Abstract: A method for treating a wound includes the steps of: (1) introducing ambient air into an oxygen concentrator that increases an oxygen concentration of the ambient air and forms a first output gas; (2) introducing the first output gas into a corona discharge generator that transforms the first output gas into a second output gas by converting portions of the concentrated oxygen into reactive oxygen species (ROS), and converting portions of the nitrogen gas into nitrogen reactive species (NRS); and (3) delivering the second output gas into a multi-gas compartment within a treatment device in which the wound is positioned.

Abstract: Ultra-low frequency (ULF) tactile stimuli, generated by an electro-mechanical actuator, have a spectrum of biological effects. These frequencies are herewith defined as 2 Hz or lower and may comprise stimulus frequencies as low as 0.1 Hz, or one cycle per ten seconds. The ULF generator can be paired with at least one sensor that is configured to monitor a physiological property of the user. A controller is in communication with the at least one electro-mechanical actuator and the at least one sensor and is configured to control operation of the at least one electro-mechanical actuator, in at least a first operating mode, based on measurements of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: Ultra-low frequency (ULF) tactile stimuli, generated by an electro-mechanical actuator, have a spectrum of biological effects. These frequencies are herewith defined as 2 Hz or lower and may comprise stimulus frequencies as low as 0.1 Hz, or one cycle per ten seconds. The ULF generator can be paired with at least one sensor that is configured to monitor a physiological property of the user. A controller is in communication with the at least one electro-mechanical actuator and the at least one sensor and is configured to control operation of the at least one electro-mechanical actuator, in at least a first operating mode, based on measurements of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a system for a plant culture to promote plant growth while concomitantly providing microbial protection including a main housing having a hollow interior which is divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a membrane that extends across the hollow interior of the main housing. The membrane provides a fluid barrier between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first compartment receives foliage of the plant and the second compartment receives a lower stem and roots of the plant.

Abstract: The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived.

Abstract: The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived.

Abstract: An ozone/oxygen treatment system comprising an ozone generator for generating a predetermined ozone/oxygen mixture; and a treatment chamber connected to the ozone generator for receiving and applying the ozone/oxygen mixture to a predetermined portion of a patient's body, the treatment chamber having variable size and shape for enclosing said predetermined body portion and having a structure enabling the treatment chamber to enclose without touching the body portion. Also disclosed is a sensor disposed in the treatment chamber for sensing at least one of ozone concentration, temperature, humidity and bacterial gases. A control unit receives data from the sensor and automatically maintains the ozone concentration and/or heat or humidity at a predetermined range. Arrangements may be provided for directing the ozone to the body portion to be treated, and/or for directing the ozone to the interior and/or underneath a wound biofilm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating sleep-inducing stimuli, including a programmable controller operable for generating a sleep-inducing rhythm; and a transducer unit containing at least one transducer connected to the controller for receiving the sleep-inducing rhythm and generating and applying the sleep-inducing stimuli to a user in accordance with the rhythm. The stimuli may be in the form of vibration, warmth, light, sound, and/or electrical current. The stimuli are adapted to induce alpha, theta, and/or delta brain waves to induce sleep.

Abstract: A plurality of patches are prepared, containing a therapeutic agent, particularly NaCl, another salt, or another type of agent, for being held in contact with a portion of the oral cavity in order to treat a dental condition. The patches have respective concentrations of NaCl such that the concentrations cover a range from substantially hypotonic to substantially hypertonic. In particular, the plurality of patches may have a corresponding plurality of respective concentrations between about 0.22% and about 25% (weight/volume).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery system and a treatment protocol designed to accurately and reliably deliver ozone to biological liquids or to other liquids containing reactive solutes or particles. To effect the accurate delivery of ozone to such liquids, ozone is delivered to the liquid via a gas permeable interface, under controlled conditions, while the liquid passes along the opposite side of the interface. In one variant, ozone is interfaced with the liquid via a specially configured ozone-permeable interface constructed of silicone and/or any of its polymers or congeners.

Abstract: There is disclosed a delivery system for providing ozone to a patient having an external pathogenic condition. The system has an ozone generation portion and a delivery portion which includes a source of oxygen connected to an ozone generator and a delivery portion which is a flexible envelope for encompassing a portion of a patient to be treated. The system also includes cooperative elements and gauges to provide and precisely control the amounts of ozone and physical properties thereof very precisely in order to provide the desired treatment to the patient.