20 terms
Wellness tech, defined.
HRV, PEMF, photobiomodulation, vagus nerve stimulation. The terms you'll see across the catalog, explained honestly.
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- Biofeedback— Using real-time physiological data (HRV, EEG, breathing) to train conscious control over involuntary processes.
- Blood Oxygen (SpO2)— The percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin in your blood, measured non-invasively at the finger or wrist.
- Body Composition— The breakdown of your body weight into fat, muscle, water, and bone — measured at home with bioelectrical impedance smart scales.
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- Heart Rate Variability (HRV)— The variation in time between consecutive heartbeats. Higher HRV typically indicates a more resilient autonomic nervous system.
- Hormesis— The biological principle that small, manageable stressors strengthen the body — the basis for cold plunges, sauna, exercise, and fasting.
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- Sleep Latency— The time it takes you to fall asleep after going to bed. Most healthy adults fall asleep in 10–20 minutes.
- Solfeggio Frequencies— A set of specific musical frequencies (174 Hz, 285 Hz, 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 528 Hz, 639 Hz, 741 Hz, 852 Hz, 963 Hz) used in sound healing traditions.
- Sound Healing— The use of sound — singing bowls, tuning forks, gongs — for relaxation, meditation, and spiritual practice.