Better evenings. Better sleep. Better tomorrow. There’s something powerful about an evening ritual. The simple act of slowing down, putting away the day, and preparing something special to drink can become a “whole body signal” – telling your system that work is over, the nervous system can downshift, and it’s time to prepare for sleep.
Dr. Shawn's Blog
Dr. Shawn's Blog
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Recent Blogs
Resilience is often described as the ability to “bounce back” after something difficult. That’s a useful starting point, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Real resilience actually involves four stages: Respond. Recover. Adapt. Grow. The goal is not simply to “Bounce back” and return to who you were before the challenge – but rather
Getting a great night of sleep involves a lot more than simply spending “more time” in bed. Sleep is the nightly foundation for recovery, mental clarity, physical performance, and the ability to meet tomorrow with energy. That’s why I created zephyr: a melatonin-free sleep mocktail formulated to support multiple dimensions of restful sleep… from unwinding
Last week I spent seven days riding my bicycle across Iowa during RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Every year, thousands of cyclists ride from one side of the state to the other, stopping in small towns along the way. It is part cycling event, part traveling festival, and part family reunion.
When I packed for RAGBRAI, I thought I had everything covered. My gravel bike was tuned up, I had plenty of cycling clothes, my helmet, nutrition, sunscreen, and enough spare tubes to survive almost anything the Iowa gravel roads could throw at me. What I forgot was my daily zenith – doh!. At first, I
Most of us think of migraines as pounding headaches, sensitivity to light, and nausea. But what if the migraine isn’t happening primarily in your head? What if it’s happening in your gut? A condition called abdominal migraine is a fascinating example of the gut-brain connection in action. Instead of severe head pain, people experience episodes
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