Dr. Shawn's Blog

Is it possible that a spice or a bark or a mushroom could help with focus, and even ADHD, as well as a prescription drug like Ritalin?” For whatever reason, I’ve been getting a TON of questions lately about “brain support” supplements? So, I wanted to use this blog and this video to unpack some

The simplest and most effective way to improve (lower) your Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio (“F/B ratio”) for improved weight loss (or less weight “regain”) is to reduce your Firmicutes by eating less processed food, and increase your Bacteroidetes by eating more fiber. Simple – but easier said than done! Some of the other approaches you can take

Adaptogens have long been associated with increasing energy, enhancing stamina, and reducing fatigue.  They encourage physical work capacity and mental performance. Often referred to as “tonics” or “elixirs” – they have far reaching effects on overall physiological health, supporting immune, cardiovascular, and endocrine functions.  At the same time, they help the body to adapt to

Earlier today, I answered several questions for a journalist about the “benefits of eating 30 plants per week” – what I Teach to my students as the “30 Plant Challenge” Here are her questions – and my answers – hope you find them helpful… The “30 plant challenge” is something that I recommend to ALL

Here’s What the Science Actually Says… The idea that prebiotics – those gut-friendly fibers that feed your microbiome – could “cure” autism is a bold claim, and one that needs serious unpacking. While there is growing evidence that gut health plays a powerful role in neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s essential to

The gut-brain connection has become a hot topic in mental wellness, and for good reason.  Over the last decade or two, emerging science has been showing more and more that what’s happening in our gut can directly impact our mood, anxiety levels, and even our resilience to stress.  But can probiotics really “cure” depression and