Method for measuring tension or slack degree of mammal

A mammalian relaxation technique, applied in the field of measuring and changing the activity of the mammalian sympathetic nervous system, can solve cumbersome and technically complex problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-11-26
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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Other techniques, including polygraph-type tests, as described in Japanese publication 11-034688, which rely on changes in skin impedance, and thermal imaging techniques, as described in US-A-5,771,261, which Depending on changes in skin temperature, can be used to provide quantitative information on tension or relaxation, but these techniques are complex and cumbersome

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[0075] Exposure to an auditory stimulus once and as measured by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy for HbO 2 and Short-term effects of Hb assay on sympathetic nervous system activity

[0076] A group of men and women aged 20 to 55 who are generally in good health are invited to participate in the Employment Trial. Over 10 minutes they will listen to soothing sounds. The purpose of the test was to measure the effect of the experience on the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by measuring deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hb) in epithelial blood supplies by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) some time after the application of a positive stressor (relaxation music) and oxyhemoglobin (HbO 2 )content.

[0077] N. Kollias et al. described in detail the methods for quantification and Analysis of Hb and HbO 2 The spectrogram of the content of the diffuse reflectance spectrometry technique is incorporated herein by reference.

[0078]Upon arriving at the test site, the group me...

Embodiment 2

[0083] Exposure to the arithmetic challenge once and as measured by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy for HbO in epithelial blood supplies 2 and Short-term effects of Hb assay on sympathetic nervous system activity

[0084] A group of men and women aged 20 to 55 who are generally in good health are invited to participate in the Employment Trial. They were given a series of arithmetic problems to solve during a 10-minute period, an experience that was subjectively rated as stressful. The purpose of this trial was to measure the effect of the experience on the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by measuring deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hb) and oxyhemoglobin in the epithelial blood supply by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) some time after the application of a negative stressor (HbO 2 )content.

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Abstract

A method of measuring the stress or relaxation level of a mammal and a method of measuring the activity of the sympathetic nervous system of a mammal by measuring quantititative levels of deoxyhemoglobin and oxyhemoglobin are disclosed. Preferably, the levels of deoxyhemoglobin and hemoglobin are measured by a noninvasive technique, such as spectroscopy. A method of changing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system of a mammal is also disclosed, wherein the method includes a step of administering an effective amount of sensory regimen to the mammal. The method is useful for humans who are operating vehicles or machinery, who are suffering from cardiovascular disease or related complications, who are pregnant, or who are preparing for sleep. In addition, a method of improving the complexion of the skin of a mammal is disclosed.

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field of invention [0001] This invention relates to methods of measuring and altering the degree of tension or relaxation in mammals. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of measuring and altering the activity of the sympathetic nervous system in mammals. Background of the invention [0002] Technological advances over the past century have brought benefits to society, but they have also brought broader pressures on the daily lives of people at all levels of society. Our stress response mechanisms have been out of step with technological advances. The effects of stress on health and well-being have been well documented in the literature. See eg Robert M. Sapolsky, Why Zebra's Don't Get Ulcers-An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Disorders and Management, ISBN 0-7167-3210-6, Chapter 1, (5th Edition 2000) and George P . Chrousos and Phili W. Gold, "The Concept of Tonic and Disorders of the Tonic System—A Review of Physiological and Behavioral Homeostasi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N21/27A61B5/00A61B5/145A61B5/1455A61B5/16
CPCA61B5/1455A61B5/4035G01N33/72
Inventor L·麦克卡洛克B·C·威甘德K·迪安N·特尼N·柯利亚斯
Owner JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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