Being diagnosed with cancer is a shock. You want to know your chances of survival and how to make that happen.
The good news is that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a powerful indicator of survival rates, and as a tool to measure the value of the steps that you are taking to beat the disease.
The research, tentative at first, has now confirmed that higher HRV is a good indicator of survival rates. Improving HRV also leads to improved outcomes. Exercise, good sleep, relaxation techniques, healthy lifestyle, low stress (yes, I know that difficult right now), and a good diet all lead to higher HRV and a better chance of survival. Richie’s story is a great example.
There is a surprising amount of research backing up this conclusion:
Heart Rate Variability as a Prognostic Factor for Cancer Survival – A Systematic Review
Prognostic Value of Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Cancer
You may need the vagus nerve to understand pathophysiology and to treat diseases
Norms of vagal nerve activity, indexed by Heart Rate Variability, in cancer patients
Heart rate variability measure in breast cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review