Autonomic Balance Diagram Interpretation Guide

How does it work?

By measuring the heart’s rhythmic patterns the Heart Rhythm Scanner can evaluate current condition of the autonomic nervous system, which provides total control of all involuntary body’s functions. The system has two branches called sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Sympathetic nervous system is primarily responsible for body activation to withstand any negative factors taking the body out of its balance. Parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for seducing body’s function to bring it back to balance.

This system is designed to act like the brakes and gas in your automobile. It is essential to have both systems operational for the vehicle to run appropriately, safely and efficiently. If too much gas is used it overcharges the vehicle. Apply to much brakes and the vehicle is sluggish. This analogy works in a simplified manner to express how the autonomic nervous system works.

The Heart Rhythm Scanner measures current level of sympathetic function (LF reading) and parasympathetic function(HF reading). Current levels of LF and HF indicate the state of your body’s internal balance. Healthy individuals shouldnormally exhibit good balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic functions in normal resting condition.Ability to maintain good internal balance is a key to your health and longevity.

During this test, the subject should assume a restful, sitting position, limiting body movements and breathing naturally for up to 5 minutes.

After the subject finishes the test, subject’s personalized results automatically appear.

The Heart Rhythm Scanner provides a report showing the Autonomic Balance Diagram that requires more detailed

explanation of the results - what they indicate about ones current state of health. Our interpretations and suggestions serve as general guidelines; if the subject has any specific concerns about his / her health or test results contact the doctor to obtain professional advice.

The Heart Rhythm Scanner records the subject’s heart rate to assess the levels and the balance of his / her body’s

sympathetic and parasympathetic functions. Then the software compares the results to a normative set (the results

of population of other healthy people of the same age and gender).

Because the subject’s body is constantly facing changes in internal and external environments producing varying levels of stress, the more frequently the Heart Rhythm Scanner is used, the more accurate the evaluation of the subject’s overall health can be obtained.

It is important to understand that accurate results can be obtained only if the Heart Rhythm Scanner assessment is done under similar conditions during the day. It is important to be in a relaxed condition. No hard physical or mental activities should take place before the test is performed. Take the test and the same time every day generally before a big meal is suggested.

Once the test is completed, look into the autonomic assessment report, specifically the autonomic balance diagram that is generally represented by 9 quadrants.

Check in which quadrant the test result (large dot) is displayed on the diagram then refer to the table below.

ID	SNS	PNS	Interpretation	Recommendation
1	Low	Low	Although your body’s autonomic balance is maintained, both sympathetic and parasympathetic levels are below their normal ranges.   This may be due to the effect of accelerated aging, physical or mental fatigue, chronic stress, possible presence of any chronic health condition especially associated with depressed immune system that affects your body’s ability to maintain adequate levels of regulatory function.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to increase its current low level of regulatory function.   It is strongly recommended that you increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.
2	Normal	Low	Your body’s regulatory function is out of balance.   Although your sympathetic level is within normal range your parasympathetic level is below normal.   This may be due to the effect of physical or mental fatigue, chronic stress, possible presence of any chronic health condition that primarily suppresses your body’s ability to maintain adequate level of parasympathetic function.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to increase its current low level of parasympathetic function to restore body’s autonomic balance.   It is strongly recommended that you increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.
3	High	Low	Your body’s regulatory function is extremely out of balance.   Your sympathetic function level is above normal range while your parasympathetic function level is below normal.   This may be due to extreme and acute physical or mental stress or acute health problem such as infection, intoxication, etc.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to increase its current low level of parasympathetic function and relieve its elevated level of sympathetic function to restore body’s autonomic balance.   It is strongly recommended that you increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.  In some cases this could be a reflection of substantial movement artifacts or presence of abnormal heartbeats. It is recommended to check the heart rate graph to evaluate the quality of data recorded. Poor quality data should not be interpreted.
4	Low	Normal	Your body’s regulatory function is out of balance.   Although your parasympathetic function level is within normal range your sympathetic function level is below normal.   This may be due to the effect of accelerated aging, chronic mental fatigue, overwork, lack of sleep or possible presence of any chronic health condition that primarily suppresses your body’s ability to maintain adequate level of sympathetic function.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to increase its current low level of sympathetic function to restore body’s autonomic balance.   It is strongly recommended that you increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.
5	Normal	Normal	Your body’s regulatory function is in good balance.   Both sympathetic and parasympathetic function levels are within their normal ranges.   This is an indication of current autonomic balance achieved due to optimum performance of your body’s regulatory function.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, you must be in good health.   Your goal is to help your body to maintain the autonomic balance and optimum performance.   It is strongly recommended that you use our suggestions to maintain the healthy lifestyle.
6	High	Normal	Your body’s regulatory function is out of balance.   Although your parasympathetic function level is within normal range your sympathetic function level is above normal.   This may be due to physical or mental stress caused by internal or external factors in your daily life or presence of acute health issue causing your body’s stress response.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to relieve its current high level of sympathetic function to restore body’s autonomic balance.   It is strongly recommended that you take break, slow down and increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.  In some cases this could be a reflection of substantial movement artifacts or presence of abnormal heartbeats. It is recommended to check the heart rate graph to evaluate the quality of data recorded. Poor quality data should not be interpreted.
7	Low	High	Your body’s regulatory function is extremely out of balance.   Your sympathetic function level is below normal range while your parasympathetic function level is above normal.   This is not very typical pattern possibly indicating special training skills, very deep relaxation or influence of specific substances inhibiting body’s ability to maintain adequate sympathetic function levels.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, and you do not possess special training skills, it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body primarily to increase its current low level of sympathetic function and move towards restoring body’s autonomic balance.   It is strongly recommended that you increase the use of our suggestions to establish and maintain the healthy lifestyle.   In some cases this could be a reflection of substantial movement artifacts or presence of abnormal heartbeats. It is recommended to check the heart rate graph to evaluate the quality of data recorded. Poor quality data should not be interpreted.
8	Normal	High	Your body’s regulatory function is out of balance.   Although your sympathetic function level is within normal range your parasympathetic function level is above normal.   This may be due achieving mentally / physically restful condition, good relaxation.	Typically there is nothing to worry about, but if such pattern systematically appears in this report and you don’t feel calm and relaxed it is recommended to consult your doctor.   Your goal is to help your body to maintain the autonomic balance and optimum performance.   It is strongly recommended that you use our suggestions to maintain the healthy lifestyle.  In some cases this could be a reflection of substantial movement artifacts or presence of abnormal heartbeats. It is recommended to check the heart rate graph to evaluate the quality of data recorded. Poor quality data should not be interpreted.
9	High	High	Your body’s regulatory function is in balance.   Both sympathetic and parasympathetic function levels are above their normal ranges.   This pattern is typical for healthy individuals, athletes indicating high levels of your body’s regulatory energy.	If such pattern systematically appears in this report, you must be doing well.   Your goal is to help your body to maintain the autonomic balance and optimum performance.   It is strongly recommended that you use our suggestions to maintain the healthy lifestyle.   In some cases this could be a reflection of substantial movement artifacts or presence of abnormal heartbeats. It is recommended to check the heart rate graph to evaluate the quality of data recorded. Poor quality data should not be interpreted.