Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Find your specific breathing pattern to rapidly heal your body, and rewire your anxious brain for a calm one.

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 nervous system (ANS). It works regardless of our desire and regulates, among other things, our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion. Testing HRV serves the purpose of you “evidence” of how your body is responding to stress, and how it may be subsequently degrading your health.

Here at the Advanced Health Clinic, we have a highly sensitive EKG machine that measures many things, including Heart Rate Variability. HRV is one of the fastest-growing phenomena being studied in medical science today. Heart rate variability measures the minute variations in intervals between heartbeats. This shows us the balance between the sympathetic (fight/flight/freeze) and parasympathetic (relaxation/repair) parts of the autonomic nervous system. With all the stressors of modern-day life, we are finding that most people are stuck in the body’s fight-or-flight response. This is not a good place to be.  Researchers at Harvard and Stanford  Medical School conclude that being stuck in this perpetual fight/flight stage is the cause of 90-95% of all diseases. But we have figured out how to turn off that response to modern-day stressors. We use this HRV test to help find a specific breathing pattern for your body that most quickly turns off the fight/flight system, thereby activating a rapid repair and deep relaxation response.

We teach you how to habituate this response. We are finding that after a few months of breathing at this specific rate for your body, the DNA expression is changing in the body, so people process stressors in a fundamentally different way. The gray matter in the amygdala (the brain’s fear center) shrinks, and the body no longer switches into fight or flight when modern stressors are experienced.

This is exactly what is needed in this day and age. 

The test is quick and painless and can change your life forever. It takes about an hour, including 15-20 minutes of practicing your body’s breathing pattern.

See what others have said: 

This breathing literally saved my life, I was in so much pain I wanted to die, and it’s the only thing that calmed me down and melted away the pain. – CT

The breathing and helps me to breathe through when life’s stresses became overwhelming as well. – MM

This breathing pattern really helps me to relax and helps me to sleep better. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in working with their body to have better health.-JH

Using the results from the breathing pattern, I’m finally able to go to sleep quickly at bedtime…I can say the breathing pattern I learned has made positive changes in my life.  – LB

I would greatly recommend the BreathingTest…When you know your Frequency Breathing Pattern and start using it as your healing tool everything changes for you. I did the test, and it opened my eyes that by simply learning my breathing pattern I start feeling better. I do it every day now and I see big changes to my mood and inflammation in my body and IBS symptoms are much less than before. It\’s an incredible tool that nobody taught us how to use. I am so grateful that I learned how to use it. – MK

I was anxious and had a tough time relaxing. He introduced me to Breathing. I immediately felt tingling in my limbs and my whole body relaxed. I do this breathing every morning and during the day when I am anxious. I always feel calmer! – JM

When I first took the Scan it showed that my body was not dealing well with life’s stressors. The results were not surprising to me. It wasn’t until the connection between Resonance frequency breathing and improvement was introduced to me that my adaptability improved as was supported by subsequent scans. I’ve found it particularly useful to practice the resonance frequency breathing in preparation for sleep.- SM

Knowing this pattern helps my brain to deal with my anxiety. It calms me down and helps me think clearly and make better decisions. In general, it helps my mind , body, my relationship with others and my performance at work.- LR

I recommend this to everybody that wants to take control of their health, and do something simple to improve it… it looks simple but requires discipline and constancy. I love it!! If you want to get rid of doctors and improve your physical and mental health this is the answer. By breathing 20 minutes according with your pattern you will feel much better, relaxed and energetic, and you will enjoy more life!! – PH

I am so grateful for your help in discovering my optimal breathing pattern. I use it every day to calm my nervous system, to increase my oxygen uptake, and to help me go to sleep at night. I believe everyone can benefit from learning their best breathing pattern to be more in control of their health and well-being. – IC

