Patent Publication Number: US-2003233122-A1

Title: Apparatus and method for physiological treatment with electromagnetic energy

Description:
BACKGROUND  
       [0001] 1. Technical Field  
       [0002] The present description is related generally to techniques to assist the body in self-healing and, more particularly, to a system and method for activation of healing mechanisms using electromagnetic energy.  
       [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art  
       [0004] Individual cells in a subject are electrochemical units having a metabolic chemistry with both electrical and chemical properties. Each cell is surrounded by a membrane which acts a “battery” that is continually recharged by the metabolic chemistry of the cell. The cell supports an electrical potential across the membrane, called a transmembrane potential (TMP), which varies in a healthy cell from about 70 to 100 millivolts.  
       [0005] When the energy level (bioenergy) of a “sick” cell is reduced by trauma, disease, parasitic infection such as HIV or malnutrition, the TMP falls along with the biochemical metabolism, especially production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), until the cell either recovers, undergoes mitosis or dies.  
       [0006] Harmless irradiation of the body by exogenic, non-ionizing pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) for short periods (i.e., minutes) at long intervals (i.e., days or weeks) has been shown to be highly effective in relieving pain, healing trauma and clearing or controlling infections.  
       [0007] The healing of diseased or damaged cells is enhanced by the application of electrical current directly to an area of the body, or by exposing an area of the body to an electromagnetic field to induce an electrical current in the diseased or damaged cells. The added current aids healing by raising the TMP and restoring energy to the cells. The electrical current supports the exchange of potassium and sodium ions, and facilitates the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Normal healthy cells are not adversely affected by the added current because a membrane with a normal TMP will not accept additional charge.  
       [0008] Electromagnetic fields have been applied to treat a number of diseases. For example, cancer cells have been exposed to electromagnetic fields. It is believed that, as a typical cancer cell grows, its TMP falls. The growing cancer cell will undergo mitosis when its TMP falls below a threshold. The application of an electromagnetic field can maintain the TMP of a cancer cell above the threshold to prevent the mitosis from occurring. As a result, the cancer cell grows too large for its membrane and cannot absorb sufficient nutrients to survive. Eventually, the cancer cell dies. Electromagnetic (EM) fields have also been applied to treat bacterial infections, relieve pain, and to eliminate tapeworm and hookworm infestations.  
       [0009] The reaction of various species of sick cells is frequency dependent. However, the frequencies required by specific cells is not readily determined. Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a system and method for treating individuals with complex frequency EM fields. The present invention provides this, and other advantages as will be apparent from the following figures and accompanying detailed description.  
       BRIEF SUMMARY  
       [0010] Disclosed is an apparatus and method for physiological treatment. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises an electromagnetic field generator and a microcurrent generator. In one embodiment the microcurrent generator is synchronized for operation with the electromagnetic field generator. In addition, a photonic accumulator may be used in conjunction with the electromagnetic field generator and the microcurrent generator or used independently of the electromagnetic field generator and the microcurrent generator.  
       [0011] In one embodiment, the electromagnetic field generator comprises a spark gap generator with first and second spaced apart electrodes. The spark gap generator may be coupled to a step-up transformer, such as a Tesla coil, to generate a high voltage electromagnetic field having power density across a broad portion of the spectrum.  
       [0012] The microcurrent generator may also comprise a spark gap device to generate broad spectrum microcurrents. The microcurrent generator may comprise a handheld electrode and a plate electrode placed in contact with the subject for a therapeutic period of time such that at least a portion of the generated microcurrent flows from the handheld electrode to the plate electrode via the subject.  
       [0013] The electromagnetic field generator and the microcurrent generator may be configured for in-phase operation. In a typical implementation, the electromagnetic field generator has power density ranging from less than 100 hertz to more than a gigahertz.  
       [0014] The photonic accumulator may comprise a housing having first aperture to permit the entry of photons emitted from the subject and a first light source. A second aperture in the housing permits entry of the light generated by the first light source. In an exemplary embodiment, the first light source is a coherent light source. The photonic accumulator may further comprise a second light source to generate light that is introduced into the housing via a third aperture. The second light source may also generate coherent light in an exemplary embodiment. 
     
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)  
     [0015]FIG. 1 is a functional bock diagram of a system constructed in accordance with the present description.  
