At The Hayden Institute, we’re excited to offer a cutting-edge tool that blends nutrition, functional analysis, and real-time feedback: the Heart Sound Recorder (HSR). This non-invasive device helps us assess how well your heart is functioning, giving us insights into your nutritional needs and stress responses — all without the need for lab tests or imaging.
Whether you’re navigating fatigue, blood sugar imbalances, or cardiovascular concerns, the HSR gives us a new way to “listen” to what your heart is telling us and guide your care with greater precision.
The Heart Sound Recorder is a computer-based low-risk device that uses a specialized microphone to record the valve sounds of your heart. It converts these sounds into a visual graph that helps us interpret heart rate, rhythm, and tone — key indicators of nervous system stress and nutritional deficiencies.
Unlike an EKG, which looks at the electrical impulses of the heart, the HSR focuses on mechanical function. It allows us to observe how your heart is working in real-time and how it responds to nutritional therapy, lifestyle changes, and other support strategies.
Our passionate team of holistic healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible care.
Because the heart reflects the body’s overall function, its rhythms can indicate:
Nutritional imbalances (e.g. B vitamins, calcium, magnesium)
Adrenal stress or fatigue
Electrolyte or hydration imbalances
Poor blood sugar regulation
Nervous system stress (sympathetic/parasympathetic imbalance)
Our trained staff can evaluate your heart’s sounds to determine whether your heart rhythm is balanced and strong — or if it may benefit from targeted support.
The Heart Sound Recorder is ideal for people experiencing:
Fatigue or low energy
Mood swings or stress
Cravings and blood sugar imbalances
Concerns about cardiovascular health
Desire for a more natural, nutritional approach to wellness
Because it’s safe, non-invasive, and effective, the HSR is also an excellent tool for routine functional check-ins, even before symptoms arise.
Your session will be conducted by Liz, who has received advanced training in using the Heart Sound Recorder. Liz is currently completing her Diploma in Holistic Nutrition from the Edison Institute of Nutrition (a 2000-hour program), which allows her to provide personalized wellness recommendations as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist in our office.
During your visit:
You’ll sit down and relax while a small microphone is placed over each of your heart valves (aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid, mitral).
The software will record and graph your heart sounds.
We’ll review the graphs together, explain what they mean, and explore possible nutritional or lifestyle strategies to improve your results.
Follow-up sessions can monitor progress and track how your body responds over time.
Phone: 281-826-2685
Fax: 281-469-8997
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
7:40am – 12:40pm,
2:20pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday:
8:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, Sunday:
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