Psychiatrists are studying the effects of TMS on depression in the brain and have excellent results. Why? Because the effects of this treatment on the cortex of the brain results in the increase in neurotransmitters such as Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine which are low in depressed patients. After four weeks of this treatment, a depressed patient will find her/himself with longer periods without debilitating moods or emotions.

In Laguna Hills, California, Dr. Rosenfeld will consult with a patient to ascertain if TMS therapy is what is needed. If it is, tests will be run to judge the strength of the pulse aimed at the area of the brain affected. Adjusting the pulse as needed, will tell the doctor how strong the magnetic pulse should be for a session. Then the TMS machine will be placed with the proper strength pulse properly aimed. The patient may expect to feel a bit of a ping on the skull, but while awake and alert, the patient may watch TV or listen to music to pass the time. Earplugs are recommended for people who want to reduce the noise of the machine.

In this day and age of a terrible economy, chemical medications may do more harm than good, and doctors are searching for a healthier way of treating their patients, and more importantly, curing them instead of just treating the symptoms, TMS is a viable method of helping people. Having been researched for almost thirty years and practiced with great success, this almost holistic method of treatment uses the body's own circuitry to repair a serious health concern. Non-invasive and drug-free is a powerful thing with which to help people. Since the late 1980's, TMS has been used in Canada, Australia, Israel, and Europe. It was approved for use by the FDA in the USA in 2008.