     [0016]FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the circuit of FIG. 1.  
     [0017]FIG. 3 is a timing waveform illustrating the operation of the circuit of FIG. 2.  
     [0018]FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a portion of the circuit of FIG. 1.  
     [0019]FIG. 5 is a timing waveform illustrating the operation of the circuit of FIG. 4.  
     [0020]FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a fragmentary portion of one electrode and a spark gap coupled thereto.  
     [0021]FIG. 7 is a side view of the spark gap of FIG. 6.  
     [0022]FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a photonic accumulator.  
     [0023]FIG. 9 is a plan view of the rear wall of the photonic accumulator of FIG. 8.  
     [0024]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1.  
     [0025]FIG. 11 is a side view of the housing of FIG. 9 illustrating the placement of the subject for operation with the system.  
     [0026]FIG. 12 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of an exemplary embodiment of a device constructed in accordance with the present description. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
     [0027]FIG. 1 is functional block diagram of a device constructed in accordance with the present description. The device is embodied in a system  100  that comprises an electromagnetic (EM) field generator  102 , a microcurrent generator  104 , and a photonic accumulator  106 . A power supply  108  provides electrical power for the EM field generator  102 , the microcurrent generator  104 , and the photonic accumulator  106 . The power supply  108  may also include an optional timer  108   a  to automatically time the therapeutic treatment of the subject. The timer  108   a  is a conventional component that may be implemented in a variety of different manners. For example, the timer  108   a  may comprise a push button (not shown) that automatically activates the system  100  for a predetermined time period when the push button is activated. Alternatively, the timer  108   a  may include a motor and a knob, which the user turns to the desired time of therapeutic treatment. Other alternatives may be used to implement the timer  108   a , which need not be described in greater detail herein.  
     [0028] As will be described in greater detail below, the EM field generator  102  generates a broadband EM field with a power density ranging from low frequencies (Le., a few hertz) to frequencies in the gigahertz range. In an exemplary embodiment, the power density ranges from less than 100 hertz to more than 1.0 gigahertz. The broadband EM field created by the EM field generator  102  substantially surrounds the subject thus exposing the subject to the wideband EM field.  
     [0029] Electromagnetic fields are increasingly being used to treat diseases in both human and animal subjects. Individual cells in a subject function in an electrical environment which influences the health of the cells. The electrical environment of the cells may be modified by placing the subject in the proximity of an electromagnetic (EM) field. It is believed that the presence of an EM field has a beneficial impact on diseased or damaged cells and, therefore, a need exists for a device to generate an appropriate EM field and a method for treating subjects with the EM field generated by the device.  
     [0030] Because the reaction of various types of cells is frequency dependent, the present invention advantageously provides a wide spectrum of harmonics up to approximately 2 GHz. Although not intended to be limited by the following theory, the physiological basis for the effectiveness of the present invention is believed to be as follows: at a cellular level, magnetic fields penetrating the body generate microcurrents that are incrementally rectified by the non-linear impedance of cell membranes in such a manner as to increase TMP, and consequently ATP production, in effect heightening the cell&#39;s bioenergy.  
     [0031] At a molecular level, the alternating electrical field (1) at some specific frequency within the broad spectrum of EM energy may excite specific molecular resonance such as to accelerate biochemical processes, and/or (2) the bipolar oscillations of the electric fields may excite mechanical vibrations of electrically charged molecules (anions/cations) in the tissues to produce acoustic energy that operates to increase blood flow and membrane permeability (electrophoresis). At an atomic level, the alternating magnetic fields may affect electron spin and/or linkage bonds in such a manner as to expedite biochemical processes.  
     [0032] At the same time, the subject is posited in contact with electrodes from the microcurrent generator  104 , which generates a wideband microcurrent. Although not intended to be limited by the following theory, the physiological basis for the effectiveness of the microcurrent is believed to be as follows:  
     [0033] As the microcurrents at broadband frequencies pass through the subject, it activates energy meridians within the body. Energy meridians form the basis of acupuncture and acupressure treatment wherein the acupuncture/acupressure activates meridians at points of energy blockage to balance energy flow in the body and thereby activate self healing mechanisms. Similarly, the microcurrents generated by the microcurrent generator  104  are believed to activate meridians and thus activate the body&#39;s own self healing mechanisms.  
