How to Control Stress in Real-Time | Huberman Lab Quantal Clip

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Huberman explains respiratory sinus arrhythmia as a way to control stress in real time through breathing. He explains that inhaling speeds heart rate up, via the sinoatrial node signaling the brain, while exhaling slows heart rate down. Huberman therefore advises making exhales slightly longer or more vigorous than inhales to calm down quickly, and emphasizing inhales to become more alert, with no formal breathwork session required.

Key takeaways

• Huberman explains that inhaling speeds heart rate up and exhaling slows it down.
• Huberman advises longer, more vigorous exhales to calm down in real time.
• Huberman names this mechanism respiratory sinus arrhythmia, the basis of heart rate variability.

Episode details: published March 24, 2021 · 348.4K views · 2:13 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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