Methods for treating a condition in a subject, e.g., by enhancing homeostatic capacity of the subject (which may manifest as an increase in a dynamic range of one or more system responses in the subject), are provided. Aspects of embodiments of the methods include: (a) enhancing at least one symptom of the condition to be treated in a manner effective to cause the subject to mount a compensatory response； and (b) diminishing at least one symptom of the condition to be treated； so as to treat the subject for the condition. Also provided are compositions, kits and systems for practicing the subject methods.
