Modern Wisdom #829 - Dr Leah Lagos - How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability
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Aug 24, 2024 Dr. Leah Lagos, a clinical psychologist and author of "Heart, Breath, Mind," shares her expertise on heart rate variability (HRV) as a key health metric. She discusses the surprising factors affecting HRV and the essential link between HRV and brain function. Dr. Lagos provides practical strategies for improving HRV through breath work and training, debunking common myths along the way. Listeners will learn about the individualized nature of breathing techniques and how they can enhance both health and performance.
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HRV History
- HRV was initially used to assess fetal health and predict birth outcomes.
- It later became a metric for cardiovascular health and various other conditions.
HRV Basics
- HRV measures the variability between heartbeats, indicating health and resilience.
- Higher HRV is generally better, and optimizing it involves increasing the variation like ocean waves.
Adaptive Reason for Lower HRV
- Lower HRV during stress is likely linked to the reptilian immobilization response for energy conservation.
- While adaptive in prehistoric times, this response can be detrimental in today's dynamic world.
