Eps 50. Heart Rate Variability & Healing: Dr. Torkil Færø on POTS, Dysautonomia & Chronic Stress

Dr. Torkil Færø—emergency physician, medical researcher, and author of the bestselling book The Pulse Cure—joins Sharon Surita to explore how heart rate variability (HRV) serves as a powerful tool for tracking stress, recovery, and overall health.Dr. Færø shares his expertise on HRV monitoring and why it’s an underutilized biofeedback tool for conditions like dysautonomia, POTS, mitochondrial dysfunction, PTSD, and autoimmune-related conditions. He breaks down how lifestyle factors—including stress, diet, alcohol, exercise, cold therapy, and sunlight exposure—affect HRV and the autonomic nervous system. We discuss:🔹 The Impact of Stress on HRV & Chronic Illness🔹 Why Alcohol is One of the Biggest Stressors on the Body (and how long it takes to recover!)🔹 HRV Monitoring for POTS, Dysautonomia & PTSD Recovery🔹 Cold Therapy & Hot/Cold Showers for Nervous System Regulation🔹 How Food Sensitivities & Blood Sugar Impact HRV & Energy Levels🔹 Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Post-Exertional Malaise: How HRV Can Help🔹 The Role of Sunlight Exposure in Nervous System Healing🔹 Best Wearables for Tracking HRV (Garmin, Apple Watch & More!)🔹 How to Use HRV to Improve Sleep & Reduce InflammationDr. Færø also shares his insights on the future of health tracking, AI’s role in interpreting HRV data, and his upcoming book on sunlight exposure and health (coming in 2026!).If you're struggling with chronic stress, fatigue, dysautonomia, or nervous system dysregulation, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take control of your health.Dr. Torkil Færø's official website is thepulsecure.com, where you can explore his work on heart rate variability and stress management.📢 Subscribe for more expert interviews on biohacking, functional medicine, and chronic illness recovery!