TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a device and method of use. In particular, the present invention relates to a device and method for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Allergies are very common and increasing in many parts of the world, affecting around one in three people at some time in their lives. There are many different causes of allergy and symptoms vary from mild to potentially life threatening. Allergy is also one of the major factors associated with the cause and persistence of asthma.

[0003] Allergy occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless for most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, moulds, foods and some medicines.

[0004] For instance, when a person who is allergic to a particular allergen comes into contact with it, an allergic reaction occurs. This begins when the allergen enters the body, triggering an antibody response. The antibodies attach themselves to mast cells within the body, and when the allergen comes into contact with the antibodies, the mast cells respond by releasing certain substances, including histamine. When the release of histamine is due to an allergen, the resulting swelling and inflammation is extremely irritating and uncomfortable.

[0005] There is still much to be learnt regarding how allergies occur, and potential new treatments have occurred in recent years (such as the potential remission of food allergies using Janus kinase inhibitors). However, while these treatments may appear promising, it may be some years before medications based on these treatments become available to the general public.

[0006] In the meantime, allergy sufferers rely on medications such as antihistamines to provide relief from their symptoms. In the case of severe life-threatening allergic reactions, adrenaline may be administered. However, these medications relieve the symptoms of allergy only, and do not attempt to treat the cause of the allergy itself.

[0007] Thus, there would be an advantage if it were possible to provide a device and/or method for use in the treatment or prevention of allergies and other diseases and disorders. [0008] It will be clearly understood that, if a prior art publication is referred to herein, this reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms part of the common general knowledge in the art in Australia or in any other country.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0009] The present invention is directed to a device and method for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder, which may at least partially overcome at least one of the abovementioned disadvantages or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.

[0010] With the foregoing in view, the present invention in a first aspect, resides broadly in a device for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder, the device comprising a receiving portion for receiving a substance including a stimulating agent, the receiving portion being electrically associated with a current modulation portion, and a treatment portion electrically associated with the current modulation portion, the treatment portion adapted for use with a subject.

[0011] The receiving portion may be of any suitable size, shape or configuration. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the receiving portion comprises one or more receiving surfaces adapted to receive a substance including a simulating agent such as an allergen, or a substance to which the subject's body has a repulsion. The substance may be of any suitable type, and it will be understood that the substance may vary depending on the condition of the subject being treated. For instance, if a subject has an allergy, the substance may include an allergen, particularly an allergen to which the subject has the allergy. Thus, if the subject has a grass allergy, the substance may be one or more grasses or a substance containing the allergen found in grasses Similarly, if the subject is allergic to, or is energetically repelling Vitamin E, the substance may contain Vitamin E (such as a cream, emulsion or the like).

[0012] Thus, it will be understood that the substance may comprise a metal or metal alloy (such as copper, nickel or the like), a food substance, a cream, emulsion or lotion, an animal product (such as hair, fur, feathers, insects or the like), dust, soil, grains (wheat, rice etc.) and the like.

[0013] In other embodiments of the invention, the substance may include a stimulating agent to which the subject has previously had an adverse physical or psychological reaction (i.e. a repulsion). For instance, the substance may include stimulating agents such as nicotine, alcohol, medication, lactose, gluten, foodstuffs and so on. [0014] In other embodiments of the invention, the stimulating agent to which the subject has previously had an adverse physical or psychological reaction may be a thought or a memory, such as a thought or memory of a physical or psychological trauma.

[0015] Preferably, the receiving portion is large enough to receive a sufficient quantity of a substance required for the treatment of the subject.

[0016] The receiving portion may be fabricated from any suitable material. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the receiving portion may be at least partially fabricated from an electrically conductive material. Any suitable conductive material may be used, such as, but not limited to an electrically conductive metal or metal alloy.

[0017] In some embodiments of the invention, the receiving portion may be in the form of a plate on which a substance is placed during use.

