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NeuroLink's Neurological Integration System
Taking Healthcare to the next level


Neurological Integration System (NIS) is based on the neurological principle that the brain governs optimal function of all body systems. Dr. Allan Phillips, DO, of New Zealand has researched and studied neuroscience and neurophysiology over the past 18 years to develop this system of healthcare. Some of his influence include Dr. Karl Pribram (the brain is holographic in nature), Dr. Valerie Hunt, PhD (disturbances in the electromagnetic field as agents for disease), and Dr. Kornhuber, MD (intent proceed movement).

BRAIN-BODY CONNECTION-the cause that hasn't been considered.
As a naturopath I am trained to look at the cause of people's symptoms. NIS is a very novel approach at discerning cause and making an effective curative intervention.

Here we are talking about the brain and all its connections and interconnections-the hardwiring if you will, not the mind (your thoughts). My understanding of how NIS works is as follows: the brain takes in information from the internal and external environments and organizes a response. The information flows through neurological circuitry. If (when) your individual tolerance is exceeded, you get a break in the circuit. And symptoms ensue. At this point it doesn't matter if you use the best supplements, best prayer, best diet; it won't be taken in and used like it ought to be. The cause isn't being addressed. NIS consists of a series of priority steps or protocols to detect where the circuits are broken and a correction to reset the circuit. Then the brain is back in control and can make the necessary changes to fix the problem.

NIS is different from many techniques in that it is not dealing with emotional reactions and it doesn't rely on the practitioner to fix anything-in many technique muscle testing is used to find out what the practitioner need to do next-still relying on the skills and knowledge of the practitioner. NIS, by contacting certain specific anatomical areas and cortical locations together with gentle tapping to stimulate the post central gyrus, the brain becomes aware of the problem and does the fixing. (Sounds a little strange? note to the scientific types: Einstein said that the only thing that interfered with his learning was his education. I suggest you try this empirically-remember -"the truth doesn't depend on me to believe in it.")No machines or gadgets are used with NIS.

WHAT DOES NIS ADDRESS?
NIS addressed geopathic(electromagnetic) stress, communication between the sides and parts of the brain(learning, memory), digestive function(acid and enzyme production, valves of digestion), organ and gland function, Musculoskeletal issues( tendons, ligaments, disk, mobility, gait patterns, nerve entrapment, unilateral muscle weakness, proprioceptors, and retinaculum restrictions), Hormones and cell surface receptors, recognition of abnormal cells, communication patterns between the organs and glands, arterial and venous insufficiency, dehydration, mercury toxicity and infections(virus, bacterial, fungus and protozoa).

NIS helps unravel difficult cases.
I have seen NIS work wonders on skin conditions when everything else had failed. Two examples: one man came in with a rash that had started on one shin. He had been treating it with a variety of herbal and prescription remedies-it had only spread to both legs. When he lifted up his pant legs to show mew the rash, he had bright pink/ magenta skin.-if he hadn't already been to the MD with this I would have rushed him to the emergency room for treatment for cellulites. Since he had tried everything else, I took him through the NIS protocol. He came back in a month and told me things weren't any better.-I was out of ideas-He pulled up his pant legs and THE SKIN WAS NORMAL COLOR-I was so relieved. Sure he still had some scaly skin on his shins which was how the rash started, but I was very please with how much better his legs looked. I ran the protocol again.

The second case was a woman with very thick build up of skin on both heels. The skin was so thick it had cracked creating very painful non-healing fissures. Her MD was having her glue them with super glue. I put her on essential fatty acids and ran the protocol. In two weeks she came back again-and said it wasn't any better. She showed me her feet and I could see that the continuous callus had broken into smaller islands with normal skin between the islands and her fissures were still hurting but looking much less red and less deep. Reran the protocol and had her come back in another few weeks-heels looked normal-in the space of a few weeks NIS cleared up a problem that had been going on for months.

My personal proof of NIS was the following: I always thought that I had a bad set of lungs because whenever I would go out running or do other aerobic activities my lung would give out on me before anything else did. I thought that was just the way it was, nothing to do about it. After getting treated by NIS I was out running and I was running and running and running and it dawned on me that I wasn't out of breath, no stitch in my side. Nothing else had changed so I assume it was the NIS. Years later I was out running and noticed my lungs weren't getting the air in-so I did the arterial/venous sufficiency protocol on myself and the next time out-no problems.

CANDIDA and FUNGAL INFECTIONS
NIS has protocols for addressing fungal infections like Candida. Anyone who has ever looked into Candida treatment or has been convinced that that is their problem is in for a lifetime of work and food restrictions. Ever notice that it never seems to go away for long? With NIS you can optimizes digestion, get your immune system to recognize the infection and you're done.

GERD-an epidemic
Drug companies like this condition because they think that once you have this you are on some drug for the rest of your life. The doctors tell you it's because you're making too much acid or your esophagus isn't working right. I would bet they don't have a good reason as too why this is happening. NIS addresses both the valve that should close off to prevent acid from getting into your esophagus and acid production. And two visits is usually all that is needed for most people for NIS with quarterly follow ups(or after a stress-physical, pathological, chemical or emotional) has exceeded your neurocircuitry.

MERCURY
Mercury is a ubiquitous toxin considered a major factor in autism spectral disorders. Mercury is especially insidious because it shuts down the pathways that are supposed to remove it from the body. A heavy metal total body detoxification is a long and arduous process lasting 2-3 years in many cases. And patients tend to feel worse, especially extremely tired, on their way to feeling better. NIS can help smooth out and speed up the process.

HOW MANY VISITS? CAN I DO IT ALONG WITH ______?
It is recommended that a person have an initial treatment with a follow up in a few weeks. After that it is usually just preventive visits once a quarter. NIS won't interfere or be interfered by any other treatment (including drug) you are using. The end result of NIS is having your brain maintain your health, not practitioners or bottles and bottles of pills.

WHAT DOES DR. RIVERS TREAT with NIS? The whole person!
Labels, conditions, diagnoses that can be successfully treated by Dr. Rivers include:

    Neurological: ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, Parkinson's, restless leg, certain types of dementia, migraines. Support for addiction recovery.
    Musculoskeletal: chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, chronic tight muscles, lower back pain, knee issues, joint pain, TMJ, headaches
    Gastrointestinal: GERD, Ulcers, bloating, IBS, colitis, constipation, Candida, dysbiosis
    Skin: eczema, psoriasis, rashes, herpes,
    Immune system: colds and flu's, sore throats, bronchitis, autoimmune disorders.
    Endocrine: adrenal and thyroid issues, PMS, menopausal symptoms, blood sugar problems, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome
    General: fatigue, high cholesterol, allergies, detoxification, insomnia.




Dr. Kaiten Rivers, ND
Naturopathic Physician

Office Hours: 9am - 5pm
1302 North I Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
Phone:(253) 572-0939
Fax(253) 572-5101

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