Dr. Shawn's Blog

There was a terrific article from the McKinsey Health Institute last week, “Getting to the bottom of the teen mental health crisis” – and since September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this is a good time to understand what our teens are experiencing… You can read the entire article – or listen to the 30min

This is an edited excerpt from Mental Fitness – Maximizing Mood, Motivation, & Mental Wellness by Optimizing the Brain-Body-Biome – available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audio versions. Poor Sleep as a Unique Form of Stress Easily the most effective stress-management technique you can practice is really very simple: get enough sleep! Even one or

Here is my narrated video about this post. In the U.S., melatonin use has increased 5-fold since 1999, and sky-rocketed during the pandemic to include millions of kids, teens, and adults – leaving many struggling with “melatonin dependence” – described as the feeling that they “need” melatonin to fall asleep. It has been known for

I’ve been researching and writing about “burnout” (physical fatigue, mental exhaustion, and feelings of languishing) for more than 20 years. – and I’ve never seen the situation as bad as it is today. I’ve also been researching and writing about the opposite of burnout – known as “vigor” (physical energy, mental acuity, and emotional well-being)

Supporting your immune system starts with a balanced approach, and vitamins play a key role in this process. Vitamins like C, A, D, and essential minerals such as zinc and selenium contribute to a strong immune defense by enhancing your body’s ability to fight infections and maintain overall health. In this post, we’ll explore how

The one food that I recommend (and that I eat almost every day myself) to maintain weight is plain whole-milk Greek yogurt – here’s a VIDEO that explains why…(or read below)… Yogurt – because the fermented milk is rich in a wide range of natural compounds that support the microbiome and overall gut health –