+ What is HRV?

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the physiological phenomenon of variation in the time interval between heartbeats. It is measured by the variation in the beat-to-beat intervals. We call this the time domain. A healthy heart rate variability is reflected by lots of variation in the time domain between successive heartbeats. This would indicate a very robust autonomic nervous system. Someone with less variation between one heartbeat to the next has low heart rate variability and indicates decreased autonomic nervous system regulation.

+ Why measure HRV?

The importance of Heart Rate Variability is that it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and therefore is a window into its function. The autonomic nervous system automatically influences the visceral organs, smooth muscles such as the blood vessels and glands, and obviously a big influence on the heart. There are 2 branches to the autonomic nervous system, the Sympathetic nervous system, and the Parasympathetic nervous system. The Sympathetic nervous system deals with stressful situations and is sometimes referred to as the fight or flight system and is triggered by any stress such as conscious or unconscious psychoemotional stress, toxins, and electromagnetic influences. The opposite is the Parasympathetic nervous system and is coined the rest and digest system.

+ Why is VScan HRV better than others?

The VScan HRV breaks down the measurement of time intervals between heartbeats into very specific frequency bandwidths which correspond to the regulatory functions of the body. As a result, in just 5 minutes the VScan HRV will display an accurate measure of: -Cardio Vascular Adaptation -Autonomic Nervous System Regulation -Neuro-Hormonal Regulation -Psycho Emotional Balance

+ What does a VScan appointment look like?

These appointments can only be done in-person and can be added on to other services, such as Biofeedback. Two clips are placed on each wrist and you will be asked to sit still for 3 mins while the VScan assesses your heartrate.

This appointment is suggested to use as a marker of health before and after lifestyle changes such as cleanses, Biofeedback, diet changes, exercise changes, yoga and meditation, supplement and herbal use etc. This helps you read your overall health changes so you know you are progressing on all levels.

+ How often should I make appointments?

Ideally you will make any appointments during the same time of day due to circadian rhythm flucuations (morning vs. evening)

Your appointment schedule is completely up to you depending on how often you would like to monitor your progress or set-backs.