Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: June 21, 2017

As you may know The Institute for Functional Medicine’s 2017 International Conference was held in early June in Los Angeles. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Dynamic Brain: Revealing the Potential of Neuroplasticity to reverse Neurodegeneration,” and our Dr. Merzenich, the brain behind BrainHQ, addressed the plenary session of the Conference. To learn about Functional Medicine and how thought leaders are shaping the healthcare needs of the 21st century, click here.

Please don’t hesitate to send us an email if you have questions or we can be of help to you in any way.

Kind regards, Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

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