[0018] The receiving portion may further comprise a connection portion adapted to connect the receiving portion to the subject. The connection portion may be of any suitable size, shape or configuration, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention the connection portion may be at least partially fabricated from an electrically conductive material, such as a metal or metal alloy.

[0019] The connection portion may be connected to the subject using any suitable technique. For instance, the connection portion may comprise a handheld portion sized so as to fit in the palm of a subject. Alternatively, the connection portion may comprise a plate, electrode or the like adapted to be placed at a suitable location on the body of the subject. In some embodiments of the invention, the connection portion may be provided with adhesive members adapted to adhere the connection portion to the body of the subject.

[0020] In other embodiment of the invention, the connection portion may wrap around a portion of the subject's body (such as a finger, wrist or the like). Thus, the connection portion may comprise a sheath, sleeve or the like, or the wires connecting the treatment portion to the current modulation portion may be wrapped around a portion of the subject's body.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the connection portion may be connected to the subject via one or more intermediate members. Any suitable intermediate members may be provided, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intermediate members may be at least partially fabricated from an electrically conductive material, such as a metal or metal alloy. [0022] For instance, the intermediate members may comprise one or more electrodes or plates to which the connection portion (for instance in the form of a clip, such as a crocodile clip) may attach. In other embodiment of the invention, the intermediate members may comprise more invasive members, such as acupuncture needles, body jewellery, implants or the like, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0023] It is envisaged that the connection portion (or intermediate members if present) may be connected to any suitable part of the subject's body. However, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the connection portion (or intermediate members if present) may be connected to an acupuncture or acupressure point. For instance, if the device is used for the treatment of a disorder or disease of the heart, the connection portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the heart. Similarly, if the device is used for the treatment of a disorder or disease of the kidney, the connection portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the kidney. Alternatively, if the device is used for the treatment of a psychological or emotional disorder or disease, the connection portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the mind or brain.

[0024] In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, an intermediate member in the form of an acupuncture needle may be inserted into the subject's body at the location of a desired acupuncture or acupressure point. The connection portion may then be connected to the portion of the acupuncture needle projecting from the subject's body.

[0025] In some embodiments of the invention, a plurality of connection portions may be provided so that connection portions may be connected to more than one point on the subject's body.

[0026] In embodiments of the invention in which the connection portion is used to connect the device to the subject's body, it is envisaged that it may not be necessary to place a substance on the receiving portion. Instead, the connection of the connection portion to the subject's body may provide for the treatment a psychological or emotional disorder or disease, or for the treatment of a repulsion (adverse physical or psychological reaction) caused by an unwanted, persistent or negative thought, feeling, memory, phobia or emotion.

[0027] In other embodiments of the invention, the connection portion (or at least one of the plurality of connection portions, if present) may be connected to a person other than the subject. For instance, a connection portion may be connected to a practitioner, observer, or the like.

[0028] As previously stated, the receiving portion is electrically associated with the current modulation portion. The receiving portion may be electrically associated with the current modulation portion using any suitable technique. For instance, the receiving portion and the current modulation portion may be fabricated as a single unit, or may be formed separately but located in abutment with one another. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion and the current modulation portion may be electrically associated with one another via one or more electrically conductive wires. Any suitable electrically conductive wires may be used, and the exact type of electrically conductive wire used is not critical to the invention.

[0029] It will be understood that, in the context of the present invention, the term current modulation is intended to refer to any change made to an electrical current, such as, but no limited to, amplification, dampening, changes in frequency and so on, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0030] The current modulation portion may be of any suitable form and may include any suitable components. For instance, in some embodiments of the invention, the current modulation portion may include a current generating component. It will be understood that the strength of the current generated by the current generating component may vary depending on a number of factors, including the type and size of subject, the volume of the substance being used and so on. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the current generating component may comprise one or more batteries, although it will be understood that the device may also be connected to mains power. Any suitable batteries may be used, and it is envisaged that the number and type of batteries used may vary depending on the desired strength of the generated current and so on.

