D. Shannon Patterson, Chiropractor

Author: Dr. Shannon Patterson

  • Heart Rate Variability

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    Dr. Shannon Patterson
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    What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? HRV is the variation in time between each heartbeat. A high HRV means your nervous system is adaptive and resilient. A low HRV may reflect stress or overwhelm. HRV is one of the best indicators of your body’s ability to shift between rest, action, and recovery. What is Coherence?…

  • Hold Your Head Up

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    Your Brain Will Thank You (And So Will Your I) Ever notice how everyone these days looks like they’re bowing to their phone overlords? Heads hanging low, shoulders curled forward, eyes glued to glowing screens. We even gave it a name: Text Neck. Sounds harmless, right? Wrong. Forward Head Posture (FHP)—that forward tilt we adopt…