     [0034] Furthermore, it is known that the human body emits a form of EM energy that may be described as an auric field. This auric field may be visualized using known technologies, such as Kirlian photography and other modalities. Scientists have determined that the EM energy emitted from the body is the result of photons circulating among molecules and being passed from one atom to another. Scientists hypothesize that molecules, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) may function as selective resonators for photon information and energy. For example, it is known that in the presence of structural subluxations of the cranium, spine, extremities, muscular spasms and ligamentous inflammation, there is an alteration and intensification of light emissions at the point of dysfunction. As noted above, Kirlian photography may be used to indicate the presence of such dysfunctions.  
     [0035] Despite the ability to measure such variations in photonic emission from the body, there is presently no suitable mechanism for utilizing this information to activate healing processes within the body. The photonic accumulator  106  uses coherent light to energize a portion of the photonic emissions from the body. Although not intended to be limited by the following theory, the physiological basis for the effectiveness of light activation of the photonic emissions is that a portion of the light activated photonic emissions are reflected back to the body to activate self-healing processes within the body.  
     [0036] In their book “The Living Energy Universe,” Drs. Schwartz and Russek quote another scientist who states that human DNA may function as a receiver for a class of photons called biophotons. DNA and other molecules may function as selective resonators for photonic information. The reflection of light emitted from the body reflects back a memory of what should or could be a normal physiologic function and thereby assists in biologic retrieval and reprogramming of systems and tissues to aid in their return to correct functionality. The present invention is directed to a technique to activate the body&#39;s self-healing mechanisms through the use of monochromatic and/or coherent light and reflective surfaces to reflect the body&#39;s own electromagnetic emissions.  
     [0037] For example, a reflection of increased or intensified light emissions at the point of dysfunction, such as are known to occur in the locale of muscular spasms and ligamentous inflammation helps redirect the body&#39;s energy to correct the dysfunction and thus assists in the self-healing process.  
     [0038] Details of the EM field generator  102  are shown in the circuit diagram of FIG. 2. While the functional block diagram of FIG. 1 illustrates a single power supply  108 , the power supplies for the various portions of the system  100  are illustrated separately for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the various power supplies may be provided individually or as a portions of a single power supply. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the power supply  108  includes a transformer  110  having a primary winding  112  coupled through a magnetic core to a secondary winding  114 . In an exemplary embodiment, the transformer  110  is a step-up transformer having an input configured for operation with a 120 volt AC source and designed for connection to a conventional AC outlet.  
     [0039] The system  100  is described herein for connection with a conventional power source found in the United States and other countries. However, the present invention is not limited to use in those countries. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the power supply  108  may be readily adapted for operation in other countries, such as European countries where the standard voltage and frequency are somewhat different. However, these are minor design choices well within the scope of knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Power switches, plugs, fuses and the like are typically included in the power supply  108 , but are omitted here for the sake of brevity.  
     [0040] The secondary of the transformer  110  generates approximately 6,000 volts AC. The outputs of the secondary winding  114  are coupled to the plates of a capacitor  120 . A first end of the capacitor  120  is coupled to a first terminal  122  of a spark gap  124 . An air core resonant transformer  130  is coupled to the power supply  108  through a second terminal  126  of the spark gap  124 . Specifically, the second terminal  126  is coupled to a first end of an inductor  132 . A second end of the variable inductor  132  is connected to the circuit ground along with the second end of the capacitor  120  and one end of the secondary winding  114 .  
     [0041] The inductor  132  is coupled to a Tesla coil  136  across an air gap  138 . In practice, the air gap  138  is made as small as possible to minimize losses in the coupling. However, the air gap  138  must be large enough to prevent arcing between the inductor  132  and the Tesla coil  136 . In addition, the inductor  132  may be tuned for optimal operation with the Tesla coil  136 . A first end of the Tesla coil  136  is coupled to the circuit ground while the second end of the Tesla coil is open to thereby generate the broadband EM field.  
