Why Blue Light Is Bad for Your Sleep Quality (and what you can do to solve it!)
Most of us are on our devices all the time. I mean all the time. And trust me, I’m not holier than thou … I track my screen time (and social media time) each week as part of my weekly goal tracking, and I’m too embarrassed to even write the totals here, even though...
Uplevel Your 2020: 20 Recommended Books on Personal Development, Productivity, Health, and Business
As a child, one of my favorite things to do was build a “fort” of sheets in the corner of the living room between two couches, and hide away with as many books as I could find and a bag of Chex Mix and glass of fruit punch (I know! Look at me now!). My favorite...
The Secret to My Sugar Cravings: My Protein Milkshake Recipe
You may already know that I am a chocolate fanatic. If I could choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, chocolate is near the top of the list. In fact, sweets of all kinds would probably be right up there. I especially crave sugar at night (side note: this...
Three Things to Do Before Setting Your 2020 Goals
Wow! A new decade starts tomorrow. And even though it may be just another day, there’s something magical about the turn of a year or a decade. It feels so promising, so hopeful, so exciting! At the turn of 2010, I was gearing up for an exciting year: I would leave...
The Power of Positive Reflection (and 2019 Celebrations!)
Have you ever set a goal, tried really hard to reach it, but you didn’t quite hit it? If so, what happens? If you’re like most people, you beat yourself up over not getting there. That feels pretty demotivating, so you might have even gotten caught in a...
Game Changers Review: Do You Need to be Vegan? (And the benefits of a plant-based diet)
I am all about health information being accessible to the public, and the idea of a nutrition-based documentary thrills me. However, I am not all about scare tactics, twisting information, and black and white claims. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen clients so...
How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Health Goals
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend both daily.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziglar, because while it’s funny and lighthearted, it’s also SO deeply true. Many of my clients expect...
2019 Healthy Holiday Gifts Guide
I love holidays – time off of work, family traditions, time spent with those I love, a general sense of joy and festivity in the air! But I’m going to let you in on a secret … I hate shopping for holiday gifts. Truly, I don’t mind spending time or money on those I...
Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?
Intermittent fasting is trending in the health world right now, and you probably know how I feel about health trends. (If you don’t, here’s the short version: people are constantly looking for something “magic” and “cutting-edge” to reduce the effort or pain it takes...
7 Things I Learned from Finishing a Half Ironman
The Challenge I thrive on challenge. Moving through life comfortably without really having to push yourself might be appealing to some, but feeling like I am constantly growing and expanding my own possibilities is what keeps me energized. Plus, I believe that...
Welcome to The Lyons’ Share!
Dr. Megan Lyons helps high-achieving women optimize their health through evidence-based functional nutrition, combining her background as a former management consultant with over a decade of experience helping thousands achieve lasting wellness
We all experience odd symptoms from time to time—feeling bloated after a meal, feeling cold in a warm room, or struggling to focus. Often, we dismiss these as “normal” parts of life. But what if they’re not? What if these small signs are your body’s way of hinting at a deeper imbalance?