NeuralChek HRV testing
Flourish Wellness | NeuralChek HRV
Doing a heart rate variability test at Flourish is easy! We begin this visit by using our specialized software that conducts an ECG to assess your current state of health. This measurable data can be used to create a wellness plan suitable to your individual needs as well as to track your progress on the spectrum from unwell to well! You will then experience an introduction to BrainTap with a 20 minute session using our headset of light, sound and vibration therapy. The session finishes with a second Neural Chek to show the improvement in your brain and autonomic nervous system just after one BrainTap session. Your consultation will include a comparison of the two scans. With each Neural Chek Scan you will receive a consultation along with a print out of your full scan results. Scans should be scheduled every 4-6 weeks, at the same time of day and under similar conditions to obtain the best data for comparison and testing efficacy.
HRV- Heart Rate Variability
“HRV is simply a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. This variation is controlled by a primitive part of the nervous system called the autonomic (think Automatic) nervous system (ANS). It works behind the scenes, automatically regulating our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion among other key tasks. The ANS is subdivided into two large components: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as the fight-or-flight mechanism and the relaxation response.
The brain is constantly processing information in a region called the hypothalamus. The ANS provides signals to the hypothalamus, which then instructs the rest of the body either to stimulate or to relax different functions. It responds not only to a poor night of sleep, or that sour interaction with your boss, but also to the exciting news that you got engaged, or to that delicious healthy meal you had for lunch. Our body handles all kinds of stimuli and life goes on. However, if we have persistent instigators such as stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diet, dysfunctional relationships, isolation or solitude, and lack of exercise, this balance may be disrupted, and your fight-or-flight response can shift into overdrive.
HRV offers a noninvasive way to signal imbalances in the autonomic nervous system. Based on data gathered from many people, if the system is in more of a fight-or-flight mode, the variation between subsequent heartbeats tends to be lower. If the system is in a more relaxed state, the variation between beats may be higher.
This suggests some interesting possibilities. People who have a high HRV may have greater cardiovascular fitness and may be more resilient to stress. HRV may also provide personal feedback about your lifestyle and help motivate those who are considering taking steps toward a healthier life. You might see a connection to HRV changes as you incorporate more mindfulness, meditation, sleep, and especially physical activity into your life. For those who love data and numbers, this could be a way to track how your nervous system is reacting not only to the environment, but also to your emotions, thoughts, and feelings.”