Poor quality of sleep increases the risk of heat stroke!

July sees the highest number of ambulance transports throughout the year The three-month forecast from July to September released by the Japan Meteorological Agency predicts temperatures will be higher than average. This year, the number of heatstroke patients has been increasing even before the rainy season began, prompting warnings about "rainy season heatstroke," which occurs due to high humidity when bodies are not yet accustomed to the heat. According to monthly data on heatstroke-related ambulance transports released by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, the number of transports sharply increases every July and has been rising annually. In the week from June 24-30, just before July, the number of heatstroke-related ambulance transports nationwide exceeded 2,000, reaching 2,276. Could sleep quality actually be a cause of heatstroke? When sleep quality declines, the autonomic nervous system is more prone to imbalance. The autonomic nervous system is also involved in regulating body temperature. It helps dissipate heat by dilating blood vessels and circulating more blood to the skin and extremities. It also promotes sweating and uses evaporative cooling to lower body temperature. Therefore, when the autonomic nervous system is imbalanced, the body cannot effectively dissipate heat, leading to heat retention and an increased risk of heatstroke. This year, in particular, the sudden rise in temperature has made it difficult for bodies to adjust, further increasing the risk of heatstroke. Improve sleep quality to regulate the autonomic nervous system! To regulate the autonomic nervous system, "high-quality sleep" is essential. 1. Keep the air conditioner on all night In the past, it was common sense to turn off the air conditioner when sleeping, but now it is known that keeping it on reduces awakenings during the night and allows for more comfortable sleep. However, it is necessary to adjust the airflow so that it does not directly hit you and to wear long-sleeved pajamas to prevent getting too cold. 2. Take a bath (carbonated bath) 90 minutes before bedtime, or take a shower if going to bed immediately It's easy to want to avoid bathing when it's hot in summer, but sometimes the body can get cold from air conditioning, and core body temperature doesn't drop even at night. Therefore, it's important to temporarily raise core body temperature by taking a bath. It takes about 90 minutes for core body temperature to return to normal after rising, so if you need to go to bed immediately, take a shower to avoid raising your core body temperature too much. 3. Use breathable bedding To achieve high-quality sleep by lowering core body temperature, use breathable bedding to prevent heat from accumulating in the body. Cooling bedding effectively absorbs heat from the body's surface, making it effective during uncomfortable sleeping seasons. Brain Sleep proposes! The "Golden 90 Minutes" to improve sleep quality Brain Sleep refers to the first 90 minutes after falling asleep, when the deepest non-REM sleep occurs, as the "Golden 90 Minutes." During these 90 minutes, five important physiological phenomena for sleep are particularly active: "rest for the brain and body," "organization and consolidation of memories," "hormonal balance adjustment," "immune system boost," and "removal of brain waste products." When it comes to sleep, "quality, not just quantity" is important. For Japanese people, who tend to have insufficient sleep, making the first 90 minutes of sleep deep and as long as possible leads to an improvement in sleep quality. "Brain Sleep Pillow" cools the brain, focusing on the "Golden 90 Minutes" In addition to the "Golden 90 Minutes," which is when the deepest non-REM sleep occurs, maintaining an appropriate temperature and humidity within the bedding is also important for achieving quality sleep. The "Brain Sleep Pillow" uses a unique material that is over 90% air permeable, preventing heat and moisture generated during sleep from accumulating and creating a comfortable sleeping environment. 1. Cool the brain for faster, deeper sleep Made of over 90% air permeable material, the pillow prevents heat and moisture generated during sleep from accumulating, creating a comfortable sleeping environment. 2. Three-layer, nine-gradation structure for a personalized fit It features a logical structure with three different layers: an "adjust layer" that softly conforms 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 below. These layers have different fiber thicknesses and densities. The patented three-layer, nine-gradation structure gradually adapts to the size of your head and sleeping position. It becomes your personalized pillow with each use. Further comfort with cooling bedding! The first-ever triple cooling function "Brain Sleep Comforter Perfect Cool EX" Many people may have experienced using cooling bedding only to find it warm by morning. Brain Sleep's cooling bedding features a unique fabric with the first-ever triple cooling function, including contact cooling, sustained cooling, and "moisture-absorbing cooling," to provide ultimate coolness that lasts until morning. With "moisture-absorbing cooling," which converts sweat into a cooling sensation, you can experience a maximum cooling effect of -7.7℃. Product name: Brain Sleep Comforter Perfect Cool EX URL：https://www.zzz-land.com/shop/g/gC0002A1-SNSX/ Price: Single from 24,200 yen (tax included) Sizes: Single, Semi-double, Double Colors: Saxophone blue, Light gray Brain Sleep Conditioning Studio: An acupuncture and massage clinic specializing in regulating the autonomic nervous system and improving sleep quality In today's world, where the sympathetic nervous system tends to be dominant, "enhancing the function of the parasympathetic nervous system" is crucial for regulating the autonomic nervous system. The "Brain Sleep Conditioning Studio" aims to regulate the autonomic nervous system and improve sleep quality by performing three treatments that enhance the function of the parasympathetic nervous system. 1. Acupuncture - Inducing deep relaxation with electro-acupuncture - Acupuncture treatment is performed on areas where it is expected to be effective in alleviating stress, improving eye strain, and reducing teeth grinding. Electro-acupuncture promotes vasodilation and increases alpha waves, thereby enhancing the function of the parasympathetic nervous system. 2. Moxibustion - Approaching sleep by enhancing gastrointestinal function - As the saying "gut-brain axis" suggests, the gut is often called the "second brain," and it is believed that balancing the gut also balances the brain. By applying moxibustion to areas that regulate gastrointestinal health, the function of the parasympathetic nervous system is enhanced. Additionally, the production of hormones that act as mental stabilizers increases, leading to improved sleep quality. 3. Massage - Adjusting breathing to promote parasympathetic dominance - Breathing engages the sympathetic nervous system when inhaling and the parasympathetic nervous system when exhaling. Many people have difficulty exhaling due to tension in the muscles around the collarbone, which weakens the parasympathetic nervous system. Massaging these areas helps regulate breathing and restore a proper rhythm. Brain Sleep Conditioning Studio (https://conditioning.brain-sleep.com/) Futako-Tamagawa Store Futako Tamagawa Rise S.C. Terrace Market, Tsutaya Electrics Futako Tamagawa 2F, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0094 Business hours: 10:00 - 20:00 Minami Aoyama Store Aoyama Yasuda Building 3F, 2-27-22 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Business hours: Weekdays: 11:00 - 20:30 Saturdays: 10:00 - 20:00 Sundays and holidays: 10:00 - 18:00