JP2022100223A - Blood glucose level control massage machine and blood glucose level management system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage machine that performs operation whose place, method, effect thereby, and purpose are completely different from those of conventional massage machines, thereby enabling acquisition of a concrete and distinct health improvement effect.

SOLUTION: A massage machine includes repeatedly striking means for patting either part of a mandible, a dent behind an earlobe, or a carpal bone at the lower center of a palm to provide stimuli. The repeatedly striking means has a frequency equal to or higher than 0.8 Hz and equal to or lower than 200 Hz.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

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Description

The present invention mainly relates to a massage machine that stimulates the heel. It is also an invention relating to a blood glucose level management system using the massage machine.

Since ancient times, it has been known that stimulating the arch with Fumi Aotake has a health-promoting effect. There are many acupuncture points on the arch, and it is thought that it also has the effect of promoting blood circulation.
It is also well known that massaging the calf has the effect of improving blood circulation throughout the body.

For this reason, massage machines for the soles and calves have also been developed.
For example, a massage having an air massage section that massages the lower limbs of the user using the pressure of air, and a sole massage section that massages the sole by pressing a vibrating treatment element against the sole of the user. A machine has been proposed (eg, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 6129638

However, conventional foot and calf massage machines are intended to improve blood and lymph flow and restore health, and show treatment, improvement, or preventive effects for specific diseases. It wasn't.

The present invention provides a massage machine having various specific healing and preventive effects, particularly a massage machine having an effect of reducing blood glucose level, and a method for reducing blood glucose level using the massage machine. Is to provide.

The massage machine according to the present invention has a repetitive striking means for stimulating by striking any part of the mandible, the mound of the lower ear, or the carpal bone in the lower center of the palm, and the repetitive striking is performed. The frequency of the means is 0.8 Hz or more and 200 Hz or less.

Most of the conventional massage machines mainly give a stimulus to the arch, and the stimulus is mainly vibration. That is, it gives vibration in a direction parallel to the surface of the sole of the foot. As an action, it promoted blood circulation and stimulated acupuncture points.

The present invention provides a massage machine that performs a treatment mainly by a heel stimulating means that stimulates the calcaneus instead of the arch. For example, it hits the heel in a substantially vertical direction. This striking force has a certain degree of strength, and its frequency is a relatively fast vertical movement above a certain level. As an action, it gives a stimulus such as an impact to the calcaneus. As a stimulus for stimulating the calcaneus, application of ultrasonic waves to the heel, application of an electric current to the heel, or application of an electromagnetic field to the heel is also effective in addition to striking.
In addition to the heel bone, stimulation of the mandible, the calcaneus of the lower ear, or the carpal bone in the lower center of the palm is also effective.
As described above, the operation, action, and purpose are completely different from those of the conventional massage machines, and therefore, as described below, specific and clear effects that cannot be obtained by the conventional massage machines can be obtained.

What is noteworthy as the effect of this treatment is that the blood sugar level can be reduced. It is possible to lower the blood glucose level on an empty stomach, reduce the increase in the blood glucose level after a meal, and accelerate the subsequent decrease in the blood glucose level. In this way, it is possible to control the blood glucose level.

A significant effect of reducing blood sugar level can be obtained by performing the treatment by the heel stimulating means that stimulates the calcaneus alone, but the effect can be further enhanced by combining it with a calf massage or pressing of the reflex area of the kidney. ..
In addition, it is possible to make the blood glucose level reducing effect more remarkable by activating the body such as an enzyme bath before the treatment.

Furthermore, it was possible to show the possibility of obtaining improvement effects for the following symptoms.
For example, improvement in items such as forgetfulness, eyestrain and blurred vision, pollakiuria, recovery from fatigue, swelling of limbs and face, sexual desire, and skin quality.

