The brain is the master control system for the entire body. It sends and receives a complicated frequency of signals with the body that dictate the function of the body. When there is interference in this neurological feedback loop, it alters the environment the brain perceives itself to be in; this consequently changes the adaptation process the brain orchestrates throughout the body.

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Food sensitivities are often a topic of conversation these days. A food sensitivity can lead to multiple conditions, such as: skin conditions, increased inflammation throughout the body, and any digestive concerns.
Healthview therapy Centre and Dr. Kelly Brown, N.D. offer blood testing for food sensitivites of 96 foods.
This attached article explains more about food sensitivities and how it can affect you.
Click here to read more on food sensitivities

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http://www.totalhealthbreakthroughs.com/2007/12/processed-meats-declared-too-dangerous-for-human-consumption/

This article gives another great reason on why we shouldn't eat processed foods. 

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Naturopathic Doctors have a minimum of 8 years education, which includes an undergraduate degree from a university followed by four years in a credited college of Naturopathic Medicine.
N.D.s are licensed physicians that practice in primary health care as general practitioners. Naturopathic medicine consists of medical diagnosis, laboratory testing, studies in pathology, prevention, and treatments including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, Chinese medicine/acupuncture, homeopathy, supplements, hydrotherapy and counselling.

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Running season is here again.  After a long winter we are excited about gearing up for another fun summer of tearing up the paths and pounding some pavement.  Maybe its time to shop for some new runners or the latest athletic garb? Some tunes may help the miles go by or a new watch may help track our times.   We are anxious to get started and feel the ground beneath our feet, the warm sun on our face, and the wind at our back

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Many people seek out physiotherapy services to help them with neck pain, headaches, and jaw pain which can be related to injuries, arthritis or poor posture. I have found that pain in these areas can often be traced, in part, to improper neck and head support while sleeping. So, in addition to physiotherapy, exercises and posture correction, it can also help to select a new pillow that provides better support and suits your personal needs.

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Over the 30+ years I have worked as a physiotherapist, patients have asked me a number of questions that I would like to answer in our upcoming newsletters. The first question I would like to address is:

Should I use heat or ice?

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