IntraCavi: The Art of Invisible Healing

Ryszard Dzikowski
4 min readDec 19, 2024

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The First Spark: How a Pentagon Experiment Inspired Me

The idea of stimulating the human brain with electrical impulses may sound futuristic. But for me, it all began with a simple newspaper article: On February 20, 2014, I read a report in “Welt” about the Pentagon conducting experiments to enhance soldiers’ endurance through brain stimulation. Using “mild electric shocks,” the goal was to improve the soldiers’ attention and concentration over extended periods. Transcranial stimulation proved successful: participants remained attentive and efficient throughout the entire testing phase.

What initially seemed like a drastic measure was actually based on natural principles: The human body is traversed by electrical currents that regulate essential functions such as heartbeat, brain activity, and blood circulation. This realization was the first impulse for me to develop the concept from an experimental technology into a practical application.

An Unexpected Discovery: From Solar Cell Experiments to Self-Experience

In 2010, my enthusiasm for solar cells led to a completely unexpected self-experiment. During a spontaneous bike trip, I had a tiny solar cell with two soldered copper wires in my pocket. Because it was summer, and I was wearing a light T-shirt without pockets, I quickly placed it in my mouth to prevent it from being crushed during the ride. Little did I know what effect this would have.

Miniature solar cell shown next to a 1-cent coin for scale, used in neurostimulator experiments.

Because the sun was shining that day, I felt a slight tingling on my tongue — caused by the low electrical voltage of the solar cell. After my twenty-minute ride, I locked up my bike and completed my usual jogging route of eleven kilometers. Strangely, I managed to finish it a full eight minutes faster than usual. At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but I felt so energized, as if I had consumed several energy drinks at once.

On the way back, I placed the solar cell with the soldered wires back into my mouth and noticed that I barely needed any sleep that night. This experience gave me the decisive idea: Could the voltage of the solar cell be deliberately used to influence the body’s energy and performance? In the following days, I consciously repeated this experiment and achieved similar results. I began to understand that I had discovered something significant.

From Vision to Patent: Developing My Neurostimulator

Driven by my curiosity and initial successes, I began to immerse myself in neurological connections. Through contact with leading researchers, including Prof. Wiesław Nowiński, I gained valuable insights into the connections between the tongue and important brain regions responsible for concentration, memory, and other cognitive functions.

On December 2, 2014, I filed my idea for a patent and submitted it as a patent application to the German Patent and Trademark Office. At the same time, I shared my development on a specially created website to inform the public about the possibilities of a neurostimulator. My goal was to create a simple, portable solution to help people treat neurological diseases or enhance their mental abilities. Unfortunately, things did not go as hoped, and at the time, I failed to pursue this patent application further, leading to its expiration due to unpaid registration fees. This moment marked a significant setback in my journey. Based on my experiences at the time, I even reached out to strong competitors such as Coca-Cola and Red Bull, but this approach was unsuccessful.

The Revival of My Idea: New Technologies and the Future of My Neurostimulator

Ten years after the initial patent application, a conversation with ChatGPT reminded me of my earlier discovery. Within just two days, a further development of my original concept emerged: a neurostimulator in the form of an inconspicuous dental brace that can stimulate not only the tongue but also the palate, lips, and other sensitive areas of the oral cavity. By utilizing galvanic effects that generate electrical current with minimal energy expenditure, the device is energy self-sufficient and versatile, and it can additionally be powered by an external energy source.

This new generation of my neurostimulator, which I refiled for a patent on December 17, 2024, could transform the lives of many people. Whether for treating Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or rehabilitation after a stroke, the technology holds enormous potential. Moreover, it could push the boundaries of human performance and open up entirely new applications in neurotherapy and cognitive enhancement.

A key distinguishing feature of my device is the precise positioning of electrodes that can also stimulate deeper nerve connections in the tongue, nasal passages, ear canal, and eye regions. This significantly expands the scope of treatment, targeting central neurological centers that were often previously overlooked. The combination of electrical and mechanical stimulation offers new possibilities, where the vibrations release nitric oxide, thereby increasing oxygen supply to the brain and further enhancing its functionality. This approach also activates the body’s self-healing powers and strengthens neural networks.

This innovation not only provides a cost-efficient alternative to invasive procedures but also offers broad applicability. It could play a pivotal role not only in medical neurotherapy but also in cognitive enhancement and even pain management. Thanks to modern material technologies like medical-grade silicone and conductive metals, the device is safe and comfortable and, in its simplest form, completely invisible to outsiders. The integration of ChatGPT-driven stimulation patterns increases effectiveness and personalizes the application, making it a groundbreaking tool for the future of neuromodulation.

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Ryszard Dzikowski
Ryszard Dzikowski

Written by Ryszard Dzikowski

Explorer in neurostimulation, merging AI and innovation to empower human potential. Discover more at www.intracavi.com

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