[0031] The current modulation portion may further comprise any suitable additional components. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the current modulation portion may further comprise one or more amplifiers or transistors.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the current modulation portion comprises a pair of transistors. While any suitable transistors may be used, in one embodiment of the invention the pair of transistors may comprise bipolar junction transistors. More specifically, the pair of transistors may comprise NPN transistors. It is envisaged that the current modulation portion may modulate an electromagnetic signal by resisting and/or filtering out an electrical component of the electromagnetic signal and allowing the magnetic component of the signal to continue to the subject. Thus, the subject may be presented with an altered electromagnetic signal. [0033] Without wishing to be bound by theory, it will be understood that bipolar junction transistors typically comprise three terminals: a base, a collector and an emitter. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion may be electrically associated with the base terminal of a first bipolar junction transistor, while the emitter of the first bipolar junction transistor may be electrically associated with the collector of a second bipolar junction transistor.

Similarly, the emitter of the second bipolar junction transistor may be electrically associated with the collector of the first bipolar junction transistor.

[0034] It is envisaged that the current modulation portion may form a quantum chip. In particular, it is envisaged that the current modulation portion may form a magnetic -driven quantum chip. It will be understood that the current modulation portion may operate at room temperature. Further, it will be understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, the device may function as a wave form treatment device.

[0035] The current modulation portion may be electrically associated with the treatment portion using any suitable technique. For instance, the treatment and the current modulation portion may be fabricated as a single unit, or may be formed separately but located in abutment with one another. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the treatment portion and the current modulation portion may be electrically associated with one another via one or more electrically conductive wires. Any suitable electrically conductive wires may be used, and the exact type of electrically conductive wire used is not critical to the invention.

[0036] In embodiments of the invention in which the current modulation portion comprises a one or more bipolar junction transistors, it is envisaged that the treatment portion may be electrically associated with the base terminal of the second bipolar junction transistor.

[0037] In some embodiments of the invention, the current that is modulated by the current modulation portion may be generated using a power source (such as one or more batteries associated with the current modulation portion). Alternatively, at least a portion of the current that is modulated by the current modulation portion may be generated from bioelectric and/or bioelectromagnetic currents. Alternatively, at least a portion of the current that is modulated by the current modulation portion may be induced by a magnetic field generated by one or more magnets associated with, or located near, the current modulation portion.

[0038] For instance, when the connection portion is connected to a subject, practitioner, observer or the like (hereinafter referred to collectively as "subject" for simplicity), bioelectric currents within the body of the subject may flow through the connection portion to the current modulation portion to provide a current to power the components of the current modulation portion.

[0039] In some embodiments of the invention, the device may further comprise a magnetic flux amplifying portion. The magnetic flux amplifying portion may be of any suitable form, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention the magnetic flux amplifying portion may be electrically associated with the current modulation portion.

[0040] It is envisaged that the magnetic flux amplifying portion may include one or more magnetic flux generating components that generate a magnetic flux through induction, and it will be understood that the strength of the magnetic flux generated by the magnetic flux generating components may vary depending on a number of factors, including the type and size of subject, the volume of the substance being used and so on. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the magnetic flux generating components may include an Integrated Circuit (IC) or chip. Any suitable IC or chip may be used, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the IC or chip may comprise a timer IC or chip such as, but not limited to a 555 time IC. It is envisaged that the IC may receive a current (either AC or DC, but preferably DC) of any suitable amperage, although it will be understood that the current is preferably maintained below about 100mA for safety reasons. The current may be received from any suitable source, such as, but not limited to, a battery such as a 9V battery.

