HRV, the Autonomic Nervous System, & Trauma

Heart Rate Variability Podcast

Feb 02 2021 | 00:55:23

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Show Notes

Another episode in the way back machine. Matt is still new to the HRV stuff, but Curt and Jerry start to help him see the light! In this classic episode of the trauma-informed lens podcast, we discuss the Autonomic Nervous System, designed to be highly sensitive to input from our environment, can become sensitized and chronically upregulated in children and adults who experience chronic, unpredictable stress. This week's Article: Heart Rate Variability as a biomarker for ANS response differences between children with chronic pain vs healthy controls

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