Rev Up Health
Welcome to "Rev Up Health," hosted by Dr. Mark and Tandi Hechler of Revelation Health and Well-Being. This enlightening podcast dives into the world of functional medicine, offering insights, tips, and real-life stories to empower you on your journey to optimal health. Each episode, Dr. Mark and Tandi explore a variety of health topics, from nutrition and fitness to mental well-being and preventive care, all tailored to help you revitalize your life. Join us as we unpack the secrets of thriving in health and wellness, and inspire you to take control of your health journey.
Rev Up Health
Biohacking Your Body: A Doctor's Guide to Heart Rate Variability
In this fascinating episode of Rev Up Health, Dr. Mark and Tandi Hechler sit down with Dr Torkil Faero, a leading expert on heart rate variability (HRV) and author of the groundbreaking book, The Pulse Cure. They explore a metric that is often available on popular wearables for health but rarely understood. Dr Torkil Faero explains how HRV provides an invaluable "dashboard" for your body, serving as a direct window into your stress levels and recovery. Listeners will learn that a higher HRV signifies a relaxed, restful state, while a low HRV is a subtle yet powerful warning from the body about impending issues like fatigue, brain fog, and chronic stress. The discussion bridges the gap between raw data and actionable insight, empowering you to move from a reactive to a personalized healthcare model.
The conversation reveals exactly how to use HRV to optimize your life. Dr Torkil Faero shares how this data can help athletes avoid overtraining, guiding them to make better choices about when to push and when to recover. He also discusses how women can use HRV to navigate the physiological load of their menstrual cycle and hormonal shifts during perimenopause. The episode unpacks the power of simple interventions—from proper sleep to cold therapy and even sun exposure—and their visible impact on your body. You'll hear about how tracking your HRV provides the motivation needed for long-lasting lifestyle change, a key component of longevity and functional medicine.
Ready to understand what your wearable is really telling you? Tune in to this enlightening episode to unlock the secrets to managing stress and optimizing your energy. Listen now and subscribe to the podcast to gain the insights you need to make your body work for you, not against you.
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