It is an overall perspective view of the massage machine of this invention. It is a top view of the foot massage part of the massage machine of this invention. It is a flow chart of a verification experiment. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 3. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 4. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 5. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 6. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 7. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 8. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 9. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 10. It is a schematic diagram of the massage machine used in the seat of Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the hitting angle with respect to the heel of Embodiment 3. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 11, and shows the change of the blood glucose level when the heel is hit vertically from the bottom. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 11, and shows the change of the blood glucose level when the heel is hit from the rear at 45 °. It is a figure which shows the hitting part of the foot of Embodiment 4. It is a figure which shows the hitting part of the palm of Embodiment 4. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 13, and shows the change of the blood glucose level when the lower center of the palm is hit. It is a figure which shows the hitting part of the face and the shoulder of Embodiment 4. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 14, and shows the change of the blood glucose level when the lower part of an ear is hit. It is a graph which shows the result of the verification experiment 14, and shows the change of the blood glucose level when the chin is hit.

A good embodiment of the massage machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below, and includes the same concept of the invention.

Embodiment 1.
<Composition of massage machine>
First, the configuration of the massage machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of the massage machine, and FIG. 2 is a partial top view of the sole massage portion 2.
The massage machine according to the present invention has a foot insertion portion 1 that defines the approximate position of the foot, and a repetitive striking means 2a that is provided on the bottom surface of the foot insertion portion 1 and strikes the heel.

Further, the massage machine according to the present invention further includes a calf massage means 3 for performing any of tapping, kneading, and vibration.
Further, the massage machine according to the present invention is further provided with a pressing means 2b for pressing the reflex zone of the pancreas provided on the bottom surface of the foot insertion portion 1.

<Massage machine treatment method>
The treatment method using this massage machine will be described. First, sit on a chair and insert both feet into the foot insertion portion 1. The foot insertion portion 1 has an inner shape that matches the shape of the human foot, and a cushion portion 2c is provided on the inner wall and is fixed so as to wrap the foot. Therefore, the position of the foot is generally defined. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in the foot massage portion 2, the position of the foot is determined so that the heel is on the striking means 2a and the reflex zone of the pancreas on the arch is on the pressing means 2b.

The striking means 2a is provided on the bottom surface of the foot insertion portion 1 and moves in the vertical direction to repeatedly hit the heel. Hitting the heel stimulates the skeleton of the foot. As will be described later, this striking means 2a is a relatively fast repetitive up-and-down motion and is also a strong striking.

The pressing means 2b applies pressure to the reflex zone of the pancreas, and has an effect equivalent to the acupressure of the acupuncture points.

The calf massage means 3 is, for example, an operation such as tapping, giving vibration, or kneading, and may be any of them.
The hitting operation is the same as the above-mentioned hitting means 2a.
Vibration is an action that moves in equilibrium with respect to the calf surface.
Further, in the kneading operation, for example, the calf is sandwiched by an airbag and the pressure is changed to knead the calf. It is especially desirable to rub the calf from bottom to top.
Both actions promote blood circulation and thereby promote the effect caused by hitting the heel by the striking means 2a.

The heel tapping by the striking means 2a, the pressing of the reflex zone by the pressing means 2b, and the massage by the calf massage means 3 may all be performed at the same time. More effectively, it is desirable to perform another treatment after promoting blood circulation by massage by the calf massage means 3.
The total treatment time is appropriately about 5 to 10 minutes per treatment, and it is effective to perform the treatment before or after a meal.

<Effect verification experiment>
Four experiments were conducted to verify the effect of the treatment using this massage machine on the blood glucose level.
The first verification experiment is to confirm the effect of reducing the blood glucose level of each of the three treatments of the heel tapping by the striking means 2a, the pressing of the reflex zone by the pressing means 2b, and the massage by the calf massage means 3.

The second verification experiment is to confirm whether or not the effect of reducing the blood glucose level is affected when ancillary measures such as activating the body are taken in advance before the treatment.

The third and fourth verification experiments are for obtaining the optimum conditions for the operation of hitting the heel with the striking means 2a.

In these verification experiments, the effect of the treatment was investigated for a total of 6 people (hereinafter referred to as "tested persons"), 3 each for men and women. All of these 6 persons have fasting blood glucose levels exceeding 126. The blood glucose levels of these 6 subjects were measured by changing the treatment method and treatment conditions, and the average value of the blood glucose levels of the 6 subjects was used as an index.