I use the RF breathing pattern at 5.5 breaths per minute just before falling asleep.  I often don’t remember completing the full  pattern before I’m asleep!  The RF breathing pattern is also helpful in stressful situations—to do it a few minutes before going into the heat of the battle.  I believe that it helps me think more clearly and calmly about what is taking place. If you are in stressful situations or are having trouble falling asleep I would recommend RF pattern breathing.  Learn what your RF pattern is by taking the test! – RH

I have found that finding and using my specific RF Breathing Pattern helps me in everyday application and in occasional anxious settings.  I feel my whole body centered and a reset happening when I take the time to breathe in my RF breathing pattern.  And, when I feel anxious or panicked, I can quickly calm myself down because I\’ve practiced and know how to find my RF breathing pattern.- WP

Your Breathing pattern has helped me relax.  I am more conscious of stopping breathing  through my mouth and  just breathing  through my nose.  I would recommend this breathing because we get into bad habits for years.  I think taking this test is simple and will surprise you. – LP

I have been doing breathing pattern every morning for 15 min. It has helped me to be more aware of my body breathing rhythm. It helps me feels calmer. It seems to help me get ready for the day. I also do some breathing before bed, it relaxes me. I would recommend to those who want to put oneself together for the day, and slow down at night…It has been helpful. – GB

This breathing pattern has helped me in many ways. I sleep better and when I do it first thing in the morning I am better able to live in the structure instead of living in emotion.  It calms me down and gets rid of the brain fog. I feel alert and ready to start my day. At night before I go to bed I always take three deep breaths (5 breaths in, hold for 4 and exhale for three) and I am able to fall asleep better. – JZ

Having done the Breathing test it has proved very beneficial, helping lower stress, increase energy, increase my immune system and aging backwards. Having the results of the test, to show how important being aware and focusing on our breath patterns was very insightful. We can add more life to living when we understand and use our personal breath of life.- JM

The breathing pattern test helped me become aware and mindful of my daily breathing habits, especially when I get overwhelmed or stressed.  – AB

I have very low blood pressure and to my astonishment, the breathing that was taught brought my blood pressure back up. I’ve realized everything in life takes work. Mindful breathing is a piece of that and something that anyone can benefit from to help improve their overall health. – EK

I use this breathing technique all the time!  I use it while driving, meditating, falling asleep, etc.  It is a great way to connect to your body and is a great way to focus your mind. – BB

The test helped me to get a clearer picture of how my body is functioning. Knowing the optimal breathing pattern for my body has been extremely helpful. It gets me centered and is perfect for meditation.  It is a reset.  Thank you so much for introducing this to me! – KH

I took the breathing test about 6 months ago and realized that I am not breathing correctly for optimal health.  When I repeated the test some months later, many of the health markers that it tests had improved.  It is exciting to find something as simple as breathing, and at no cost, that can improve health so dramatically!  It is also very relaxing.  I try to do it consistently because it seems to have so many health benefits. – CM

I have been pretty consistent in doing this. I was at my dr’s office and they took my blood pressure. It was 125 over 80. It had been between 135-140 over 80. I do it at night. It relaxes me and helps me go right to sleep. When things get stressful I use it to get calm. It has been working.- MC

I am very grateful to have taken this test to find my body’s specific breathing pattern. Knowing this has helped me be more fully aware of my breathing and the calming effect it has on me. I start my day with 20 minutes of breathing which helps my mind and body be more fully engaged throughout the day. – JC

Have found it to be quite beneficial for cognitive awareness.We continue to do this on a somewhat regular basis and at 86 & 83 our health and mental acuity have been quite good. – RJ & MJ

Although I do not sit down daily and utilize the breathing exercise on a regular basis, I do use it almost nightly when I am trying to fall asleep. Within a very few repeats of the pattern, I am able to fall asleep. Also when I feel a bit stressed or overwhelmed I will take a few minutes and do the breathing pattern to regroup myself. It was very eye-opening to me to understand the relationship between my breathing pattern and my overall health. It was also encouraging to me to see after finding my breathing pattern and practicing it the impact it had on my biological age. I believe it is imperative to do all we can to improve our health with natural resources. I had no idea there was even such a correlation between our breathing and our overall health. The whole process was very informative and opened up my understanding of the amazing things our body actually does and how each component builds upon another.- HB