[0041] Preferably, the current received by the IC may be modulated by the IC to induce an On/Off frequency. Any suitable frequency may be generated, and the frequency may be between 1 and 50 Hz, more preferably between 2 and 25 Hz, yet more preferably between 5 and 15 Hz and still more preferably between 7 and 10 Hz. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the frequency may be about 8 Hz. It is envisaged that a frequency of about 8 Hz may substantially mimic the Theta brainwave state and may therefore be beneficial in the treatment of a subject.

[0042] In some embodiments of the invention, the magnetic flux amplifying portion may further comprise a frequency modulation component. Any suitable frequency modulation component may be used, such as, but not limited to, a potentiometer and particularly a variable potentiometer. By varying the frequency that is passed to the subject, differing effects of the treatment may be achieved.

[0043] As previously stated, the magnetic flux amplifying portion is preferably electrically associated with the current modulation portion of the device. The magnetic flux amplifying portion may be electrically associated with the current modulation portion, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention may be associated with one or both of the bipolar junction transistors present in the current modulation portion. More preferably, the magnetic flux amplifying portion may be electrically associated with the base terminal of one or both of the bipolar junction transistors. The magnetic flux amplifying portion may be electrically associated with the current modulation portion using any suitable technique, although in a preferred embodiment, one or more electrically conductive members may be used to interconnect the magnetic flux amplifying portion and the current modulation portion. Any suitable electrically conductive members may be used, although in a preferred embodiment, the one or more electrically conductive members may comprise electrically conductive wires.

[0044] In a specific embodiment of the invention, a wire may extend from an output portion of the magnetic flux amplifying portion to a base terminal of a first bipolar junction transistor to a base terminal of a second bipolar junction transistor and then to an input portion of the magnetic flux amplifying portion so as to form a circuit. Alternatively, a wire may extend from an output portion of the magnetic flux amplifying portion to a base terminal of a second bipolar junction transistor to a base terminal of a first bipolar junction transistor and then to an input portion of the magnetic flux amplifying portion so as to form a circuit.

[0045] The treatment portion may be of any suitable size, shape or configuration, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention the connection portion may be at least partially fabricated from an electrically conductive material, such as a metal or metal alloy.

[0046] The treatment portion may be connected to the subject using any suitable technique. For instance, the treatment portion may comprise a handheld portion sized so as to fit in the palm of a subject. Alternatively, the treatment portion may comprise a plate, electrode or the like adapted to be placed at a suitable location on the body of the subject. In some embodiments of the invention, the treatment portion may be provided with adhesive members adapted to adhere the treatment portion to the body of the subject.

[0047] In other embodiments of the invention, the treatment portion may wrap or wind around a portion of the subject's body (such as a finger, wrist or the like). Thus, the treatment portion may comprise a sheath, sleeve or the like, or the wires connecting the treatment portion to the current modulation portion may be wrapped around a portion of the subject's body.

[0048] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the treatment portion may be connected to the subject via one or more intermediate members. Any suitable intermediate members may be provided, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intermediate members may be at least partially fabricated from an electrically conductive material, such as a metal or metal alloy.

[0049] For instance, the intermediate members may comprise one or more electrodes or plates to which the treatment portion (for instance in the form of a clip, such as a crocodile clip) may attach. In other embodiment of the invention, the intermediate members may comprise more invasive members, such as acupuncture needles, body jewellery, implants or the like, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0050] It is envisaged that the treatment portion (or intermediate members if present) may be connected to any suitable part of the subject's body. However, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the treatment portion (or intermediate members if present) may be connected to an acupuncture or acupressure point, and particularly an acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to a part of the body affected by the disease or disorder to be treated. For instance, if the device is used for the treatment of a disorder or disease of the heart, the treatment portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the heart. Similarly, if the device is used for the treatment of a disorder or disease of the kidney, the treatment portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the kidney. Alternatively, if the device is used for the treatment of a psychological or emotional disorder or disease, the treatment portion may be connected to the acupuncture or acupressure point corresponding to the mind or brain.