     [0042]FIG. 3 illustrates a timing waveform of the EM field generator  102 . The voltage on the capacitor  120  rises until it exceeds the threshold required to arc across the spark gap  124 . The first and second electrodes  122  and  126  may be positioned with respect to each other to provide control over the arc voltage. When the voltage arcs across the spark gap  124 , a broadband radiation is generated. Thus, the EM radiation is pulsed EM radiation at a pulse rate determined by the line frequency (e.g., 60 Hz). The EM radiation may be thought of as “natural” frequencies since they are dictated by the characteristics of the conductor (i.e., the air surrounding the spark gap  124 ). In an exemplary embodiment, electrical wires coupling the transformer  110  to the capacitor  120  and the spark gap  124  are spark plug wires, which have an inherent resistance. Thus, the capacitor  120  is charged at a rate determined by the resistance of the connecting wires and the value of the capacitance. In an exemplary embodiment, the capacitor  120  has a value of 0.01 microfarads and the wire used for interconnections has a resistance of approximately 100 ohms. Those skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in the resistance or capacitance values without adversely affecting operation of the system  100 .  
     [0043] Details of the microcurrent generator  104  are shown in the circuit diagram of FIG. 4. As previously discussed, the power supply  108  of FIG. 1 may be implemented as a series of independent power supplies or incorporated into a single integrated power supply. Returning to FIG. 4, the power supply  108  comprises a transformer  150  having a primary winding  152  coupled through a magnetic core to a secondary winding  154 . In an exemplary embodiment, the transformer  150  is a step-up transformer having an input configured for connection to a 120 volt AC source. The secondary of the transformer  150  generates approximately 12,000 volts AC. As discussed above with respect to the EM generator  102 , spark plug wire is used for the electrical conductors in the microcurrent generator  104 .  
     [0044] One side of the secondary winding  154  is coupled to an electrode  160 . In an exemplary embodiment, the electrode  160  is a foil conductor, such as a gold foil conductor. The electrode  160  is sandwiched between an upper glass plate  162   u  and a lower glass plate  162   l . In an exemplary embodiment, the upper and lower glass plates  162   u  and  162   l  are {fraction (3/16)} inch-thick tempered glass plates.  
     [0045] The other side of the secondary winding  154  is coupled to a hand-held electrode  166  and to a spark gap generator  176 . The hand-held electrode may be implemented by a circular fluorescent tube  168  in which electrodes  170  are coupled together and connected to the secondary winding  154  of the transformer  150 . A conventional fluorescent tube  168  contains Mercury in a vapor state. However, the fluorescent tube  168  may contain other gases, such as Xenon in addition to or as a substitute for Mercury. Alternatively, the fluorescent tube  168  may contain other conventional gases and phosphors. Knowledge of fluorescent tubes and their operations within the knowledge of ordinary skill in the art need not be described in greater detail herein. Operational details of the system  100  using the hand-held electrode  166  are provided below.  
     [0046] Coupled in parallel with the hand-held electrode  166  is a spark gap  176 . The spark gap electrode  176  is maintained in physical contact with the upper glass plate  162   u . Those skilled in the art will recognize that the spark gap electrode  176  and the electrode  160  are positioned on opposite sides of the upper glass plate  162   u  thus forming a capacitor in which the upper glass plate is a dielectric material between the two conductors (i.e., the electrode  160  and the spark gap electrode  176 ).  
     [0047] In operation, the voltage produced by the secondary winding  154  is applied to the electrode  160  and the spark gap electrode  176 . As the voltage between the electrode  160  and the spark gap electrode  176  increases, arcing occurs from the spark gap electrode. FIG. 5 illustrates a timing waveform of the microcurrent generator  104 . The voltage on the spark gap electrode  176  increases until arcing occurs generating broadband microcurrents. As discussed above with respect to the EM field generator  102 , the microcurrent generator  104  generates microcurrents at natural frequencies, which are dictated by the characteristics of the conductor (i.e., the air surrounding the spark gap electrode  176 ).  
     [0048] In one embodiment, the transformers  110  and  150  are arranged so that the electromagnetic field generated by the EM field generator  102  and the microcurrent generated by the microcurrent generator  104  are in phase. This can be done simply by arranging the leads of the secondary windings so as to provide the proper phasing in the power supply  108  for the transformers  110  and  150 . Alternatively, the electromagnetic field generated by the EM field generator  102  and the microcurrent generated by the microcurrent generator  104  may be arranged so as to operate out of phase with respect to each other. In yet another alterative embodiment, a switch (not shown) may be used to adjust the phasing of the EM field generator  102  and microcurrent generator  104  so as to be in phase or out of phase at the discretion of the operator.  