I use this breathing treatment twice every day and I think it keeps me healthier.  I really needed it while going through COVID.  Thanks for caring and taking care of my husband and me. – PB

I was reading a book called “Breath” by James Nestor.  (This test) confirmed what I had been reading; most of us breathe in a shallow manner, and that affects our health in a negative way.  (This test) taught me how to breathe for my body type.  This does improve my mental and physical health!  I’m grateful! – JE

I would strongly recommend taking the breathing test because it makes you become acutely aware and visualize the numerous benefits of deep breathing.  My blood pressure was suddenly uncharacteristically high due to stress.  The deep breathing relaxed me and lowered my blood pressure immediately!   The key is to be consistent with the breathing each day and remember that  ANY amount of time you can do is better than nothing.  This is probably the single most beneficial thing you can do for your health that is easy and does not cost a penny! – CH

I start my day with the breathing and I feel more grounded to begin my day. Also I have lost a few pounds!!! – BS

My personal health journey has taught me the importance of focused breathing. It has been one of the only things that has helped me to relax.  BUT, when I took the test and discovered the best rhythm for me, I was able to experience another level of serenity through breathing.  I have noticed how much easier it is to let go and to go with the flow of life. Definitely worth it! – MJP

This breathing pattern has helped me to feel better. When I go to the office and participate in another test, it shows I have improved. I feel like I am getting younger as time moves on. I recommend it because it works. No monetary cost. I take time when I wake up in the morning before I get out of bed. It’s great to feel that I’ve accomplished something first thing! This test is easy to take. It gives great information on how to count as I breathe for the greatest benefit. – SS

This breathing pattern is a lifesaver. Prior to doing it, I used to pull all kinds of muscles and occasional palpitations. I had every type of massagers you can think of and massage salons I visited often. Whilst I still enjoy a relaxing or deep tissue massage, I no longer go for those massages for pain relief. Thank God!! I feel calmer most of the time and less stressed as a result. When I feel stress coming on or going to a stressful situation, I just breathe. Anyone, who wants great health at no cost but discipline, should do it! I tell people I meet all the time. It is a matter of choice really. I choose to be healthy and fit and this for me is a very easy, no-cost, and enjoyable way to stay healthy.  Thank you so much for this life-saving and changing experience you introduced me to. – VS

When introduced to the test in 2021 I questioned what would a change in breathing do for me?   Decided to test the pattern and it works!.  Early morning or late evening concentrated sessions are very relaxing for me!! Try it. The benefits certainly exceed the time it takes to learn this breathing technique. – RF.

I would say that anyone who does meditation should learn HRV breathing to maximize the benefit of the experience.  It may be difficult to quantify the benefit as it seems to be gradual, but I definitely notice this breathing exercise helps when having difficulty sleeping, when in an anxious situation, or other similar situations in which a “calming down” is helpful. – KR

I recently took the Breathing test. I found the information I received in learning about my particular breathing patterns and how practicing that pattern for 20 minutes a day it can kick start and continue my body’s ability to heal itself without prescribed medicine. A lot of research and learning has gone into this type of healing.  It has helped in calming my anxiety and an overall feeling of wellness. I love that this is something I can do whenever and wherever and it’s as simple as breathing. – TC

I feel calmer. When I need to sleep I can turn off worries and or hyper activity.- BF

The things I love about this breathing practice are that it relaxes me.  Sometimes getting to sleep or getting back to sleep is easier if I just start doing the breathing exercise.  It also feels like it’s oxygenating the inside organs, which relaxes and refreshes them. I would advise others to learn this simple, pain-free exercise to add energy to and relieve stress from their bodies and from their lives.  It’s a lot like meditation, but with enhanced breathing.-MM