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The Neuro Experience
#324: 4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Feb 6, 2024
This podcast explores the essence of HRV and its role in health, performance, and brain health. It covers topics such as using trackers for HRV, ways to increase HRV, the ARIC study, and the significance of HRV. It also discusses the impact of sauna sessions, hydration on HRV, and the link between low HRV and mortality.
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- Increasing HRV can be achieved through consistent sleep patterns, slow frequency breathing, sauna use, and adequate hydration.
- Low HRV can be an indicator of other health issues, suggesting the need for further attention and providing insights into overall health and well-being.
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Heart Rate Variability and its Importance
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a crucial metric that reflects the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. A healthy heart does not beat with metronome-like regularity; instead, there are tiny variations in the time between beats, influenced by the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the fight-or-flight response, increases heart rate and readies the body for action, while the parasympathetic nervous system promotes rest and relaxation. HRV is a reflection of this balance, with a high HRV indicating adaptability and recovery capabilities. Alcohol consumption, late-night habits, irregular sleep patterns, and ignoring natural rhythms can lower HRV, impacting overall well-being. Increasing HRV can be achieved through consistent sleep patterns, slow frequency breathing, sauna use, and adequate hydration.
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