Melatonin Supplements: Help or Hype?

Melatonin Supplements: Help or Hype?

Do melatonin supplements work?

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Melatonin Supplements: Help or Hype?

Melatonin is one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep aids in the U.S.

But, are you using it correctly?

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie separates science from hype when it comes to melatonin supplements. She breaks down the difference between what your body naturally produces and what comes in the pill or gummy, and why timing and dosage matter way more than you think.

If you’re struggling with sleep and relying on melatonin to help, you’ll want to know:

  • When melatonin helps (and when it doesn’t) 
  • Why taking too much can backfire 
  • Who should not take melatonin 
  • What the research says about quality control in supplements 
  • How to maximize your body’s natural melatonin 

Whether you’re facing jet lag, restless nights, or just want to know what works, this episode is your guide.

Don’t miss “EVERYTHING YOU’RE DOING TO SLEEP BETTER IS KEEPING YOU AWAKE,” free, live masterclass. Three dates available September, 8, 10, & 13. This event is FREE, but registration is required. 
Plus there’s a free bonus for attending, “Food as Sleep Medicine,” collection of recipes. 

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American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate

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This week, Authority Magazine published an interview by Shawna Robins where she asked Dr. Vickie to share 5 Proven Strategies to Sleep. You can watch the You Tube video and read the entire article HERE. 

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Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling: Dopamine and Addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke

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Can you put down your phone? Or your glass or your book? Whatever drives your craving for more is powered by dopamine. Eventually, we reach a point where we want it, even though we don’t like it. There’s a reason for that. Our brains experience pleasure and pain in the same place and when the balance tips, our body craves balance. But balance isn’t easy to achieve with addiction. 

Dr. Lembke discusses screen addiction with Dr. Vickie on Healthy Looks Great on You.

In this episode, Dr. Anna Lembke advocates for cellphone bans in K-12 schools. Plus, you’ll learn the role of dopamine in addiction, whether to digital drugs like cellphones, or physical drugs and other behaviors. And, what you can do about it.

Dr. Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist at Stanford University who specializes in addition. She has been featured in the New York Times and on the powerful 2020 Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma.”

She is the author of “Dopamine Nation,” and “Drug Dealer, M.D.”

 

 

 

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Melatonin Supplements: Help or Hype?

How to Sleep Better When You Travel

How to Sleep Better when You Travel

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It’s your real-life solution for getting healthy without overhauling your life overnight.

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Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.

American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate

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Three Simple Strategies to Sleep Better

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How to Sleep Better When You Travel

There’s nothing like the thrill of travel! New sights, new smells, new experiences. But if your sleep doesn’t come with you, your dream vacation can feel like a jet-lagged fog.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie explores the science behind why we struggle to sleep away from home (hello, “first night effect”) and what you can do to sleep better while traveling. From the brain’s hemispheres to pillow hacks and scent cues, you’ll learn practical, doctor-approved strategies to help you sleep soundly—whether you’re in a five-star hotel or a rustic cabin.

Plus, she shares her top bedtime routine tricks and what not to eat if you want to avoid tossing and turning all night.

Whether you travel often or just want to make your next getaway more restful, this episode is packed with tips to help you feel refreshed wherever you wake up.

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It’s your real-life solution for getting healthy without overhauling your life overnight.

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Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.

American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate

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How Travel Transforms Your Health with Dr. Stacy Funt (OR, What if feeling better starts with a little bit of adventure?)

Feeling stuck in your daily routine? Longing for something more than to-do lists and exhaustion? This episode is your permission slip to reset your mind, body, and soul.

Dr. Vickie welcomes Dr. Stacy Funt, radiologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and founder of LH Adventure Travel, for a powerful conversation on why travel is about more than sightseeing.

It’s about soul-seeing!

Learn how immersive, awe-inspiring travel experiences designed around movement, community, and intentionality can radically improve your health and spark lasting transformation.

Whether you’re navigating a life transition, recovering from burnout, or simply craving connection and wonder, this episode will remind you of the healing power of stepping outside your routine and into something bigger.

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