摘要 |
With a method and an apparatus for activating physiological functions, a thermal stimulus at 31° C. to 34° C. and a cold stimulus at 18° C. to 22° C. are alternately given to the human body to activate the human physiological functions, in particular, the motor functions of peripheral blood vessels. As a result, the blood pressure regulatory functions, the blood circulation regulatory functions, and the thermoregulatory functions are enhanced thereby to achieve the effects of preventing hypertension, preventing reduction in metabolism and repair functions, accelerating recovery from fatigue, and preventing heat strokes. The apparatus for activating physiological functions includes, for example, a heat pump type air conditioner that selectively generates hot air and cool air. The hot air blown out from the air conditioner into a room interior is utilized as the thermal stimulus, and the cool air also blown out from the air conditioner is utilized as the cold stimulus.
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