Category: HRV
How heart rate variability is measured and why is it important?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the measurement of the variation in time between each heartbeat. While your heart beats with a regular rhythm, the time interval between beats is not always the same. For example, if your heart rate is... Read More
What is Polyvagal Theory (in Simple Terms)?
That’s a fantastic question! Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explores how the stresses we encounter and how we've been conditioned to handle them impact our health and well-being. Polyvagal theory is built on three main principles: co-regulation, neuroception, and... Read More
The Marvelous Connection Between Your Mind, Emotions, and Health
Psychoneuroimmunology....this mouthful of a word is a mash up of psychology, neuroscience and immunology and it has been around since the late 1970's. To put it simply, psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how your thoughts and feelings can impact your... Read More
Navigating the Holidays: Understanding Holiday Stress and its Impact on Your Health
The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many individuals, this time of the year can also bring about a unique set of challenges that lead to increased stress levels. In this... Read More
Looking for a natural way to boost your mood? Try some oxytocin!
If you follow our office on social media or have just been reading our blog for a while you may have heard the word cortisol mentioned in regards to stress and how it affects your health. Continuing on the topic... Read More
Is stress and increased cortisol costing you your health??
Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and it... Read More
How do you handle the stresses of life?
Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol.Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and... Read More
How does heart rate variability affect your health?
Heart rate variability or HRV is the measure between heart beats, and it is thought to be a strong predictor of future health outcomes as it reflects the activity of the autonomic nervous system. Our autonomic nervous system is made... Read More
Injury prevention: just another benefit of chiropractic care
I am sure you know that chiropractic care is a great way to treat pain naturally, but did you know that regular care can also help to prevent injuries? Before I elaborate on this let’s talk about your core. I... Read More
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