To disrupt mitochondrial function in certain cells, controlling hardware causes a magnet to oscillate so as to generate an oscillating magnetic field. The oscillating magnetic field is applied to a volume of tissue including cells with degraded mitochondria to trigger apoptosis in the cells with degraded mitochondria.

Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to an individual, wherein the apparatus comprises: a head mount for disposition on the head of an individual; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies comprises a permanent magnet, and at least one of (i) a movement mechanism for moving the permanent magnet and/or (ii) a magnetic shield shutter mechanism, for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of an individual so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the individual; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each individual, whereby to provide individual-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to an individual, wherein the apparatus comprises: a head mount for disposition on the head of an individual; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies comprises a permanent magnet, and at least one of (i) a movement mechanism for moving the permanent magnet and/or (ii) a magnetic shield shutter mechanism, for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of an individual so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the individual; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each individual, whereby to provide individual-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

An apparatus and method configured to generate a magnetic field applied to a target location. The apparatus and method include a magnetic stimulation apparatus, including a permanent magnet configured to generate a magnetic field, and a magnetic shield configured to shield at least one target region from the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, wherein the magnetic shield includes at least one gap region configured to expose at least one other target region to the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet. At least one gap region is moveable so that the shielded at least one target region is exposed to the magnetic field at the other target region.

An apparatus and method configured to generate a magnetic field applied to a target location. The apparatus and method include a magnetic stimulation apparatus, including a permanent magnet configured to generate a magnetic field, and a magnetic shield configured to shield at least one target region from the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, wherein the magnetic shield includes at least one gap region configured to expose at least one other target region to the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet. At least one gap region is moveable so that the shielded at least one target region is exposed to the magnetic field at the other target region.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of anxiety. Described are methods and devices to treat anxiety that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of anxiety.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of anxiety. Described are methods and devices to treat anxiety that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of anxiety.

An improved apparatus and technique for realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy in the medical field, in which permanent magnet devices and optional accoutrements are positioned against various human body parts and portions. Preferably, the magnetic apparatus is relatively thin, and formed of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials. The therapeutic effects of the magnetic apparatus are maximized, and the pad is maintained in contact with the body part through a specific treatment regime, providing a simple and economical way of realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy.

An improved apparatus and technique for realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy in the medical field, in which permanent magnet devices and optional accoutrements are positioned against various human body parts and portions. Preferably, the magnetic apparatus is relatively thin, and formed of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials. The therapeutic effects of the magnetic apparatus are maximized, and the pad is maintained in contact with the body part through a specific treatment regime, providing a simple and economical way of realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy.

The invention relates to a device for generating a very-low-frequency pulsed magnetic field carried by a very-low-frequency alternating magnetic field and intended to be applied to a region of the human body, the device is provided with a plurality of pairs of angular magnet sectors of opposite polarity, the pairs of angular magnet sectors being centered on one same axis of rotation, angularly spaced apart from one another, and set in rotation at a predetermined speed about the axis of rotation so as to generate an alternating magnetic field at a predefined frequency, and at least one conductive wire coil centered on the axis of rotation of the angular magnet sectors and supplied with a pulsed electric current so as to generate a pulsed magnetic field superimposed over the alternating magnetic field generated by the setting in rotation of the angular magnet sectors.