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The Doctor's Farmacy · July 15, 2026 · 1h 7m

Heart Rate Variability | Why Your Nervous System Needs This.

Salim Najjar

Mark Hyman talks with nervous system educator Salim Najjar about heart rate variability (HRV) as a window into stress recovery and resilience. They discuss how to interpret HRV data without obsessing, why short-term stress builds strength while chronic stress erodes health, and practical daily habits to support the nervous system. The conversation also covers how the nervous system impacts inflammation, healing, and aging.

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Highlights

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HRV as the Body’s Stress Recovery Readout
Heart rate variability (HRV) provides a direct readout of how well your body recovers from stress.
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Acute Stress Strengthens, Chronic Stress Breaks Down
Not all stress is bad—acute, intermittent stress actually strengthens the body, while unrelenting chronic stress slowly degrades health.
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Five Daily Habits for Nervous System Resilience
Salim Najjar outlined five daily habits that can help the nervous system recover and become more resilient.
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The Nervous System’s Role in Inflammation and Aging
Your nervous system directly influences systemic inflammation, tissue healing, and how you age.
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Editorial

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Using Wearables Without Number Obsession
You don’t need to fixate on every HRV fluctuation; the goal is to use wearables as a trend-spotting tool rather than a source of daily anxiety.
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