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Autonomic Balance Measurement

Meaning

Clinical assessment of the equilibrium between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This measurement provides a physiological window into an individual’s stress adaptation capacity and overall allostatic load. Imbalances often manifest in hormonal dysregulation, impacting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function. Evaluating this balance is crucial for understanding systemic physiological resilience and its effect on long-term wellness.