Acoustic stimulation for the prevention and treatment of obesity

Abstract

A method for inducing a cellular or hormonal response includes using a wave-generating device to emit sound waves through an individual's skin and onto a target organ, and vibrating the target organ or a portion thereof at a frequency in resonance with the sound waves. The sound waves have a frequency of less than 200 Megahertz (MHz).

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         15 . A device for inducing a cellular or hormonal response, comprising:
 an infrasound wave generator;   a power supply connected to the infrasound wave generator;   a power control connected to the power supply; and   an infrasound wave emitting portion operative to transmit infrasound waves through an individual's skin and onto an organ of interest.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the infrasound wave emitting portion includes a skin contacting portion. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the infrasound waves are emitted at a fixed frequency or a combination of frequencies. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the infrasound wave emitting portion is operative to transmit infrasound waves through air or water. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the power control is connected to the power supply by a wireless means. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 15 , further comprising a feedback sensor for monitoring vibrations of the organ of interest and altering vibration stimulus.