[0051] In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, an intermediate member in the form of an acupuncture needle may be inserted into the subject's body at the location of a desired acupuncture or acupressure point. The treatment portion may then be connected to the portion of the acupuncture needle projecting from the subject's body.

[0052] In some embodiments of the invention, a plurality of treatment portions may be provided so that treatment portions may be connected to more than one point on the subject's body.

[0053] In another aspect, the invention resides broadly in a method for treating or preventing a disease or disorder, the method comprising placing a substance including an allergen on a receiving portion of a device, connecting a treatment portion of the device to a subject, and generating an electrical current in a current modulation portion of the device, the current modulation portion being electrically associated with the receiving portion and the treatment portion.

[0054] The method may be performed for any suitable period of time. Preferably, however, the method is performed on the subject for a period of less than 10 minutes. More preferably, the method is performed on the subject for a period of less than 5 minutes. Most preferably, the method is performed on the subject for a period of about 2 minutes.

[0055] It will be understood that the device and method of the present invention may be used in the treatment of both particles (e.g. a stimulating agent) and waves (i.e. thoughts, memories or emotions).

[0056] In a further aspect, the invention resides broadly in use of a device in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder, said use comprising connecting the device of the first aspect to a subject and generating an electrical current in the current modulation portion.

[0057] In all aspects of the invention the disease or disorder may be associated one or more of the following: an allergy, or other disease or disorder of the immune system, anxiety, depression, diseases or disorders of the kidneys, diseases or disorders of the heart or hypothalamic-pituitary axis dysfunction.

[0058] In all aspects of the invention, the subject may be of any suitable form. Preferably, however, the subject may comprise a mammal, such as a human, domestic animal or the like.

[0059] In all aspects of the invention, it is envisaged that the device and method may function by altering the subject's energetic immune response from repulsion to attraction.

[0060] Conversely, when a stimulating agent creates a repulsion to attraction event in the subject's immune system and a subsequent ability of the body to utilise that stimulating agent (in the form of vital nutrients e.g. amino acids, vitamins, minerals etc) control is recreated in the inhibitory energy system. The lack of control of the inhibitory energetic system can create conditions for the growth of cancerous cells, allergies and auto-immune disease. The device and method of the present invention may result in the subject's immune system no longer repulsing the stimulating agent. Thus, the effect of regaining control of the inhibitory system may be restored and the normalisation of the immune system resulting in the spread of cancerous cells may be reduced or eliminated, allergies may be controlled and adverse immunological responses are controlled.

[0061] Any of the features described herein can be combined in any combination with any one or more of the other features described herein within the scope of the invention.

[0062] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.

TRIAL DATA

[0063] Seven subjects were treated for various conditions using the device of the present invention. The treatment for each subject was conducted using the device for a period of 2 minutes.

[0064] Following the treatments, all seven subjects (100%) reported an at least partial improvement in their condition. Of the seven subjects, three (42.86%) reported a complete resolution of their condition.

OSCILLOSCOPE TESTS

[0065] Tests were undertaken to determine the degree to which the device of the present invention was able to filter out an electrical component of an electromagnetic signal, thereby allowing only the magnetic component of the signal to continue to the subject.

[0066] A first test was conducted in which an oscilloscope was brought into contact with an acupuncture needle connected to a subject. This arrangement is illustrated in Figure 6. It was observed that the oscilloscope measured an electrical signal, as illustrated in Figure 7.

[0067] However, when the oscilloscope was brought into contact with the acupuncture needle when the device of the present invention was connected to the acupuncture needle and in operation, the oscilloscope did not detect an electrical signal, as illustrated in Figure 8. Thus, it may be concluded that the device of the present invention filters the electrical component of an electromagnetic signal, leaving only the magnetic component of the signal to continue to the subject.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0068] Preferred features, embodiments and variations of the invention may be discerned from the following Detailed Description which provides sufficient information for those skilled in the art to perform the invention. The Detailed Description is not to be regarded as limiting the scope of the preceding Summary of the Invention in any way. The Detailed Description will make reference to a number of drawings as follows:

[0069] Figure 1 illustrates a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 2 illustrates a current modulation portion of a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view of a current modulation portion of a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 4 illustrates a schematic view of a current modulation portion of a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 5 illustrates a schematic view of a current modulation portion and a magnetic flux amplifying portion of a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 6 illustrates the use of an oscilloscope to measure an electrical signal.

