Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a variable localized pressure to a selected portion of the human spine to modify human behavior or treat a human condition or ailment. A flexible and resilient pressure member is brought into engagement with the spine portion, and a mechanism is connected to the pressure member to support it in engagement with the spine portion and to create reciprocatory movement of the pressure member in a predetermined timed sequence to effect the variable localized pressure on the spine portion.

Abstract: A harness apparatus for mounting a device on the outside of the tail of an animal, comprising a girth belt constructed to surround the body of the animal near the front legs thereof, the girth belt having a rearwardly extending belt portion positioned to be located near the spinal portion of the animal. A tail harness comprising a first flexible and resilient cord is connected at its forward end to the rear end of the girth belt portion. A second flexible and resilient cord having a first loop at its front end is connected to the rear end of the first cord, the second cord having two cord portions that extend rearwardly from the first loop and are constructed to extend around and under the tail of the animal. An adjustment device is mounted on the second cord portions near the rear end of the first loop to maintain them in closely adjacent relation. The adjustment device is slidable along the second cord portions and is positioned to be located in front of the tail of the animal.

Abstract: An effect analogous to a tail-pinch effect is evoked in humans by apparatus for applying variable localized pressure to the spine. Control of the pressure can be accomplished manually, by remote control and/or automatically. By selectively applying pressure a number of changes can be evoked in the human including, for example, causing an increase in appetite, a change in sexual behavior, increased blood flow to brain, and/or an increase of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. The effect is useful in treating Parkinson's disease, depressive disorders, stroke and other conditions.

Abstract: Compositions that are effective as salt substitutes and enhancers comprise novel mixtures of sodium chloride and derivatives of amiloride, indanyloxyacetic acid, or anthranilic acid. The present invention provides for a method of enhancing the saltiness of edible materials by the addition of the above-mentioned derivatives. The present invention further provides for a method of imparting saltiness to, or enhancing saltiness of, edible materials by the administration or use of the above-mentioned derivatives in lieu of the higher levels of sodium chloride that would be required if sodium chloride were being used alone.

Abstract: Novel compositions comprising mixtures of sodium chloride and choline-containing compounds which are effective as salt substitutes or enhancers are disclosed along with a method for imparting saltiness to, or enhancing the saltiness of, edible materials by the addition of these novel compositions. A method for enhancing the saltiness of edible materials by the addition of choline-containing compounds is also disclosed. Further, a process of producing the novel compositions in the form of free-flowing granules of good shelf-life and acceptable saltiness is disclosed.