We’re here to support you!
- It helps to have someone on your side, who can support you through your path to health and wellness, and we’re happy to be that for you!
Make your appointment.
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