Sensible Health Solutions with Dr. Scott Luper

Our brains have a reward system, regulated by the release of a "feel-good" hormone -- dopamine. When dopamine is dysregulated, we often feel less motivated, impulsive or inescapably bored; this leads to behaviors like endless social media scrolling, searching for dopamine in sugary foods, or turning to addictive behaviors to get a quick dopamine fix. In this episode, Dr. Luper and Hallie share insight on regulating dopamine, and the link between dopamine and ADHD.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that impacts roughly 10 million Americans annually. SAD is known to be triggered by the change of seasons  -- but how exactly do we combat it, and what can we do to avoid feeling it going forward? Tune in for a conversation that helps listeners understand the big picture behind Seasonal Affective Disorder.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper discuss fibromyalgia -- a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, trouble sleeping, and cognitive issues. Tune in for insight on what lifestyle choices can increase flare ups, and how to manage them. 

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

In this week's episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper share insight into House Bill 147 and Senate Bill 193, legislation that would give Naturopathic physicians prescribing rights in Alaska.

About HB 147: This bill modifies Alaska's laws regarding naturopathy by establishing a new system; giving naturopaths the right to obtain licensure to prescribe and administer prescription drugs.

About SB 193: Alaska Senate Bill 193 aims to modernize the practice of naturopathy by establishing a framework for licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) to obtain endorsements for prescribing and administering certain medications.

How You Can Help: Contact Alaska state representatives, and urge them to vote in favor of naturopathic care in Alaska.

We often think of signs of ailments as an issue needing to be fixed -- what happens when we reframe that thought? Think of symptoms as clues; when we see symptoms as solutions, we give ourselves the opportunity to fix the root cause of the ailment, not just the symptom. In part two of our symptoms series, Hallie and Dr. Luper give insight on how to listen to our bodies and use pain as a tool towards healing.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

We often think of signs of ailments as an issue needing to be fixed -- what happens when we reframe that thought? Think of symptoms as clues; when we see symptoms as solutions, we give ourselves the opportunity to fix the root cause of the ailment, not just the symptom. 

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

Skin health is a buzzing topic in the health and beauty world -- but how exactly do we achieve having healthy skin? In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper take a deep dive into improving your health from the inside, to the outside.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition impacting nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States. In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper take a deeper look into arthritis prevention, as well as increasing your quality of life once diagnosed.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

Have you ever wondered how GLP-1 medications actually work in our bodies? In this episode, Dr. Luper takes a deep dive into GLP-1 medications, gut health, sustainable weight loss and more.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

Having trouble getting back on track after the holidays? You're not alone! In this episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper talk about how to make your New Year's resolutions into sustainable lifestyle habits.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.