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Autonomic Balance Engineering

Meaning

Autonomic Balance Engineering is the clinical and physiological practice of precisely adjusting the activity ratio between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The goal is to optimize heart rate variability (HRV) and ensure a rapid, appropriate return to parasympathetic dominance following periods of stress or exertion. This engineering effort is central to managing allostatic load and promoting systemic resilience.