     [0049] Details of construction of the spark gap conductor  176  are illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a top plan view illustrating a fragmentary portion of the upper glass plate  162   u  and the spark gap electrode  176 . In an exemplary embodiment, the spark gap electrode  176  is formed from a copper plate and is substantially rectangular in shape with one or more projections  180  extending from one of the long sides of the rectangularly shaped spark gap electrode  176 . As best seen in FIG. 7, which is a side view of the spark gap electrode  176 , the projections  180  are curved and extend downward toward the upper glass plate  162   u . In this manner, the current density is maximized at the projections  180  and is the point at which arcing occurs. The spark gap electrode  176  also includes an aperture  182  to permit the connection of electrical wiring. The aperture  182  may also serve to retain the spark gap electrode  176  in position with respect to the upper glass plate  162   u . Alternatively, the spark gap electrode  176  may be fixed in position using a clamp (not shown), or other conventional mechanical retention device. Care must be taken not to short out the spark gap electrode  176 .  
     [0050]FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the photonic accumulator  106 , which is contained within a housing  184 . Although the precise shape of the photonic accumulator housing  184  is not critical to satisfactory operation of the system  100 , in an exemplary embodiment, the photonic accumulator  106  is substantially rectangular in shape and contains an aperture  190  in a front wall  192  facing the subject. A lens  194  may be positioned in association with the aperture  190  to focus photonic emissions from the subject onto a rear wall  196  of the photonic accumulator  106 . In an exemplary embodiment, the front wall  192  and rear wall  196  are covered with a reflective surface, such as a mirror, to reflect photons. Alternatively, all interior surfaces of the photonic accumulator  106  may be coated with reflective surfaces.  
     [0051] The rear wall  196  of the photonic accumulator  106  contains a pair of apertures  198  to permit the introduction of light into the photonic accumulator  106 . A light source  200  is positioned adjacent one of the rear apertures  198  and produces visible light. In an exemplary embodiment, the light source  200  is a coherent light source producing light having a wavelength of approximately 650 nm. The light source  200  is positioned so as to direct the light off the reflective front wall  192 . The reflective surfaces on the front and rear walls  192  and  196  cause the light from the light source  200  to be reflected multiple times within the photonic accumulator  106  thereby enhancing activation of biophotons emitted from the subject.  
     [0052] In addition, a light source  202  is positioned adjacent the second rear aperture  198  to deliver additional light into the photonic accumulator  106 . In an exemplary embodiment, the light source  202  is a coherent infrared light source having a wavelength of approximately 805 nm. The light source  202  is also positioned to direct light onto the reflective front surface  192 . Thus, the light sources  200  and  202  direct light into the photonic accumulator  106  for interaction with biophotons emitted from the subject. Although not limited to this theory of operation, it is believed that a portion of the activated biophotons are reflected back through the lens  194  and onto the subject to enable activation of the body&#39;s self-healing mechanisms.  
     [0053] The light sources  200  and  202  are readily powered by a low voltage DC power supply (not shown), which forms a portion of the power supply  108 , illustrated in FIG. 1. In an alternative embodiment, only one of the light sources is provided and thus only one of the apertures  198  in required in the rear wall  196 .  
     [0054] As best seen in FIG. 9, the rear wall  196  of the housing  184  is surrounded by an opaque member  186 , which serves to define a limited area at which the photonic emissions from the subject will be directed. The opaque member  186  may be satisfactorily implemented using a variety of techniques. In one embodiment, the opaque member  186  may be a black circular O-ring, which may be manufactured from rubber or other suitable pliable material. The specific type of material used to implement the opaque member is not critical to satisfactory operation of the invention. Furthermore, the opaque member  186  may be designed to have a shape other than a circular shape. Light from the light sources  200  and  202  are reflected off the reflective surface of the front wall  192  and into an area of the rear wall  196  within the opaque member  186 .  
     [0055]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a housing  210  containing the system  100 . The electronics, including the EM field generator  102 , microcurrent generator  104 , photonic accumulator  106  and power supply  108  are all contained within the housing  210 . In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10, the microcurrent electrodes are exposed for operation with the subject. The electrode  160  sandwiched between the glass plates  162   u  and  162   l  are roller mounted to extend from within the housing during operation. For storage purposes, the electrode  160  and glass plates  162   u  and  162   l  may be stored within the housing  210 . The hand-held electrode  166  may be conveniently mounted on an external portion of the housing  210  using any convenient mechanism, such as a hook, Velcro, or other fastener. These fasteners are conventional in operation and need not be described or illustrated herein.  