Specifically, the experiment was performed according to the flow of the verification experiment shown in FIG.
First, the treatment is performed before and after dinner the day before the examination. On the day of the test, the blood glucose level will be measured on an empty stomach when waking up, and then the procedure will be performed before breakfast. In addition, the procedure will be performed after breakfast. Then, the blood glucose level is measured 30 minutes after breakfast and 90 minutes after breakfast.
The day after the test, the procedure is not performed, and the effect of the procedure is reset so that the normal blood glucose level before the procedure is restored.

As mentioned above, 3 days is for the treatment under one condition. During the next 3 days, the treatment will be performed under different conditions. In this way, the effect of blood glucose level on each treatment was investigated in order.

(Verification experiment 1)
In order to verify the effect of each of the three treatments of heel tapping by the striking means 2a, pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b, and massage by the calf massage means 3, and the effect on the blood glucose level by the combination of the treatments, the following Blood glucose levels were measured in the seven test plots of.

Test area A: Control (no treatment)
Test group B: Heel tapping by striking means 2a (frequency: 25 Hz, striking force: 8 kg weight)
Test group C: Massage by calf massage means 3 Test group D: Pressing of kidney reflex area by pressing means 2b Test group E: Heel tapping by striking means 2a and massage by calf massage means 3 Test group F: Calf massage means Massage by 3 and pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b Test group G: Heel tapping by the striking means 2a, massage by the calf massage means 3, and pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b.

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.

The massage by the calf massage means 3 (test group C) and the pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b (test group D) were not significantly different from those of the control (test group A), and the blood glucose level was not significantly different. No reduction effect was observed.

In the heel tapping by the hitting means 2a (test group B), the blood glucose level on an empty stomach measured at the time of waking up was lowered, and the blood glucose level after breakfast was rapidly decreased, and the effect of reducing the blood glucose level was clearly confirmed. ..

The effect was further remarkable when not only the heel tapping by the striking means 2a but also the massage by the calf massage means 3 was combined (test group E).
The combination of the heel tapping by the striking means 2a and the pressing of the reflex zone of the kidney by the pressing means 2b (test group F) was also more effective than the treatment of the heel tapping by the striking means 2a alone (test group B). However, the effect was inferior to that of Test Group E.

In the test group G in which all three treatments were combined, the most remarkable decrease in blood glucose level was confirmed.

From the above, it was confirmed that the heel tapping by the striking means 2a causes a decrease in the fasting blood glucose level and a rapid decrease in the blood glucose level after a meal.
It was also confirmed that the effect was further enhanced by performing the massage by the calf massage means 3 and the pressing of the reflex zone of the kidney by the pressing means 2b in addition to the heel tapping by the striking means 2a.

(Verification experiment 2)
It was found that the heel tapping by the striking means 2a has a significant effect on the reduction of the blood glucose level. The day before this treatment, we examined whether the effect would be further enhanced by taking measures to rejuvenate the body.

As an effort to rejuvenate the body, two types of bathing were performed: an enzyme bath for 30 minutes (test group B-1) and a bath in hot water for 30 minutes (test group B-2).

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.

It was confirmed that the enzyme bath (test group B-1) was the most effective, and the treatment effect could be enhanced by activating the body before performing the heel tapping treatment by the striking means 2a.
In addition, a significant effect was confirmed by bathing in hot water for 30 minutes (test group B-2).

(Verification experiment 3)
An experiment was conducted on the frequency dependence of heel tapping on the heel tapping treatment by the striking means 2a. The frequency was varied between 0.1 Hz and 320 Hz. The striking force of hitting is 8 kg. The same frequency dependence was shown when the hitting force of the batter was 4 kg, 16 kg, 32 kg, and 64 kg.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

When the frequency was 0.32 Hz or less, the blood glucose level decreased as compared with the case without the treatment, but the effect was small.
When the frequency was 0.8 Hz or higher and 200 Hz or lower, the fasting blood glucose level was sufficiently reduced, and the postprandial blood glucose level was rapidly lowered.

