Abstract: Methods of enhancing homeostatic capacity in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include increasing the amplitude of an input resultant response of a homeostatic system component of the subject in a manner sufficient to enhance homeostatic capacity of the subject. Also provided are devices configured for use in practicing the methods. Aspects of the invention further include methods of treating a subject for a condition via enhancement of homeostatic capacity. The methods and devices described herein find use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a food allergy condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to a subject in need thereof a psychedelic agent in a manner effective to treat the subject for a food allergy condition. Effective administration of a psychedelic agent may include administering the psychedelic agent in an amount effective to treat the subject for the food allergy condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have a food allergy condition.