BrainSleep Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Atsushi Hirota; hereinafter "BrainSleep") held a special talk session on the theme of "Women's Sleep" with Ms. Yukiko Nonomura, a popular TV writer and commentator, and Dr. Nao Isaka, a sleep specialist and director of the D Clinic Tokyo Wellness Sleep Center, in preparation for International Women's Day on Friday, March 8th, and World Sleep Day on Friday, March 15th. In the talk session, Ms. Nonomura, a symbolic figure for working women, reflected on the relationship between her own life stages and sleep, and discussed with Dr. Isaka "how to improve women's sleep quality." Women are greatly influenced by their life stages and hormone balance. Hormone balance significantly affects sleep, with some aspects controllable by individuals, such as career and marriage, and others difficult to control, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Through the talk session, we shared knowledge and tips for women to live comfortably and authentically at any life stage. This talk session was held as a stage program within "Will Conscious Marunouchi 2024 Marunouchi Health Room ~Time to Face Myself~," an experiential wellness event hosted by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. ■BrainSleep Special Talk Session Overview ・About BrainSleep ・About Women's Sleep ・Talk session with Yukiko Nonomura and Dr. Nao Isaka ・Information about the BrainSleep booth at "Will Conscious Marunouchi 2024 Marunouchi Health Room ~Time to Face Myself~" ■BrainSleep Special Talk Session Ms. Nonomura appeared in a spring-like purple outfit and, at the very beginning, lightened the mood by mentioning the news of Shohei Ohtani's marriage, saying, "I think many women in Japan couldn't sleep last night due to the shock of Shohei Ohtani's news, but I believe they will sleep soundly after listening to today's talk session." She then commented on her own sleep habits, saying, "My daily performance used to fluctuate depending on the amount of sleep I got." She explained that she started using the BrainSleep Pillow at the end of last year and immediately felt an improvement in her daily performance, realizing the importance of a good pillow. Regarding the data that the average Japanese sleep duration is 7 hours and 22 minutes, she confessed that her daily sleep duration is consistently below average. She said, "I make lunch boxes in the morning, and at night, after my children go to bed, even though I finally have some time to myself, I can't help but do small chores and errands. If I get 7 hours of sleep, that's good, but usually, I get 5 to 6 hours." In response, Dr. Isaka emphasized the importance of consciously prioritizing sleep, stating, "People generally tend to cut back on sleep, but I want them to recognize that sleep is something that must be taken." Next, the talk session proceeded based on a chart that combined Ms. Nonomura's life stages with female hormones and sleep quality. She recalled that in her late teens and twenties, when she was a comedian, she believed she could "store" sleep and was energetic even with insufficient sleep. However, as she started working as a TV writer, her workload increased, and she was busy from morning till night, unable to secure enough sleep, which led to a difficult period. During her fertility treatment period after marriage, she said, "I intentionally reduced my work, woke up at the same time every day to measure my basal body temperature, and it was the period when I slept the most." On the other hand, she recalled, "After childbirth, I couldn't sleep continuously. I had to get fragmented sleep whenever I could during childcare. Days of unresolved fatigue and stress continued, leading to increasing irritability and emotional instability. I would burst into tears just hearing that my husband went out to eat." She also shared an anecdote from when her two children (0 and 2 years old) started crying in the car, and her husband (Shuji Kawatanai) simply asked, "Are you okay?" She said, "Suddenly, I hated everything. At a red light, I 'escaped' from the car and went to eat curry, which I had been craving but endured for breastfeeding." Upon entering her late forties, Ms. Nonomura suddenly found it difficult to fall asleep or frequently woke up in the middle of the night, making her aware of menopause. Dr. Isaka suggested solutions such as taking a 20-minute nap before 3 PM and researching one's own sleep to improve sleep quality. Finally, Ms. Nonomura concluded with a message: "I was astonished that so many women in Japan are not getting enough sleep. Especially for women, there are lifestyle and physical changes that cannot be self-controlled. Don't view it negatively, don't overdo it, praise yourself, and I hope you will enjoy the unique joys of womanhood, sleep well, and lead a happy life." ■"Will Conscious Marunouchi 2024 Marunouchi Health Room ~Time to Face Myself~" Information on the BrainSleep Booth We are also exhibiting at the "Time to Face Myself Counter" within this event. At this booth, we are showcasing the "BrainSleep Pillow," a pillow for deep sleep, as a sleep improvement solution. Visitors can actually touch it and see its size. Additionally, visitors can receive a 5-minute trial treatment from "BrainSleep Conditioning Studio," a specialized acupuncture and massage service for sleep. ＜Event Overview＞ Name: Will Conscious Marunouchi 2024 Marunouchi Health Room ~Time to Face Myself~ Date: Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on the 2nd) (tentative) Venue: Maru Building 1F MaruCube (2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) *Free Admission
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