(Verification experiment 4)
An experiment was conducted on the dependence of the heel hitting force on the heel hitting operation by the hitting means 2a. The striking force was varied between 0.5 kg and 64 kg. The tapping frequency is 25 Hz. The same striking force dependence was shown when the striking frequencies were 0.8 Hz and 200 Hz.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

A good decrease in blood glucose level was confirmed when the striking force was 4 kg or more.
However, when the striking force exceeded 50 kg, two of the examinees complained of mild foot pain after the treatment. The pain disappeared immediately and recovered to a normal state, but a large striking force exceeding 50 kg was unnecessary, and from the results of this experiment, it can be judged that the practically appropriate striking force is 4 kg or more and 50 kg or less. rice field.

(Discussion on verification experiments 1 to 4)
From the above verification experiments, it was obtained that hitting the heel is an effective means for controlling the blood glucose level. This is considered to suggest that the stimulation of the heel, that is, the impact on the calcaneus, may be related to the reduction of the blood glucose level.
Therefore, an additional verification experiment was conducted to confirm whether stimuli other than the impact on the calcaneus also affect the blood glucose level.

Ultrasound, alternating current, and alternating current electromagnetic fields were applied to the heel as stimuli other than impact on the calcaneus. Below, the results are shown in verification experiments 5 and 6 for ultrasonic waves, in verification experiments 7 and 8 for alternating current, and in verification experiments 9 and 10 for alternating current electromagnetic fields.
The method of the experiment is the same as that of the verification experiments 3 and 4, except that the stimulating means given to the heel is different.

(Verification experiment 5)
An experiment was conducted on the frequency dependence of ultrasonic waves regarding the stimulation of the heel by the ultrasonic wave application means. Ultrasound was generated using a piezoelectric element and the frequency was varied between 0.2 MHz and 4.5 MHz. The energy density of ultrasonic waves is 65 mW / cm2. The same frequency dependence was shown when the energy densities of the ultrasonic waves were 30 mW / cm2, 140 mW / cm2, and 200 mW / cm2.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

When the frequency was 0.5 MHz or more and 3 MHz or less, the fasting blood glucose level was sufficiently decreased, and the postprandial blood glucose level decreased rapidly.

(Verification experiment 6)
With respect to the stimulation of the heel by the ultrasonic application means, the energy density of the ultrasonic waves was changed between 3 mW / cm2 and 650 mW / cm2. The frequency of the ultrasonic wave is 1.2 MHz. The same energy density dependence was shown when the ultrasonic frequencies were 0.5 MHz, 08 MHz, 1.9 MHz, and 3 MHz.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

A good decrease in blood glucose level was confirmed when the energy density of ultrasonic waves was 30 mW / cm2 or more and 200 mW / cm2 or less. In particular, the blood glucose level decreased rapidly after eating.
As described above, even when ultrasonic waves were used, a blood glucose level control effect similar to that of striking was obtained.

(Verification experiment 7)
An experiment was conducted on the frequency dependence of the alternating current with respect to the stimulation of the heel by the alternating current applying means. The current was applied by attaching current application pads to both sides of the calcaneus. The frequency of the current varied from 0.1 Hz to 1.5 kHz. The current value is 10 mA. The same frequency dependence was shown when the current values were 5 mA and 30 mA.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

When the frequency was 0.5 Hz or higher and 300 Hz or lower, the fasting blood glucose level decreased, and the postprandial blood glucose level decreased relatively quickly.

(Verification experiment 8)
With respect to the stimulation of the heel by the alternating current application means, the current value was varied between 0.1 mA and 100 mA. The frequency of the alternating current is 12.5 Hz. The same current value dependence was shown when the frequencies of the alternating current were 0.5 Hz, 2.5 Hz, 62.5 Hz, and 300 Hz.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

It was confirmed that the blood glucose level decreased when the current value of the alternating current was 5 mA or more and 30 mA or less. In addition, the blood glucose level decreased relatively quickly after eating.
As described above, when the alternating current was used, the blood glucose level control effect was obtained, although the degree was slightly smaller than that of the blow.

(Verification experiment 9)
An experiment was conducted on the frequency dependence of the electromagnetic field with respect to the stimulation of the heel by the electromagnetic field application means. The electromagnetic field was generated by the air core coil. The frequency was varied from 1 Hz to 1 kHz. The generated magnetic field was set to 1 mT near the calcaneus. The same frequency dependence was shown when the generated magnetic field was 0.2 mT and 3 mT.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

When the frequency was 10 Hz or higher and 300 Hz or lower, the fasting blood glucose level decreased, and the postprandial blood glucose level decreased relatively quickly.