[0075] Figure 7 illustrates the electrical signal measured by an oscilloscope as used in Figure 6.

[0076] Figure 8 illustrates the electrical signal measured by an oscilloscope during use of a device for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate an experiment demonstrating the magnetic field generated by the device of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0078] In Figure 1 there is shown a device 10 for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention. The device 10 comprises a receiving portion 11 for receiving a substance including a stimulating agent. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figure 1, the substance is a section of an apple 12. In this embodiment, the subject 13 is allergic, or has a repulsion, to a stimulating agent contained in the apple 12. [0079] The receiving portion 11 comprises a plate on which the apple 12 is placed. The receiving portion 11 is electrically associated with a current modulation portion (obscured) contained within the housing 14 of the device 10.

[0080] In the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1, the device 10 is not connected to an external power source. However, in use it is envisaged that the device 10 will be connected to an external power source such as one or more batteries or mains power. Alternatively, one or more batteries may be contained within the housing 14 such that the one or more batteries are electrically associated with the current modulation portion (obscured).

[0081] The housing includes an electrically conductive projection in the form of a wire 15 that extends outwardly from the housing 14 and is electrically associated with the current modulation portion (obscured).

[0082] The treatment portion of the device 10 comprises a crocodile clip 16 that is connected to an intermediate member in the form of an acupuncture needle 17 that is inserted into the subject 13 at a suitable location. In the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1, the location is an acupuncture pressure point in the subject's thumb 18.

[0083] The crocodile clip 16 is electrically associated with the current modulation portion (obscured) via the connection of a second crocodile clip 19 to the wire 15, with an electrically conductive cable 20 extending between the crocodile clip 16 and the second crocodile clip 19 such that current amplified in the current modulation portion is transmitted to the subject 13 via the wire 15, cable 20 and acupuncture needle 17.

[0084] The housing further comprises a second wire 21 adapted for connection to a connection portion (not shown).

[0085] It is envisaged that, by placing the apple 12 on a plate 11 that is electrically associated with the current modulation portion (obscured), the subject 13 is, through the flow of current into the subject 13 through the acupuncture needle 17, exposed to the stimulating agent contained in the apple 12 to which the subject 13 is allergic or has a repulsion. In this way, the energetic immune response of the subject 13 may be altered from repulsion to attraction.

[0086] In Figure 2 there is illustrated a current modulation portion 22 of a device 10 for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention. The current modulation portion 22 comprises a pair of bipolar junction transistors in the form of a first NPN transistor 23 a and a second NPN transistor 23b. [0087] In the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 2, the wire 15 adapted for connection to the treatment portion (not shown) is electrically associated with the base terminal 24b of the second NPN transistor 23b, while the base terminal 24a of the first NPN transistor is electrically associated with either the receiving portion (not shown) of the wire 21 adapted for connection to the connection portion (not shown).

[0088] In Figure 2 it may also be seen that the emitter 25a of the first NPN transistor 23a is electrically associated with the collector 26b of the second NPN transistor 23b, while the emitter (obscured) of the second NPN transistor 23b is electrically associated with the collector 26a of the first NPN transistor. In this way, the first NPN transistor 23 a and the second NPN transistor 23b form an electrical circuit that amplifies the current received by the current modulation portion 22.

