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105: Understanding Heart Rate Variability with Dr. Torkil Færø

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Buck speaks to Dr. Torkil Færø, a Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, and seasoned traveler with Doctors Without Borders, to discuss the crucial relationship between stress, heart rate variability (HRV), and overall health. Dr. Færø delves into how HRV serves as a key indicator of our body's autonomic nervous system balance, showing how lifestyle factors, particularly chronic stress, can undermine well-being. He highlights practical strategies, from breathwork to dietary adjustments, aimed at optimizing HRV and promoting long-term health.

00:12 What is Heart Rate Variability?

05:34 The Normal Range of HRV

08:39 Contributing Factors that Impact Your HRV

23:18 Tactics to Improve HRV

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