Frequency specific sensory stimulation
First Claim
1. A method of treating a mental disorder in a patient in need thereof which comprises detecting a single frequency of a non-EEG biological metric of a patient, subjecting a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere of the patient'"'"'s brain to at least one sensory stimulation signal at only the single frequency, or only a harmonic thereof, of the non-EEG biological metric, wherein the left and right hemispheres are subjected to only one of the single frequency and the harmonic thereof throughout an entire treatment session and wherein the frequency of the stimulation signal is within an Alpha electroencephalography (EEG) band of the patient.
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Abstract
One or more sensory, auditory and/or visual stimuli are presented to a subject at a specific frequency that is equal to, or a harmonic of, the intrinsic frequency of one or more of the subject'"'"'s biological signals. The purpose is to indirectly (through the eyes, ears, or touch) provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to the interested EEG frequency. The interested frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted. Additionally, games and programs (audio, video, computer) can incorporate Pavlovian cues to facilitate placing the brain in an acceptable state. In one embodiment, the ticking sound of a repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) device is played to subconsciously remind the patient of the rTMS treatment and thereby produce a therapeutic effect. Additionally, physical stimulus such as tapping or low-level electrical stimulation at a predetermined rate will accomplish the same effect.
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- 1. A method of treating a mental disorder in a patient in need thereof which comprises detecting a single frequency of a non-EEG biological metric of a patient, subjecting a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere of the patient'"'"'s brain to at least one sensory stimulation signal at only the single frequency, or only a harmonic thereof, of the non-EEG biological metric, wherein the left and right hemispheres are subjected to only one of the single frequency and the harmonic thereof throughout an entire treatment session and wherein the frequency of the stimulation signal is within an Alpha electroencephalography (EEG) band of the patient.
- 6. A method of improving a physical condition in a patient in need thereof which comprises detecting a single frequency of a non-EEG biological metric of a patient, subjecting a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere of the patient'"'"'s brain to at least one sensory stimulation signal at only the single frequency, or only a harmonic thereof, of the non-EEG biological metric, wherein the left and right hemispheres are subjected to only one of the single frequency and the harmonic thereof throughout an entire treatment session, and wherein the frequency of the stimulation signal is within an Alpha electroencephalography (EEG) band of the patient.
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