What is the Autonomic Nervous System?

Habitone measures the state of your autonomic nervous system to help you understand your Physiological health. Here's an explanation of the autonomic nervous system and why it's essential to measure it.

The Nervous System that Maintains Life

The autonomic nervous system controls heartbeats, breathing, and digestion. Since it operates independently of your conscious thoughts, it is called "autonomic."

For example, you can't consciously stop your heart from beating. Without your awareness, the autonomic nervous system controls the activities of vital organs necessary for life.

The autonomic nervous system helps your body adapt to various stimuli and stresses by controlling your physical state to handle these challenges effectively.

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

The autonomic nervous system is divided into two main parts:

It's scientifically proven that heart rate variability can indicate the state of your autonomic nervous system, and the methods for calculating these indicators are well-established[1]. Habitone uses this scientific knowledge.

Why is it Beneficial to Know the Autonomic Nervous System State?

1. Understanding the Impact of Stress

The Relationship Between Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System

Modern society is often called a "stressful society," with stress being a significant issue. Stress is not just a mental issue; it also affects the body.

Your body responds physiologically to external stimuli (stressors) that disrupt your physical and mental state, whether they are physical (like heat, cold, pain, or fatigue) or mental (like fear or sadness).