Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls vital functions such as heart rate, digestion, blood pressure, and stress response. When the ANS becomes imbalanced, symptoms can appear across multiple systems—often without clear answers in routine labs.
Autonomic Nervous System & Circulation Testing using the TM Flow system at InfusaLounge Integrative & Functional Medicine provides a non-invasive, comprehensive evaluation of how your nerves, circulation, and stress pathways are functioning.
This test helps uncover the neurological, metabolic, or circulatory contributors behind chronic symptoms.
Who ANS & Circulation Testing Is For
This testing may benefit individuals experiencing:
- Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing)
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Heart palpitations or racing heart
- Nerve pain, tingling, or numbness
- Cold hands or feet
- Circulation issues or poor wound healing
- Poor stress tolerance or feeling "wired but tired"
- Blood pressure instability
- Digestive disturbances (gastroparesis, bloating)
- Anxiety or restlessness
- Sleep issues (insomnia, unrefreshing sleep)
- Chronic inflammation
- Diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance
- POTS or dysautonomia symptoms
- Persistent, unexplained symptoms
If your symptoms seem wide-ranging or inconsistent, ANS imbalance may be involved.
What TM Flow Testing Evaluates
Autonomic Nervous System Function
Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Balance
This includes:
- Stress response patterns (sympathetic "fight or flight" activity)
- Rest-and-digest activity (parasympathetic function)
- Heart rate variability (HRV) markers
- Autonomic balance and regulation capacity
- Response to positional changes
These markers help explain fatigue, anxiety, poor stress tolerance, sleep problems, and POTS/dysautonomia symptoms.
Circulation & Vascular Health
Blood Flow, Arterial Stiffness & Vascular Function
This evaluates:
- Arterial elasticity and stiffness
- Circulatory performance
- Early vascular dysfunction
- Microvascular and peripheral circulation
- Ankle-brachial index (ABI) equivalent
These insights help identify early cardiovascular concerns and circulation problems before they become serious.
Electrochemical Skin Conductance (Sudomotor Function)
Early Detection of Nerve Involvement
This measures:
- Small nerve fiber activity
- Autonomic nerve responses (sweat gland function)
- Sensory nerve involvement
- Early peripheral neuropathy detection
This is especially valuable for individuals with diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, or unexplained neurological symptoms.
Metabolic & Diabetes Screening Indicators
Early Warning Signs of Insulin Resistance-Driven Nerve or Vascular Issues
Markers may include:
- Diabetic autonomic neuropathy indicators
- Cardiac autonomic neuropathy screening
- Vascular reactivity patterns
- Metabolic stress markers
This allows early detection and prevention strategies before complications develop.
Why TM Flow Is More Comprehensive Than Standard Screening
TM Flow provides insights that:
- Routine blood work cannot detect
- Standard cardiovascular tests do not measure
- Basic neurological exams often miss
- Traditional stress tests don't evaluate
This test is fast (approximately 15 minutes), completely non-invasive, and provides a detailed look at systems that influence energy, cognition, blood flow, and long-term health.
How Results Guide Your Care
Your personalized plan may include:
- Nervous system support and vagal tone enhancement
- Stress and adrenal balancing protocols
- Circulation-enhancing strategies
- Nutrient support for nerve function (B vitamins, alpha-lipoic acid, etc.)
- Metabolic and blood sugar regulation
- Hormone-balancing strategies
- Inflammation reduction protocols
- Therapies that support neurological and vascular health (HBOT, red light, ozone, peptides)
- EPIC Upper Cervical alignment for ANS optimization
- Lifestyle and exercise recommendations tailored to your results
As your ANS and vascular systems improve, symptoms often become more stable and predictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the autonomic nervous system and why does it matter?
The autonomic nervous system controls all the “automatic” functions in your body—heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing, temperature regulation, and stress response. It has two branches: sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”). When these are out of balance, you can experience fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, dizziness, brain fog, and many other symptoms that seem unrelated but share a common root.
What is POTS and can TM Flow help diagnose it?
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a form of dysautonomia where heart rate increases excessively upon standing, causing dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and palpitations. TM Flow testing can identify autonomic dysfunction patterns consistent with POTS and other forms of dysautonomia, helping guide appropriate treatment strategies.
How does diabetes affect the autonomic nervous system?
High blood sugar damages small nerve fibers over time, leading to diabetic autonomic neuropathy. This can cause heart rate abnormalities, blood pressure instability, digestive problems (gastroparesis), and other symptoms. TM Flow can detect early autonomic nerve damage—often before symptoms become severe—allowing for earlier intervention and prevention.
Is TM Flow testing painful or invasive?
No. TM Flow testing is completely non-invasive and painless. It uses sensors placed on your hands and feet to measure nerve function, circulation, and autonomic activity. The entire test takes approximately 15 minutes and provides detailed information about multiple body systems.
Can autonomic dysfunction be improved?
Yes. Many factors that cause ANS imbalance are modifiable—including blood sugar control, stress management, sleep quality, inflammation, nutrient status, and structural issues affecting the nervous system. With targeted intervention, many patients see significant improvement in autonomic function and related symptoms within 3-6 months.
Is ANS & Circulation Testing Right for You?
If your symptoms seem broad, fluctuating, or difficult to diagnose, TM Flow testing provides clarity and a roadmap toward feeling better.