Mold causes pneumonia? The rainy season is here, when mites and mold multiply the most ! While sleeping, people sweat a cup's worth in one night. This sweat soaks into bedding, making it easier for moisture to build up, and when sebum and hair, which are nutrients for mold, get on the bedding, it makes it more susceptible to mold growth. The rainy season is particularly favorable for mold growth, with many days with humidity levels exceeding 80%, making it the time of year when mold is most likely to grow. According to a Brain Sleep survey, 83% of people answered that they are concerned about dust mites and mold on their bedding . In addition, mites that multiply during the rainy season die off in the fall and become allergens, and mold can also cause pneumonia and other illnesses. After just one year of use, a pillow can develop over 30,000 mold strains! And after five years of use, over 100,000 mold strains can develop! A survey conducted by Brain Sleep found that 32,000 strains of mold had grown on urethane pillows that had been used for one year, and 84,000 strains on feather pillows.Moreover, 60,000 strains of mold had been found on urethane pillows that had been used for more than five years, and over 100,000 strains of mold had been found on feather pillows. A survey on how often people replace their pillows showed that 64% of people have been using their pillows for more than three years, and 30% have been using their pillows for more than five years. Dust mites and mold can also be factors that inhibit growth hormone secretion... It has been reported that environments with a large number of dust mites and mold can be a cause of allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma1 ) , atopic dermatitis2 ) , and allergic rhinitis3 ) . Nasal congestion caused by bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis can also affect sleep, and is particularly likely to affect people whose barrier function is immature, such as infants. When sleep is affected due to allergies, the growth hormone secretion rhythm can be inhibited, which can lead to growth disorders4). In more serious cases, it has been reported that sleep-related breathing disorders can also affect brain development5), increasing the likelihood of problems such as developmental disorders and attention deficits. 37% of people don't clean their pillows We found that 63% of people take care of their pillows (pillow body), while 37% do not. The most common pillow care method was "drying in the sun," followed by "spray disinfection." Both methods are difficult to clean inside the pillow, and cannot be considered sufficient care. Of the 40 people who used urethane or feather pillows, about 40% did not take care of them, and even among those who did, only 75% dried them in the sun, which is considered the correct way to take care of them, and 25% only used a disinfectant spray. In fact, if you wash it in a washing machine, the filling can become uneven and it takes a long time for the inside to dry completely, making it difficult to care for. Brain Sleep Pillow: An easy-to-clean pillow Pillows are prone to dust mites and mold, so they require regular proper care. Pillows are made of various materials, such as urethane, feathers, and pipes, and the appropriate care method for each is different. The Brain Sleep Pillow is made of polyethylene, an air fiber material, and is 90% air-filled, which means it is less likely to trap heat, making it a pillow made of a material that is less likely to encourage the growth of dust mites and mold. It can be washed in the shower and dries in a few hours in a well-ventilated place. Not just clean! The only pillow that is both breathable and comfortable to wear: the Brain Sleep Pillow The key to improving the quality of your sleep is "breathability" and "fit." In addition to the "golden 90 minutes" during which the deepest non-REM sleep occurs, maintaining the appropriate temperature and humidity in your bed is important for getting good quality sleep, so "breathability" is key. In addition, if the pillow is not the right height or hardness, it can lead to reduced sleep quality due to pain in the neck and shoulders or difficulty turning over in bed, so a good fit is also important. The urethane and feather pillows that are currently mainstream in Japan have poor breathability, while buckwheat husk pillows, which have been around for a long time, are breathable, but have the drawback of not fitting well because the filling moves around. The Brain Sleep Pillow is the only pillow that is both breathable and comfortable. 1. Cool your brain and sleep faster, deeper Since it is more than 90% air-filled, heat and moisture generated while sleeping are not trapped inside the pillow, creating a comfortable sleeping environment. 2. Three- layer, nine-gradation structure for a personalized fit The pillow is made of three different fiber thicknesses and densities, with a soft and fluffy "adjustment layer" that adjusts to the shape of your head, a "support layer" that firmly supports your head and neck, and a "base layer" that allows air to escape from underneath, creating a logical structure. Patented technology has been used to create a three-layer, nine-gradation structure that gradually fits the size of your head and the way you sleep. The pillow adapts to the shape of your head every time you use it, so it becomes your own pillow. [ Topic ] Brain Sleep Advocacy ! "Golden 90 minutes" to improve your quality of sleep Brain Sleep calls the first 90 minutes of sleep, when you can get the deepest non-REM sleep, the "golden 90 minutes." During these 90 minutes, five physiological phenomena important to sleep, such as "resting the brain and body," "organizing and consolidating memories," "adjusting hormone balance," "boosting immunity," and "removing waste products from the brain," are particularly active. When it comes to getting sleep, it's not just the duration that's important, but also the quality. For Japanese people, who tend not to get enough sleep, getting a deeper, longer first 90 minutes of sleep will improve the quality of their sleep. [References] 1) Eggleston PA. Clinical trials of allergen avoidance in established asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001; 108: 685-7. 2) Custovic A, Simpson BA, Simpson A. et al. Effect of environmental manipulation in pregnancy and early life on respiratory symptoms and atopy during first year of life: A randomized trial. Lancet 2001; 358: 188-213. 3) Enomoto M, Onishi S, Take Y, et al. Environmental improvement for perennial allergic rhinitis: laundry. Otolaryngology Outlook 2002; 45: 488-92. 4) Chiba, S. Details and characteristics of the involvement of SAS in physical development. MB ENT 2005; 52: 13-18. 5) Beebe DW. Neurobehavioral morbidity associated with disordered breathing during sleep in children: Comprehensive review. Sleep 2006; 29: 1115-1134.
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