Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model, Stress Impacts and the Significance of HRV and Wearable Tech with Greg Elliot

Exploring Health: Macro to Micro with Parker Condit

Show notes:
Discover a fresh perspective on health and wellness in our chat with Greg Elliott, an exercise physiologist, osteopath, and co-founder of HealthQB Technologies. Our conversation takes you on a journey, beginning with an exploration of the biopsychosocial model. We unravel the web of biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to optimal health. Critiquing the US healthcare system and illuminating the shadows of invisible illnesses, Greg empowers you with practical guidance on measuring Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and choosing wearable devices best suited for your needs.
Delve deeper into the realm of stress and its impacts on the autonomic nervous system, as we challenge conventional wisdom about stress and its effects on your health. Balance, it turns out, is the key - between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of our nervous system. Further, we decode the vital significance of HRV in our overall health and wellness.
Finally, we spotlight the role that wearables play in personal health and wellness management. To top it off, we also dive into the fascinating world of HRV and hormonal changes, its use in predicting pregnancy, and potential application in hormone replacement therapy. Tune in for an engaging and insightful podcast that might just be the missing piece in your quest for improved well-being.
Key Questions Answered
What is an easy framework to think about health?
What is the BioPsychoSocial Model?
What are the best devices for measuring heart rate variability HRV?
Why is heart rate variability HRV important to health?
What is heart rate variability HRV?
How can I use a smartwatch or wearable to be healthier?
Is all stress bad?
What are the different types of stress?
How to manage stress with exercise and lifestyle?
How breathwork and mindfulness can help with stress and health?
How do hormones affect heart rate variability HRV?
Referenced During The Show:
Shipyard Study: https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=7915
Connect with Greg:
Website: https://www.gregelliott.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregrelliott/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregrelliott/
Company Website: https://www.yourhealthqb.com/

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DISCLAIMER This podcast is for general information only. It is not intended as a substitute for general healthcare services does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. If you have medical conditions you need to see your doctor or healthcare provider. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. BioPsychoSocial Model (00:02:05)

3. Understanding Stress and Differentiating Between Types (00:13:54)

4. Stress' Impact on Health and Well-Being (00:20:06)

5. Heart Rate Variability and Measurement Methods (00:30:03)

6. The Relationship Between HRV and Stress (00:42:00)

7. Impact of Hormonal Changes on HRV (00:54:57)

8. Understanding Wearable Metrics and Discordant Numbers (00:58:46)

9. Understanding Metrics for Health and Wellness (01:04:11)

10. Self-Care and Tracking for Health Maintenance (01:17:02)

11. The Benefits of Breathing and Mindfulness (01:25:28)