Habit Change Addiction - HRV as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation Success

Meditation-Induced Changes in High-Frequency Heart Rate Variability Predict Smoking Outcomes

Dr. Jud explores a pivotal study linking mindfulness meditation and heart rate variability (HRV) to smoking cessation success. This episode delves into how acute changes in high-frequency HRV during meditation correlate with reduced cigarette consumption over time. By examining the physiological underpinnings of self-regulation and addiction, Dr. Jud highlights how HRV may serve as a biomarker to tailor interventions. Tune in to uncover how meditation can reshape the body's stress response and support lasting behavioral change.

Reference:
Libby DJ, Worhunsky PD, Pilver CE, Brewer JA. Meditation-induced changes in high-frequency heart rate variability predict smoking outcomes. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2012;6:54. DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2012.00054

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