[0089] In Figure 3 a schematic view of a current modulation portion 22 is illustrated. In this Figure it may be more clearly seen that the emitter 25a of the first NPN transistor 23a is connected to the collector 26b of the second NPN transistor 23b, and that the emitter 25b of the second NPN transistor 23b is connected to the collector 26a of the first NPN transistor 23 a so as to form an electrical circuit.

[0090] The base terminal 24a of the first NPN transistor 23 a may be connected to the receiving portion (not shown) or to a person (a subject, practitioner, observer or the like) or a power source (not shown) via wire 21.

[0091] In the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 3, the base terminal 24b of the second NPN transistor 23b is connected to two places on the subject's body. In this embodiment, the electrical current from the base terminal 24b is split between two different pressure points on the subject's body. For instance, a first wire 15a may connect the base terminal 24b to a treatment portion (not shown) located at an acupuncture pressure point corresponding to the subject's heart, while a second wire 15b may connect the base terminal 24b to a treatment portion (not shown) located at an acupuncture pressure point corresponding to the subject's kidney. In this way, multiple treatment portions may be used to treat multiple parts of the subject's body at the same time. It is envisaged that treating multiple parts of the subject's body at the same time may result in an improved response to the treatment by the subject.

[0092] In Figure 4 there is illustrated a schematic view of a current modulation portion 22 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The current modulation portion 22 of Figure 4 is very similar to that of Figure 3 with two notable exceptions. These exceptions are that the base terminal 24a of the first NPN transistor 23a is connected to the receiving portion 11, while the base terminal 24b of the second NPN transistor 24a is connected to only a single acupuncture pressure point on the subject's body.

[0093] In Figure 5 there is illustrated a schematic view of a current modulation portion 22 and a magnetic flux amplifying portion 30 of a device 10 for the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder according to an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figure 5 is very similar to that illustrated in Figure 3 with the exception of the presence of the magnetic flux amplifying portion 30.

[0094] The magnetic flux amplifying portion 30 comprises a 555 timer IC 31 that is electrically connected via wires 32 to a source of current. In this embodiment, the source of current is a 9V battery (not shown). The timer IC 31 induces a magnetic flux at impulses of approximately 8 Hz.

[0095] A signal is output from the 555 timer IC 31 via a wire 34 that extends from an output portion 35 of the 555 timer IC 31 to wrap around a wire associated with a base terminal 24a of a first bipolar junction transistor 23a then to wrap around a wire associated with a base terminal 24b of a second bipolar junction transistor 24a and then to an input portion 36 of the 555 timer IC 31 so as to form a circuit. In this way, the current modulation portion 22 modulates the electromagnetic signal received from the magnetic flux amplifying portion 30 by resisting and/or filtering out the electrical component of the electromagnetic signal and allowing the magnetic component of the signal to continue to the subject. Thus, the subject is presented with an altered electromagnetic signal.

[0096] In Figure 9 there is illustrated an experiment demonstrating the magnetic field generated by the device 10 of the present invention, and in particularly by the current modulation portion 22 of the device 10.

[0097] In this Figure, iron filings 40 are suspended in vegetable oil 41 in a plastic bag 42. A current is then supplied to the current modulation portion 22, which is held in close proximity to the plastic bag 42. When the current modulation portion 22 is held in close proximity to the iron filings 40, the magnetic field generated by the current modulation portion 22 causes the iron filings 40 to form a pattern of concentric circles within the vegetable oil 41. The concentric circles 43 may be clearly seen in Figure 10.

[0098] Thus, Figures 9 and 10 illustrate that the current modulation portion 22 functions as a magnetic-driven Lorenz attractor, and therefore as a magnetic-driven quantum chip. [0099] In the present specification and claims (if any), the word 'comprising' and its derivatives including 'comprises' and 'comprise' include each of the stated integers but does not exclude the inclusion of one or more further integers.

[00100] Reference throughout this specification to 'one embodiment' or 'an embodiment' means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases 'in one embodiment' or 'in an embodiment' in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more combinations.

[00101] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims (if any) appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art.