     [0056] In operation, the electrode  160  and glass plates  162   u  and  162   l  are extracted from the housing  210  and positioned adjacent the subject. The handheld electrode  166  may be removed from its mounting position on the external portion of the housing  210  and held by the subject. The operation of the system  100  may be best understood with respect to FIG. 11, which is a side view of the housing  210 . The subject is positioned adjacent the housing  210  to permit placement of the subject&#39;s bare feet on the upper glass plate  162   u . During operation of the system  100 , the subject grasps the hand-held electrode  166  thereby inducing microcurrents to flow between the electrode  160  and the handheld electrode  166  via the subject. As previously discussed, it is believed that the broadband microcurrents activate energy meridians within the subject to thereby promote self-healing. In addition, the EM field generator  102  (see FIG. 1) within the housing  210  generates an EM field, roughly illustrated by a reference numeral  212  in FIG. 11. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a multitude of electromagnetic field lines generated by the EM field generator  102  will envelope the subject. However, for the sake of simplicity, the multiple electromagnetic lines are illustrated as the EM field  212 .  
     [0057] During the period of time during which the subject in exposed to the electromagnetic field  212  and receives the microcurrent from the microcurrent generator  104 , biophotons emitted from the subject are delivered through the aperture  190  in the housing  212  into the photonic accumulator  106 , as described above. The biophotons collected by the photonic accumulator  106  are exposed to the light sources  200  and  210  (see FIG. 8) as previously discussed.  
     [0058] The subject receives treatment by the system  100  for a therapeutic period of time. The operation of the system  100  is illustrated in the flowchart of FIG. 12 where at a start  220 , the subject is placed in position proximate the housing  210  so as to be within the electromagnetic field  212  when the system is activated. At step  222 , the subject or an operator sets the timer  108   a  (see FIG. 1) for a therapeutic period of time. In one example, the subject may receive preliminary dosages of approximately 5-10 minutes. The period of time may be lengthened or shortened as appropriate. In step  224 , the subject is placed in contact with the microcurrent electrodes (e.g., the electrode  160  via the upper glass plate  162   u  and the hand-held electrode  166 ).  
     [0059] In step  226 , the microcurrent is adjusted. The microcurrent generator  104  is limited in current to approximately 2500 microamps. In practice, the user can control the level of microcurrent by adjusting the tightness with which the subject grasps the hand-held electrode  166 . The user may also adjust the level of microcurrent by regulating the amount of contact between the subject&#39;s feet and the upper glass plate  162   u . For example, placing both feet firmly on the upper glass plate  162   u  will maximize the microcurrent flowing through the subject. Removing one foot or rolling the subject&#39;s feet so that only a portion of the feet make contact with the upper glass plate  162   u  will effectively reduce the level of microcurrent. Thus, the microcurrent generator  104  can be readily adjusted to the comfort level of the subject.  
     [0060] In decision  228 , the system determines whether the time has expired. If the time has not expired, the result of decision  228  is NO and the system returns to the beginning of decision  228  until the therapeutic period of time has expired. During this time, the subject is exposed to both the electromagnetic field  212 , and receives the microcurrent from the microcurrent generator  104 . In addition, biophotons emitted from the subject are accumulated by the photonic accumulator  106  and enhanced or activated by the light sources  200  and  202 .  
     [0061] When the therapeutic period of time has expired, the result of decision  228  is YES. In that event, in step  230 , the power supply  108  is deactivated so as to terminate the electromagnetic field, the microcurrent, and the light sources  200  and  202  in the photonic accumulator  106 . The process ends at  232 .  
     [0062] Thus, the system  100  provides a technique by which the subject may be exposed in safe dosages to broadband electromagnetic fields, microcurrents, and receives activated biophotons. The process may be repeated as needed.  
     [0063] All of the above U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications and non-patent publications referred to in this specification and/or listed in the Application Data Sheet, are incorporated herein by reference, in their entirety.  
     [0064] From the foregoing it will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except as by the appended claims.