(Verification experiment 10)
Regarding the stimulation of the heel by the electromagnetic field application means, the generated magnetic field near the calcaneus was changed between 0.01 mT and 10 mT. The frequency of the electromagnetic field is 100 Hz. The same generation magnetic field dependence was shown when the frequencies of the electromagnetic field were 10 Hz, 30 Hz, and 300 Hz.
The experimental results are shown in FIG.

It was confirmed that the blood glucose level decreased when the generated magnetic field was 0.2 mT or more and 3 mT or less. In addition, the blood glucose level decreased relatively quickly after eating.
As described above, even when an electromagnetic field was used, a blood glucose level control effect similar to that of applying a current was obtained.

<Other points to keep in mind>
If the enzyme bath is used 2 &#12316; 3 times a week, 5 times if possible &#12132;, the effect of improving the blood sugar level will be further enhanced. We are thinking that the enzyme bath can activate the internal organs, demodulate the endocrine system, and create an opportunity to return to physical condition.

Exercise is also effective as an effort to rejuvenate the body, and by continuing exercise to the extent of lightly sweating every day, the effect of the heel stimulating means such as heel tapping by the striking means 2a can be further enhanced.

As for the treatment, as shown in the verification experiment 1, in addition to the stimulation to the calcaneus, it is effective to perform the massage by the calf massage means 3 and the pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b. If possible, the treatment should be performed before and after a meal to reduce the increase in blood glucose level after meals and to rapidly decrease the blood glucose level.

In addition, the massage by the calf massage means 3, the pressing of the reflex area of the kidney by the pressing means 2b, and the efforts for body activation are not only used in combination with the heel tapping by the striking means 2a, but also ultrasonic waves, alternating current, and alternating current electromagnetic fields. The effect can also be enhanced by using in combination with the stimulation to the calcaneus by the application of.

<Regarding other effects>
After all of the above-mentioned verification experiments were completed, a questionnaire survey was conducted on the examinees to confirm whether there were any other health improvements regarding the treatment of stimuli other than the impact on the calcaneus.

(Contents of the questionnaire)
For each of the following items, please circle the items that you feel have improved.
1. 1. Forgetfulness 2. Eye strain, blurred vision 3. Frequent urination 4. Fatigue recovery 5. Swelling of limbs, face, etc. 6. Sexual desire (answered only by men)
7. Skin quality (answered only by women)

The number of people who answered that each item was improved is as follows.

1 3 out of 6 people 2 out of 6 people 3 out of 6 people 4 out of 6 people 4 out of 2 people / 6 out of 5 2 people / 6 out of 3 males 2 out of 3 females

In this way, there were multiple people who answered that all items 1 to 7 were improved.
It was found that the treatment of stimulation to the calcaneus has not only the effect of reducing the blood glucose level but also the effect of improving the items 1 to 7.

<Summary of this embodiment>
Recently, massage machines that perform various treatments have been developed and have been widely put into practical use.
However, the massage machine of the present invention provides a new treatment completely different from any of the current massage machines, and is completely different from the treatments performed by humans so far.
With this new treatment, we were able to show the possibility that a new approach could solve the symptoms that could only be improved by using drugs, etc. In the following, the excellent effects of this new massage machine. This is a summary of the present invention.

Most of the conventional massage machines mainly give a stimulus to the arch, and the stimulus is mainly vibration. That is, it gives vibration in a direction parallel to the surface of the sole of the foot. As an action, it promoted blood circulation and stimulated acupuncture points.

The present invention provides a massage machine that performs a treatment of hitting the heel instead of the arch. That is, the impact is applied in a direction substantially perpendicular to the heel. This striking force has a certain degree of strength, and its frequency is a relatively fast vertical movement above a certain level. The action is to give an impact to the calcaneus.
It was also confirmed that the application of ultrasonic waves, alternating current, and alternating current electromagnetic fields is also effective as stimulation to the calcaneus in addition to striking.
As described above, the treatment place, the treatment operation, the operation, the action, and the purpose thereof are completely different from those of the conventional massage machines. A clear effect can be obtained.

