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HRV: How A Wellness Device Will Improve Your Health
by David Thomas BloggerHeart Rate Variability, or HRV for short,
is simply a measure of the
variation in time between each heartbeat.
A normal, healthy heart does not tick evenly like a metronome. Instead,
there is a natural variability in the space between heartbeats. In day-to-day
life, this variation often goes unnoticed. However, HRV is influenced by a
multitude of day-to-day activities such as respiration, exercise, hormones,
metabolism, cognitive process, stress, and recovery.
Low HRV
Consistently low HRV is an indication
that the body is not adapting or recovering well from stress, as stress reduces
HRV. The underlying cause or trigger may be incomplete sleep, physical and
mental exhaustion, and sickness.
If the HRV remains low for long periods,
there is an increased risk of injuries, insomnia, chronic pain, cardiovascular
illness, anxiety-related disorders, and depression.
Healthy HRV
A higher HRV is considered to be healthy.
Consistently healthy HRV means that the body is resilient, on track for
recovery, and can bounce back from stress effectively. Different ways in which
you can maintain high HRV include proper sleep, a balanced diet, regular
exercise, mindful practice, and healthy relationships and interactions.
Those who have healthy HRV are likely to
have better focus, daily performance, healthy blood pressure, and resilience to
stress. A higher HRV is also linked to cardiovascular health, higher willpower,
and calm, positive emotions.
Understanding
Stress and Body’s Response
Stress hampers the ability to remain
focused and robs you of sleep because the mind is constantly in flux. The body
feels tired and sore as a result.
Chronic stress can cause tension
throughout the body. The nervous system becomes overactive, and the body
releases stress hormones like cortisol. It speeds breathing, increases heart
rate, and lowers your heart rate variability.
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