D. Shannon Patterson, Chiropractor

Category: Health

  • Forest bathing

    Forest bathing

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    Dr. Shannon Patterson
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    No claw-footed tub in the woods needed or romantic shower under a waterfall. (Sorry to disappoint… as I love the idea of both) Forest bathing, as it has been dubbed, is actually a studied medical practice. In Japan, the research is spawning a whole new dimension of patient treatment called “forest therapy.” Forests, like other…

  • 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?…