NEUROINFINITI

    Stress causes an imbalance in our nervous system. Imbalance of the nervous system is implicated in most of the dysfunctions and health problems that one experiences. The Stress Response Assessment conducted with the Neuroinfiniti instrument establishes a baseline for how your nervous system responds and subsequently recovers from stress. This information is then used to monitor the progress of your care as you move toward a more optimal state of nervous system balance.

How do we measure your stress response?:
    The rapid twenty-minute computerized assessment will reveal the status of your central nervous system function compared to ideal responses. The exam is completely non-invasive, where sensors are attached directly to the skin in the upper back, top of head and finger regions.

This provides a dynamic analysis of the central nervous system that measures the current state of function of the brain's cortex and how it influences the function of the brain's limbic system. The limbic system is the seat of the autonomic nervous system and typical activities of the limbic system are breathing, heart rate, hand temperature, skin conductance, and muscle action.

What is measured?

BRAIN WAVES
    This part of the test refers to the brain's ability to be busy when necessary and rest when necessary. The Stress Response Assessment uses a cognitive, emotional, and physical challenge, each followed by a recovery period. Stressful events require increased brain activity, which manifests as an increase in Beta brain waves (wide awake, focused, alert), and during recovery, an increase in Alpha brain waves (conscious relaxation) should be exhibited. Theta (light sleep).

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HEART RATE VARIABILITY
    Heart rate variability is an effective method to measure the effects of stress on your life. Research has established that HRV is also a good method to measure the effectiveness of care provided in this office.

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HEART RATE
    We have long been aware of the importance of heart rate in maintaining a good health response; However, simply taking a person's pulse is not enough information to tell us what happens during stressful situations. Stress Response Assessment gives us the ability to determine what speeds up the heart rate and how quickly it can return to normal. There is a direct relationship between breathing and heart rate.

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SKIN CONDUCTANCE
    The amount of moisture produced by the sweat glands in your hands is a direct result of stress. More moisture in your hands means a greater stress response. We can measure your ability to reduce the effects of your stressors. This means better neurological responses.

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TEMPERATURE
    The normal response to stress is for the body to withdraw blood volume from the extremities and accumulate it in the organs. This action reduces the temperature in hands and feet.

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RESPIRATORY RHYTHM
    While we are aware of changes in respiratory rate during exertion, we rarely use them as a measure of health. As there is a relationship between stress and oxygen requirement, respiratory rate is very important. Breathing pattern is equally important, such as chest rise versus diaphragmatic breathing.

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MUSCLE ACTIVITY
    We can measure muscle activity throughout the body in both relaxed rest mode and active movement mode. The trapezius and facial muscles are good indicators of muscles that become overly tight as a result of the stress response.