What is noteworthy as the effect of this treatment is that the blood sugar level can be reduced. It is possible to lower the blood glucose level on an empty stomach, reduce the increase in the blood glucose level after a meal, and accelerate the subsequent decrease in the blood glucose level.

A single treatment that stimulates the calcaneus can achieve a significant blood glucose reduction effect, but it can be further enhanced by combining it with a calf massage or pressing of the reflex area of the kidney.
In addition, it is possible to make the blood glucose level reducing effect more remarkable by activating the body such as an enzyme bath before the treatment.

Furthermore, it was possible to show the possibility of obtaining improvement effects for the following symptoms.
For example, improvement in various items such as forgetfulness, eyestrain and blurred vision, pollakiuria, recovery from fatigue, swelling of limbs and face, sexual desire, and skin quality.

Embodiment 2.
It is also effective to perform the treatment using a massage machine as described in the first embodiment when riding on a vehicle such as a passenger car, a train, or an aircraft. If you stay still in your seat for a long time, your blood flow may become stagnant and you may feel sick, or it may cause pulmonary thromboembolism, which is also called economy class syndrome.

It is important to move your legs to prevent these symptoms, but it is often difficult to move your legs significantly in a narrow seat. However, by hitting the heel at a high pitch and with a certain degree of strength, an appropriate impact is given to the bones of the foot, and the same effect as jogging can be obtained.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a massage machine is installed at the feet of seat A. The massage machine
It is provided with a striking means 20 for hitting the heel provided on the bottom surface. Further, the calf massage means 30 and the like may be further provided.

Since a sufficient effect can be obtained only by the hitting means 20, it can be easily installed even in a narrow vehicle. If only the batter 20 is used, if there is a small space under the floor at the foot of the seat, it can be installed flush with the floor or embedded so as to have a slight protrusion.
In addition, instead of the striking means 20, an ultrasonic wave applying means, an alternating current applying means, or an alternating current electromagnetic field applying means may be provided.

Embodiment 3.
In the first embodiment, it was shown that the increase in blood glucose level can be suppressed or reduced by repeatedly stimulating the heel with a striking means.
In the present embodiment, a more detailed experimental result will be reported on the blood glucose level suppressing effect of this striking means. First, in the verification experiment 11, the relationship between the striking angle (striking angle) with respect to the heel and the blood glucose level suppressing effect was verified. Next, in the verification experiments 12 to 14, the relationship between the batter stimulus and the blood glucose level suppressing effect on various parts other than the heel was investigated.

(Verification experiment 11)
By changing the angle of impact on the heel, we verified the conditions under which the optimum blood glucose suppression effect could be obtained. As shown in FIG. 13, the heel was hit at the following four angles. The striking frequency is 25 Hz, and the striking energy per cycle (striking energy per cycle) is about 0.64 Nm (= 0.64 joules). The experimental method was the same as that of the verification experiment 1 of the first embodiment.

Test group Ba: Hit the heel at an angle of approximately 45 ° from below the front (finger side) of the foot Test group Bb: Hit the heel in a substantially vertical direction from directly below the heel as in the first embodiment Test group Bc: Foot Hit the back of the heel at an angle of approximately 45 ° from below the back of the foot (opposite the finger) Test group Bd: Hit the back of the heel approximately parallel to the back of the foot (opposite the finger)

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.

Similar to the vertical impact from below (test group Bb) where good results were obtained in the first embodiment, good results were obtained in the test group Bc.
On the other hand, in the test groups Ba and Bd, a significant blood glucose level suppressing effect was observed as compared with the control in the verification experiment 1. However, the effect was clearly smaller than that of the test plots Bb and Bc.
From the above, the hitting angle has a great effect on the suppression of blood glucose level, and the vertical hitting from just below the heel and the hitting backward of the heel at an angle of about 45 ° from the lower part of the back (opposite to the finger). , Showed a good effect.

FIG. 14 shows the relationship between the energy of the batter per cycle and the blood glucose level in the vertical batter from directly below the heel (test group Bb). This is an experiment to the same effect as the verification experiment 4 in the first embodiment, but the horizontal axis is not the striking force but the striking energy. This is because measuring energy is faster and more accurate than measuring force.
The hitting frequency is 25 Hz. The same impact energy dependence was shown when the frequencies were 0.8 Hz and 200 Hz.

