A Night of Beauty Sleep with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Unveiling the Nighttime Rituals of a Functional Medicine Doctor Clearing the Chaos and Finding Serenity
Functional Medicine Doctor’s Mind-Clearing Routine Before Bed
Image by Jaki Portolese / Stocksy
We’ve all heard the saying, “beauty sleep,” but do you know who takes it to a whole new level? Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the functional medicine doctor who knows that a good night’s sleep is the secret to looking fabulous. And let me tell you, her wind-down routine is nothing short of extraordinary. So buckle up, fashion lovers, and get ready for a bedtime story that will send you off to dreamland in style.
Dr. Lyon starts off by revealing her secret superpower – she can actually function pretty well on little sleep (hello, superhero doctor!). But even she knows that neglecting sleep is a rookie move. Sleep is critical, my dear fashionable friends. It’s not just about beauty, it’s about emotional regulation too. A lack of sleep can turn us into emotional rollercoasters, and let’s be honest, nobody wants that fashion disaster.
Now, during some busy times in her life like her book launch (yes, she’s an author too!), Dr. Lyon has survived on minimal sleep, riding solely on adrenaline. But let’s not pretend that’s ideal, shall we? She aims for around seven hours of beauty sleep each night, although her husband’s annoying habit of waking up at 4 a.m. sometimes throws a stylish wrench into her plans. Nevertheless, she believes her best night’s sleep is when she knows she has spread positive vibes and made someone’s day brighter. Talk about sleeping like a true fashion queen!
Just to make things even more fabulous, Dr. Lyon shares her sleep stats with us (yes, you read that right, sleep stats!):
| Average hours I sleep a night | 7 |
|---|---|
| Ideal bedtime | 9:30 p.m. |
| Ideal wake-up time | 6 a.m. |
| Nightstand essentials | Earplugs, a candle, and a book |
| Favorite place I’ve ever slept | Anywhere next to my children and husband |
| Sleep bad habit | Trying to work too late |
| Caffeine consumption | I drink all of it…but I stop at noon. |
| How I track my sleep | I don’t use a sleep tracker right now |
| The last product or habit that changed my sleep for the better | Nightly progesterone |
| The first thing I do when I wake up | Tell my family I am so happy to see them |
Impressive, right? But let’s dive even deeper into the dreamy world of Dr. Lyon’s bedtime routine:
The Wind-Down Chronicles
7 p.m.: It’s dinner time! Dr. Lyon knows that to have enough time to wind down for bed, she needs to feed her fashionable self first.
8 p.m.: Mama duty calls! Dr. Lyon tucks her kids in and goes over the wins and losses of the day, discussing how they can improve their fabulousness for tomorrow.
9:10 p.m.: Monday night and time to get into that wind-down mindset. All lectures and learning activities come to a halt. It’s time to put pen to paper and plan the week ahead. Dr. Lyon embraces the old-school charm of a paper planner, her personal favorite being the vintage collection from Paper and Plan Co. These planners not only help her clear her mind but also give her a stylish glimpse of what lies ahead. After a busy day, there’s nothing like jotting down her dreams and aspirations with a touch of fashion flair.
9:12 p.m.: The lights are dimmed, and it’s time for Dr. Lyon’s fabulous beauty routine. Face wash? Check. Vitamin C? Check. Hyaluronic acid? Check. Face cream? Check. Face oil? Check! With her pearly whites gleaming, Dr. Lyon grabs her Waterpik, flosses like a boss, and treats herself to a gum treatment with Revitin. Can you say dental diva?
9:25 p.m.: Finally, our fashion-forward doctor is in bed. But wait, there’s more! She raises her feet on a mountain of pillows, with her trusty yoga toes on (yes, those strange-looking toe stretchers), giving her feet the perfect stretch for a night of beauty rest. With a soft bedside light illuminating the scene and soothing ocean waves playing from her Hatch device, Dr. Lyon slips on her eye mask and plugs her ears with wax earplugs. But that’s not all, my stylish friends! A sleek Air Doctor air filter purifies her sleep sanctuary, while some lush green plants add a touch of eco-chic to the atmosphere.
Plus, just before drifting off into a world of fashion dreams, Dr. Lyon likes to listen to instrumental music while having a heart-to-heart with her husband. They recap their day, from chic triumphs to fashion fails, and discuss how to slay tomorrow’s fashion game.
And that’s how Dr. Gabrielle Lyon gets her beauty sleep—fabulous, isn’t it? So, my lovely fashion enthusiasts, it’s time to take a page from Dr. Lyon’s sleep diary and add a touch of elegance to our bedtime routines. Remember, a good night’s sleep will make your fashion choices shine brighter than ever!
Sweet dreams, my stylish darlings! And may your mornings be as gorgeous as your sleep routine!
Do you have any fabulous bedtime rituals? Share them with us in the comments below!
