Chronic stress

The body’s neurovegetative regulatory capacity is a crucial indicator of the balance between relaxation and tension and thus for the assessment of chronic stress. This regulatory system plays a central role in the autonomic nervous system, which unconsciously controls vital functions such as heartbeat, breathing and digestion.

An important marker of the state of neurovegetative regulation is heart rate variability (HRV), which measures the time between heartbeats. High HRV indicates the body’s flexible adaptation to various demands and is a sign of a healthy balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Heart rate variability provides valuable insights into parasympathetic activity and allows conclusions to be drawn about the presence of chronic stress. A persistently low HRV value may indicate impaired parasympathetic activity, which is associated with a variety of health issues.

Particularly for individuals suffering from tinnitus, sleep disorders or chronic infections, a balanced parasympathetic nervous system function is of great importance. Regular monitoring of HRV can serve as a useful tool.