A good decrease in blood glucose level was confirmed when the striking energy per cycle was 0.32 Nm or more.
However, when the side effects of the inspected person due to the hitting were investigated, when the hitting energy per cycle exceeded 4 Nm, two of the inspected persons complained of slight foot pain after the treatment. The pain disappeared immediately and recovered to a normal state, but a large striking energy exceeding 4 Nm was unnecessary, and from the results of this experiment, it was judged that the practically appropriate striking energy was 0.32 Nm or more and 4 Nm or less. ..

Similarly, in the test group Bc, the relationship between the hitting energy and the blood glucose level per cycle was investigated. The results are shown in FIG. It shows almost the same tendency as the test group Bb. The same applies to the side effects of the inspected person due to the impact, and when it exceeds 4 Nm, symptoms such as pain may appear.
The frequency characteristics were exactly the same as those of the test group Bb, that is, the results were the same as those of the verification experiment 3 in the first embodiment.

As described above, it was found that not only the vertical striking from just below the heel but also the striking in the 45 ° direction from the lower rear of the heel has a remarkable blood glucose level suppressing effect. In each case, the practically appropriate striking energy was 0.32 Nm or more and 4 Nm or less, and the appropriate striking frequency was 0.8 Hz or more and 200 Hz or less as in the verification experiment 3.

(Verification experiment 12)
The relationship between the batter stimulus and the blood glucose suppression effect on the foot parts other than the heel was investigated.
As shown in FIG. 16, the following four parts were hit. The striking frequency is 25 Hz, and the striking energy per cycle (striking energy per cycle) is about 0.64 Nm (= 0.64 joules). The experimental method was the same as that of the verification experiment 1 of the first embodiment.

Test area Bb: Hit the heel Test area Be: Hit the front of the sole (finger side) Test area Bf: Hit the arch Test area Bg: Hit the instep

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.
Even if the foot part other than the heel was hit, the effect of suppressing the blood glucose level was hardly obtained.

(Verification experiment 13)
We investigated the relationship between the batter stimulus on the palm and the blood glucose suppression effect.
As shown in FIG. 17, the following five parts were hit. The striking frequency is 25 Hz, and the striking energy per cycle (striking energy per cycle) is about 0.64 Nm (= 0.64 joules). The experimental method was the same as that of the verification experiment 1 of the first embodiment.

Test group Bh: Hit the base of the middle finger Test group Bi: Hit the center of the palm Test group Bj: Hit the lower thumb side of the palm Test group Bk: Hit the lower center of the palm (center of the carpal bone) Test group Bl: Hit the lower little finger side of the palm

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.
It was confirmed that the impact on the lower center of the palm (test group Bk) had a remarkable effect on the suppression of blood glucose level, but the impact on the other parts of the palm was small.

For the test group Bk in which good results were obtained, the relationship between the striking energy and the blood glucose level per cycle was investigated in the same manner as in the verification experiment 11. The results are shown in FIG. It shows almost the same tendency as the test group Bb. The same applies to the side effects of the inspected person due to the impact, and when it exceeds 4 Nm, symptoms such as pain may appear.
The frequency characteristics were exactly the same as those of the test group Bb, that is, the results were the same as those of the verification experiment 3 in the first embodiment.

As described above, it was found that the impact on the lower center of the palm also has a remarkable blood glucose level suppressing effect. The practically appropriate striking energy was 0.32 Nm or more and 4 Nm or less, and the appropriate striking frequency was 0.8 Hz or more and 200 Hz or less as in the verification experiment 3.

(Verification experiment 14)
We investigated the relationship between the batter stimulus on the face and shoulders and the blood glucose suppression effect.
As shown in FIG. 19, the following five parts were hit. The striking frequency is 25 Hz, and the striking energy per cycle (striking energy per cycle) is about 0.64 Nm (= 0.64 joules). The experimental method was the same as that of the verification experiment 1 of the first embodiment.

Test area Bm: Hit the temple Test area Bn: Hit the bottom of the ear (the wind) Test area Bo: Hit the chin (mandible) Test area Bp: Hit the shoulder Test area Bq: Hit the forehead

The results of the verification experiment are shown in the table below.

