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How Do You Know When HRV Training is Succeeding?
During slow-paced breathing between 4.6 to 6.5 bpm, you can examine your client's raw heart rate (HR) and respiration waveforms,...
Fred Shaffer
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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BCIA Mentoring Versus Supervision: Why the Difference Matters
BCIA requires mentoring as an educational process for individuals seeking BCIA certification. Listen to Dr. Moss explain the difference...
Fred Shaffer
Jul 31, 20222 min read
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Slow-Paced Contraction Increases HRV
Slow-paced contraction to increase heart rate variability
Fred Shaffer
Jul 31, 20226 min read
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How HRV Biofeedback Increases RSA
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is the speeding and slowing of the heart across each breathing cycle. RSA is the primary and entirely...
Fred Shaffer
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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Faster Heart Rates Lower HRV and Increase Dementia Risk
Heart rate (HR) is important because a high rate can reduce heart rate variability (HRV), the changes in the time intervals between...
Fred Shaffer
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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