Ep5: Mysteries of the Body Explained

In this episode, Dr. Brook unravels some of the mysteries of the body, diving deep into the incredible intelligence that governs our health and well-being. If you've ever been puzzled by nighttime pain, fevers, or how travel affects digestion, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why Pain is Worse at Night
   • Explore how the body’s cortisol levels naturally drop in the evening, intensifying discomfort.
   • Learn simple techniques to improve sleep and reduce nighttime pain, including optimal room temperature, reducing blue light exposure, and creating a calming bedtime routine.
2. The Truth About Fevers
   • Discover how fevers are your body’s natural defense mechanism and why they shouldn’t be feared.
   • Dive into the science of pyrogens, the hypothalamus, and how fevers activate your immune system.
   • Get practical tips for supporting yourself or your child through a fever, including the importance of hydration, avoiding sugar, and embracing rest.
3. Why Travel Causes Constipation
   • Find out how changes in routine and environment impact your digestion.
   • Learn gentle remedies, including magnesium, neurolymphatic point stimulation, and staying hydrated to help your body adjust.

Episode Highlights:

• Cortisol Explained: Understand why this vital hormone is both a friend and a foe, depending on its balance.
• The Fever’s Role in Development: Fascinating insights into how childhood fevers can boost immune and cognitive development.
• Travel Tips: Practical advice for keeping your digestive system on track while away from home.

Dr. Brook’s Top Tips:

• Don’t freak out when your body feels off – it’s often just doing what it’s designed to do!
• Build a supportive environment for healing, especially during fevers or nighttime discomfort.
• Stay mindful of your body’s signals and trust its wisdom.

Resources Mentioned:

• Large Intestines (TFL) Neurolymphatic Reflex Tutorial Video
• Episode 4: Stress and Its Silent Impact on Your Health
• Join Our Free Community

Remember:

🎧 Stay Connected + Explore More Support:

If today’s episode spoke to something deeper in you, there’s so much more waiting for you inside my world.

💬 Start meaningful conversations with your body using the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck. Each card is written from your body’s perspective to help you shift from fear to faith in your healing.

📔 Track what your body is whispering with the My Body’s Whispers Journal, a gentle guide to help you connect physical symptoms with spiritual, emotional, mental, and lifestyle insights.

🌿 Want to deepen your listening practice and explore real-time body wisdom with others? Join the waitlist for the bodyOS™ membership, where we learn to decode the body’s signals together.

🌐 For more tools, free downloads, and upcoming course releases, visit drbrooksheehan.com

📲 And come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan

⭐️ If you loved this episode, would you take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. It helps more women learn to listen, trust, and transform their health.

...