Overview:
Chronic stress fundamentally reshapes physiology. This module focuses on the autonomic nervous system, the HPA and SAM axes, and heart rate variability (HRV) as key tools to assess stress and resilience.
- Structure and function of the HPA axis, SAM axis, and autonomic nervous system
- HRV as a diagnostic tool: parameters, interpretation, and clinical relevance
- Effects of chronic stress on immune function, metabolism, neuroinflammation, and mental health
Learning Objectives:
You will be able to interpret HRV findings and link stress-axis dysregulation to clinical presentations. This helps you integrate stress diagnostics into comprehensive functional medicine strategies.