A striking effect on the breeze below the ear (test group Bn) or the chin (test group Bo) was obtained to have a remarkable blood glucose level suppressing effect. Batters on other parts had little effect.

For the test plots Bn and Bo for which good results were obtained, the relationship between the striking energy and the blood glucose level per cycle was investigated in the same manner as in the verification experiment 11. The respective results are shown in FIGS. 20 and 21. It shows almost the same tendency as the test group Bb. The same applies to the side effects of the inspected person due to the impact, and when it exceeds 4 Nm, symptoms such as pain may appear.
The frequency characteristics were exactly the same as those of the test group Bb, that is, the results were the same as those of the verification experiment 3 in the first embodiment.

As described above, it was found that the impact on the lower ear and the chin also has a remarkable blood glucose suppressing effect. The practically appropriate striking energy was 0.32 Nm or more and 4 Nm or less, and the appropriate striking frequency was 0.8 Hz or more and 200 Hz or less as in the verification experiment 3.

Embodiment 4.
With the progress of measurement technology, a real-time measuring device for blood glucose concentration called CGM (abbreviation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring) or FGM (abbreviation of Flash Glucose Monitoring) has become generally available. Both can continuously measure the glucose level in the subcutaneous interstitial fluid by attaching a dedicated sensor to the skin. Furthermore, the practical application of non-contact glucose concentration measurement technology using an infrared laser is near. The measured blood glucose concentration almost corresponds to the blood glucose level, and in fact, the blood glucose level can be measured in real time.
By linking the real-time glucose concentration data obtained from these real-time measuring devices with the treatment apparatus of the present invention, the following advantages can be obtained.

A. Prevention of Excessive Hypoglycemic Symptoms The treatment of the present invention has a remarkable blood glucose level reducing effect, and the effect appears immediately after the treatment. There is a risk of falling into blood sugar symptoms. In order to prevent this, overdoing the treatment can be suppressed by monitoring the glucose concentration so that it does not fall below a predetermined value.

B. Optimization of post-meal treatment time according to the amount of meal The increase in blood glucose level after meal differs depending on the amount of meal and the type of meal. The change in blood glucose level after meals is measured using a real-time measuring device for blood glucose concentration, and the necessary treatment is performed using the massage machine for controlling blood glucose level of the present invention based on the change in blood glucose level. For example, if the amount of food is larger than usual and the decrease in blood glucose level after meals is insufficient, combine it with an application that has an algorithm for making decisions such as repeating the treatment or extending the treatment time. This makes it possible to construct a system for performing effective treatments.

C. Providing an optimal treatment program for each individual We will build an AI system that derives the optimal treatment from daily changes in blood glucose concentration obtained from a real-time measuring device for blood glucose concentration, and provide an individualized treatment program. ..

The above is an example, but by combining with a real-time measuring device for blood glucose concentration, the blood glucose level control massager of the present invention can be used more effectively and safely.

<Summary of the present invention>
The present invention relates to a blood glucose level control massage machine for the purpose of controlling the blood glucose level by suppressing or reducing the increase in the blood glucose level.
Repeated striking of the heel, mandible, lower ear breeze, or carpal bone in the lower center of the palm reduces fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose. It was confirmed by a verification experiment that it has the effect of suppressing the increase in blood glucose and causing a rapid decrease in blood glucose. This effect is remarkable and is clearly different from the benefits obtained by conventional massages.

In addition, this effect largely depends on the site, intensity, and frequency of stimulation, and it is necessary to select the optimum conditions.

It was shown that ultrasonic waves, electric current, and electromagnetic field stimulation are also effective for heels in addition to repeated impacts.

1 Foot insertion part 2 Foot massage part 2a Heel striking means (an example of heel stimulating means that stimulates the calcaneus)
2b Arch pressing means 3 Calf massage part

Claims (1)

It has a repetitive striking means that stimulates by hitting any part of the mandible, the breeze in the lower ear, or the carpal bone in the lower center of the palm.
A massage machine characterized in that the frequency of the repetitive striking means is 0.8 Hz or more and 200 Hz or less.

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