rTMS at harmonics of biological signals

摘要

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is administered at a pulse rate that is equal to or a harmonic of a biological metric of a patient. The purpose is to 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 a desired EEG frequency. The desired EEG frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted.

主权项

1. A method of modulating a brain activity of a mammal wherein said method comprises subjecting the mammal to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) at a frequency of a non-EEG biological metric, or a harmonic or sub-harmonic of said non-EEG biological metric, for a time sufficient to modulate said brain activity and wherein an improvement in a physiological condition or a neuropsychiatric condition is achieved.