METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS BASED ON PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE POINTS

The method for diagnosis based on the physical parameters of the biologically active points consists in touching the point to be measured with the working end of the thermoelectric probe and measuring the thermoelectromotive force (thermoEMF) in its free ends. Then the direct current is passed through the working end of the thermoelectric probe, and the thermoEMF is measured in the free ends of the probe, which is additionally heated or cooled. The heat conductivity in the point being measured is estimated according to the formula taking into account the thermoEMF values having been obtained. Upon recording thermoEMF of E11 reference point with the dead end of the probe, the direct current is passed through its working end, the probe is cooled, the current increases until the minimal thermoEMF values at the free ends are obtained. Then the current is switched off, the minimal value of thermoEMF, E21 is recorded, and the optimal cooling current is measured. The current is then reversed, and the working end of the probe is heated. The increased value of thermoEMF, E31 is recorded. The working end of the probe is moved to the next i-th point, and the corresponding thermoEMF values e1i, e2i, e3i are recorded. The relative change of the heat conductivity in i-th point relative to the reference point is calculated according to the formula: