Neurological Integration System (NIS)

Antibiotics—are they the cause of asthma?

2012-02-07T07:12:00.000-08:00

A brief overview of some of the findings can give an interesting picture....

More studies are pointing to the fact that the "over prescribing" of antibiotics is increasing the incidence of asthma in children if given in the early months and years of childhood. These antibiotics will alter the make up of the gut flora and allow for the more opportunistic bacteria and fungus to take hold and establish themselves, disturbing the peaceful and symbiotic relationship that should be developing in the gut. While antibiotics have been shown in many cases to be invaluable for life threatening infections they can also become "too much of a good thing" if overused.

The last item worth mentioning has to do with how we sometimes - with the best will in the world and compassion for the suffering of our children - interrupt the inherent wisdom of the body. When the immune system senses an intruder and musters its forces to eliminate this, it does it by raising the body's temperature. When this is done and the body overcomes this challenge it becomes stronger. Out of compassion for the suffering of our children there is a lot of use of drugs to interrupt the body's own wisdom and artificially bring down the temperature, which some research is showing can possibly be interrupting the natural development of the immune system. U.S scientists have discovered that babies who have had regular fevers in their first year have stronger immune systems and are at less risk of allergies such as eczema and asthma than those children whose fevers are suppressed. (Important note: we are talking about slight to moderate temperatures here, not high fevers and fevers with severe spiking).

This article was written for patients at the Neurolink Centre, where the NIS system is the only method of care used. The Centre is also the hub of NIS research and head office for our international seminar program.

NIS Masters 2011

2011-11-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

Wow! What a seminar. The NIS Masters 2011 in Redondo Beach, CA was an incredible experience. The system has been completely overhauled bringing increased depth and precision to this already fantastic modality. I am now one of only 2 practitioners in Canada to have the latest research.

'Using latest scientific research at a cellular level to address CAUSES NOT symptoms. ONLY by addressing YOUR health at cell level can you achieve optimal sustainability.' Dr Allan Phillips (seen here with Kathryn)

Food Bank collection at Klinik

2011-09-19T06:50:00.000-07:00

Stay healthy and help a great cause!
Between now and Thanksgiving, bring in non-perishable food items into Klinik or donate $5 of your treatment to the Greater Vancouver Foodbank!

An interesting article on antibiotics

2011-08-25T09:59:00.000-07:00

Too Many Antibiotics Are Making You Fat, by Kristen Philipkoski

BY KRISTEN PHILIPKOSKI

By age 18, most Americans have had up to 20 doses of antibiotics. And that might be making us fat.

According to a commentary published in Thursday's issue of Nature, over-killing bacteria might be causing obesity, diabetes, allergies and asthma.

That's because the human "microbiome" contains good bacteria along with the bad. The theory is that some bacteria protect against disease. One example is Helicobacter pylori. It's linked to ulcers and stomach cancer, so killing it can be a good thing. But scientists have also found that it protects against gastroesophageal reflux, which can lead to esophageal cancer. Absence of H pylori could even affect hormones.

Intriguingly, scientists are also finding that two hormones produced in the stomach – ghrelin and leptin – behave differently when H. pylori isn't around. Ghrelin is the hormone responsible for telling the brain that you're hungry and leptin is supposed to send the signal that you're full.

Martin Blaser, the doctor who wrote the commentary, even thinks doctors might one day need to replace lost "friendly flora" inside our hyper-clean microbiomes. And that's on to of the worrisome antimicrobial resistance that worries medical professionals. So next time you're feeling sniffly, don't be such a wuss. Think twice before you demand your amoxicillin.

Client testimonial - Pain

2011-08-06T09:49:00.000-07:00

'I have had 3-4 sessions with Kathryn Hargreaves, which have benefitted me greatly. I have some symptoms of an autoimmune disease which I have had for the past two years and no medication has eased the pain that I am experiencing. With Kathryn's help, I am feeling less pain all the time. I am sleeping better, eating better, my mood is better and I am generally feeling myself again. I find Kathryn very informative and caring and have recommended her to many people.'

Online Booking at Klinik, A Health Collective

2011-05-18T20:50:00.000-07:00

Klinik now has online booking! Check it out on our website:

www.klinikvancouver.com

or go straight to:

www.klinik.genbook.com

New studies on vaccines

2011-04-06T06:51:00.000-07:00

Several recent studies have linked mercury to serious harm in children.

Dr. Joachim Mutter, author of one of the newest mercury studies, found evidence confirming that mercury in vaccines and other medical products could trigger autism. Another recent study observed that organic mercury is added to vaccines without sufficient safety testing, and warned that the use of mercury-containing Thimerosal is "potentially damaging the health of children."

According to PR Newswire:

"[The] rationale for the removal of mercury from medicine and dentistry is clear. ... [T]he medical community needs to adapt to what we now know is best for our children's health."

One study (Mutter) noted:

"Prenatal exposure to maternal amalgam, maternal Thimerosal and postnatal sources (mercury from vaccines for the child) together with genetic susceptibility may trigger autism."

Swine flu vaccines contain Polysorbate 80, an agent linked with infertility in mice, which may extend to infertility in humans. There are 3,587 reports from women who lost their babies very shortly after getting the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, causing many to question the safety of this vaccine.

For more information:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/03/28/mercurycontaining-medicines-harmful-to-children.aspx

Treating viral infections with NIS

2011-03-11T11:26:00.000-08:00

The ability to successfully treat viruses is one of the most powerful attributes of the NIS system. With NIS, practitioners can quickly address the manifestations of viral activity.

However...I find the science behind the treatment of viral infections with NIS seems to be somewhat misunderstood by some. When the DNA is subjected to viral antigens the viral nucleic acid DNA replicates using the host cell. During this process the host cell can become damaged. When we screen for viral activity we are essentially trying to ascertain what the brain ‘understands’ about the status of the tissue in the respective glands we are screening.

To do this, a micro-dot size sample of blood acts as the uncontaminated DNA to be the benchmark to represent ‘normal’ or ‘self’.

Many of you ask….’but what if the micro dot is contaminated in some way?’ It is possible that some people have conditions where the micro-dot does contain compromised DNA but for the purposes of screening for viruses, the disparity between the DNA in the blood and the affected tissue in the gland will always be great enough. This also then answers the question of whether the patient can keep their micro-dot sample and re-use at a later time - the answer is yes.

We also receive a lot of questions about different viruses by name.

Can I treat the _xxxx_ virus with NIS? NIS deals with ALL viruses in only one way, and the brain does not differentiate between viral types - it merely differentiates between what is ‘self’ and ‘non-self’. This includes viral encephalitis of the brain, which seems to be a common question.

One exception to the rule with the timing of treatment for viruses is the Herpes virus. This is best treated during the active phase. Cold sores are included in this. It is possible that you may treat the patient during up to 3 active phases. Each time you treat them it is possible you may find the virus in a different gland.

Up until more recently NIS viral corrections allowed access to a general level of investigation only. But since 2009 new research has seen us utilising the driving power of 7 ‘engines’ to examine the possibility of viral activity in specific tissue, in the brain itself, and in the cranial nerves.

A viral infection of any sort can undermine every other protocol in the NIS system. Hemispheric incongruence will continue until this pathology is treated. It is essential that it be re-checked every time you see a patient, and checked thoroughly!

by Dr Allan Phillips D.O.

The Importance of Being Alkaline

2011-02-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

More and more research is coming to the same conclusion - your body's pH balance in incredibly important for overall health. Not only does the body's metabolism work more efficiently but also so does the immune system. Pathogens (virus, bacteria, fungus, parasites, mycoplasma) cannot survive in a neutral pH. In addition, cancer cannot grow in a neutral pH. The bottom line = keep the body's pH close to neutral.

Ideally, one should eat a diet of 75% alkalizing foods and 25% acidic foods in a day. If we all did this we would catch far fewer colds, have a better chance of avoiding cancer and most likely maintain an ideal weight.

There are loads of resources for alkalinizing foods so start googling! Here are a couple of examples.

Sugar = Highly Acidic.

Watermelon = Highly Alkalinizing

Free Session with our Registered Nutritionist at Klinik

2011-01-01T17:56:00.000-08:00

January Promotion

Have you ever thought of consulting a nutritionist to help you reach diet goals that you’ve had difficulty achieving? Are you trying to lose weight, overcome food allergies, sensitivities or digestive imbalances? Would you like to know how to enhance the nutritional value of the food you enjoy eating? Are you interested in embarking on a cleanse to kick-start your new year’s health resolutions?

I would like to extend an offer of a FREE first time meeting to anyone interested in the possibility of working with an RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist). For the month of January, I will also offer a 50% discount on your first 3 follow-up appointments ($150 savings!!).

For more details about me and my practice, visit www.juliarhn.ca.

Call Klinik at (604) 876-8764 to book an appointment.

Best,

Julia O’Loughlin, RHN

NIS Masters

2010-12-06T22:37:00.001-08:00

The NIS Masters crew. Dr. Allan Phillips in the middle front with us all gathered around. Such a great seminar - can't wait for the next one.

Sports Therapy & NIS

2010-11-12T13:48:00.000-08:00

"I was sceptical at first but through NIS and Dr Matthew Rabin I have been able to find the small problems that machines and western science couldn't find out. It has enabled me to prepare better for the tour de France and make my life easier as a whole. I am ever grateful that I stumbled upon NIS and will continue to use it while I prepare for big events and throughout my life."
Christian Vande Velde, Cyclist

I met Matt when I was at the masters in October and he shared with us more details on using NIS for Tour de France athletes. Very exciting stuff. It was also discussed that the more emotional stress you have in your life, the easier it is for the brain/body connection to go into fault. During the Tour de France Matt treated the athletes every day due to the incredible emotional strain of that level of racing.

The NIS Masters

2010-10-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

I use to think this was a strange description for the seminar I just completed but now it makes more sense. Take 34 of the best NIS practitioners from around the world (excluding Germany - they have their own Masters in Germany to account for a large practitioner base) and it is sort of relatable to the golf Masters. The best of the best convene once a year to learn the latest research in NIS. The seminar exceeded my expectations and the amount of new information is outstanding.

A little taste of the new protocols:

Mycoplasma

Sensory gland overload

Rib lesions

Epigenetic testing

A large percentage of new protocols relate to shifts in cranial sutures (bone junctions of the skull) and the result this has on gland, nerve and brain function.

I am so proud to be a part of this elite group of practitioners.

NIS Masters

2010-10-06T19:52:00.000-07:00

In a week I will head to San Francisco to the NIS Masters. I can't wait to get all the latest info and research on this fantastic technique. More to come on all the new learned info. The teasers are irregular cells, cranial sutures and rib head joint problems.

Open House - all welcome

2010-09-21T22:25:00.000-07:00

OPEN HOUSE

Klinik, A Health Collective

Sunday October 3, 2010, 1-4pm

101-225 E 17^th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5V 1A6

Phone: 604.876.8764

www.klinikvancouver.com

Holistic Nutrition

2010-08-24T07:15:00.000-07:00

Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching

'As a holistic nutritionist, I work by guiding each of my clients towards a realization of their best and individual approach to balance and wellness through optimal nutrition. I understand nutrition to be foundational to health and an important element in any integrated approach to healing and wellness.

The human body is a complex machine with many and varied physiological processes. Our social, genetic, and environmental fabrics determine our individualities here, but nutrition is universally fundamental to health and wellness. By using my knowledge of nutritional deficiencies and symptamology, I help my clients apply nutrition as a means of reactivating their innate healing mechanisms.'

Julia O'Loughlin

Holistic Nutritionist

Klinik, A Health Collective

http://www.juliarhn.ca/

Client Testimonial - Neuralgia

2010-07-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

'In frustration with the medical system, its waitlist for specialists, and its focus on pharmaceutical symptom management I went to see Dr. Hargreaves for my cranial nerve problem.

After one appointment, things started to change for the better. My symptoms were less intense, my mood improved and I was able to sleep. Two days later, my own doctor remarked on the change in me and said that I was back to my 'old self'.

From that point on, I knew that I was on a healing journey with a gifted healer as my support. I would encourage anyone who is struggling with a chronic condition to make an appointment with Dr. Hargreaves.'

Jennifer Sweeney, M.Sc.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Vancouver, BC

Client testimonial - Pain

2010-07-12T10:42:00.000-07:00

"As a result from a motor vehicle accident I lived with chronic severe pain for 6 1/2 years. Though my body seemed to have healed well the pain would return anytime I exerted myself. While other treatments lead to better health nothing got rid of my pain. Within one visit Kathryn was able to reduce my pain by 90%. I plan to see her again when I’m in town next to see if we can shave off that final 10%.
This is fantastic."

Patrick M.

Chronic Back and Neck Pain

2010-06-10T22:30:00.000-07:00

The sacrum is the anchor of the pelvis and spinal column for the brain. If the sacrum becomes shifted to the left or right it leads to a pull from one hip to the opposite shoulder. This often leads to discomfort located at the low back on one side of the body (Sacroiliac region - SI) and increased tension held at the neck/upper back on the opposite side. This can also be said for slipped discs. Until the brain is made aware of the misalignment of the sacrum, the pain will keep returning.

Allergies

2010-05-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Recently I have seen a number of clients due to various reasons and what they are pleasantly surprised by is the loss of certain allergies. Often there are antigens in the body that the brain hasn't recognized and, therefore, an antibody has not been made to counteract the antigen. When this happens one is left with an allergic reaction. From hay fever to food allergy to drug reactions, these can all go away after a couple of sessions of NIS. This is great news for those who have avoided pitted fruits for years due to mouth reactions or avoided being near cats due to terrible reactions - to name a few.

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T10:22:00.001-07:00

Without my Mom I would not know of NIS and the incredible value it has - thank you, Mom. Our new klinik was made possible in such a short amount of time thanks to the help of my Mother.

Thank you to all the Mother's out there that have supported me through this career progression I have taken.

To all you wonderful Mothers - have a great day.

Nutrition by Kelly Frankson

2010-04-30T21:20:00.000-07:00

About Fit4YouNutrition.com
Creating a healthy, lean body depends on how well your body copes with the demands made on it.Fit4youNutrition.com assesses these demands and tailors nutritional approaches specific to you.

Overview

1-99% of your shopping can be done on the outskirts of the grocery store. Meat & veggies, nuts & seeds…that’s all you need on hand at home.
2-If it was created by nature eat it, if it is processed, don’t.
3-Animal protein foods, milk and eggs always come with fat and this is how we should eat them. Animal fat supplies vitamins A&D and are needed for the assimilation of protein. Consumption of low fat milk products, egg whites and lean meats can lead to serious deficiencies of these vital fat soluble nutrients. Moreover, animal fats and gelatin rich bone broth spare protein which means that meat goes further.
4- While some lucky people are genetically equipped to digest milk in all its forms, the milk sold in your supermarket is bad for EVERYBODY.
5-You DO NOT NEED CARBS-carbs are not used as structural components in the body; they are only used as a form of fuel. Glucose in the blood stream is toxic to humans unless it is being burned immediately as a fuel. Moreover, humans can exist quite easily without ever eating carbs since the body has several mechanisms for generating glucose from fat and protein consumed.
6-Ideally we should be able to get all necessary nutrients from the food we eat, but with pollution on the rise and the diminishing quality of the food purchased in the supermarkets a good multi-vitamin is becoming essential (as is magnesium, fishoil and glutamine supplementation).
7-Give yourself a break. Can’t be perfect all the time. Allow 1 cheat meal a week where you can eat what ever you want. This also eliminates the potential danger that if you completely eliminate a food group your body will lose the ability to process it. However the rule is once you get up from the table the cheat meal is over. No cheat days allowed!
8- Changing your eating patterns is not easy and it takes your body time to adjust. You are asking your body to produce energy from new sources so it is completely normal to feel a bit lethargic at the beginning. Give your digestive system the same consideration you would give your muscles when undertaking a new exercise program. When you start replacing starchy carbs with fat it can take up to 3 weeks for your body to learn how to use fat as a source of energy after which point in time it can become a much more effective source than the short burst starchy carbs.
9-All nutrients in some way or another affect insulin resistance or insulin sensitivity and insulin sensitivity is the route of all hormonal imbalances. Without first controlling insulin, all other efforts will be wasted.
10-Persistent cortisol release (which happens when you are under low levels of stress-such as over exercise, constant lack of sleep...) requires other vital mechanisms to effectively shut down-immunity, digestion, healthy endocrine function...among other stress-health associations, the link between elevated cortisol and weight gain has already been established. So REDUCE YOUR STRESS!
REMEMBER: "The Fit 4 You 5" is just a starting point. Real results come from customizing your meal plans to correct your own unique nutritional deficiencies. Look through our service offerings and discover the perfect fit for your needs.

Happy place

2010-04-21T15:48:00.001-07:00

I walked into my treatment room today to find this lovely girl on my table. Perhaps my days of frightened dogs on table are over - she was far from scared and very cozy. Success!

klinik

2010-04-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

The beauty of a sign! The new centre is really coming together and so much easier to find now. Come and check us out at:

101-225 E 17th Ave

Vancouver, BC

V5V 1A6

Phone: 604-876-8764

Stop living with cold sores!

2010-04-01T17:49:00.000-07:00

Cold sores are a very common problem that most people do their best to suppress, treat and avoid. These nasty blisters create red, swollen and sore wounds on the lips and adjacent skin. Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) and spread by direct contact of blisters or utensils which have been contaminated by blister fluid.

Doctors are taught that herpes is for life as the virus lays dormant in the brain tissue between outbreaks. The medical field believes that cold sores are incurable but, with treatment, outbreak frequency and length can be reduced.

Neurological Integration System (NIS) has the ability to locate viruses in glands and tissues. Once located, the brain is made aware of the viral location and is able to rid of the virus from the body all together. NIS has been very successful at eliminating cold sores completely. The treatment is most effective when an outbreak is occurring and it may take approximately 3 treatments during consecutive outbreaks.

Client Testimonial

2010-03-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks Kathryn for helping me with a problem that no one else could figure out. I got immediate results from your treatment, and an added bonus of having my back adjusted...so far for good! Many of those around me that I referred to you have also been elated about the results. Keep up the good work. C.M. Vancouver

What is NIS?

2010-03-11T19:57:00.000-08:00

Neurological Integration System (NIS) is a unique modality that allows the practitioner to find areas of fault within the body. These faults are due to a decrease in signally from the brain to the cells in question. Upon finding a fault, the practitioner then guides the brain to re-establish cell connections resulting in an up-regulation of signally from the brain to the cells. This allows for long-term correction of the problem.

Signally faults occur over time due to any number of stressors (MVA, emotional trauma, virus etc). The result of signally fault to cells, tissues, glands, organs may then lead to symptoms that range from mild to extreme.

NIS is beneficial in treating the following:

PAIN: Fibromyalgia, headache, sinus

HORMONES: Infertility, imbalance

INSOMNIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE

MUSCULOSKELETAL: Alignment, weakness, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel

ADHD, AUTISM

POOR WOUND HEALING

IBS, CROHN’S DISEASE

ALLERGIES: Food, environmental

SKIN: eczema, psoriasis, poor healing

COLD SORES

DEPRESSION

NIS does not chase or treat symptoms. The protocols have been developed to find all faults in an individual and all protocols are performed carefully and thoroughly.

NIS is completely non-invasive and does not use any equipment.

For more information: www.neurolinkglobal.com