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Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionArticle highlights:PPIs and antacids are widely used, but prolonged use may carry health risks.Potential long-term risks include nutrient deficiencies, kidney disease, infect…

Welcome back to the blog, listeners! In our latest podcast episode, we delved into a fascinating distinction that John brought up: the crucial difference between simply looking at something and actively observing it. This concept, while seemingly st…

By Steven MiddendorpThe Surgeon General’s Office has issued a warning about the harms of screen time for children 18 and under, while providing suggestions to families, schools, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and social med…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle EdwardsJames Welsch teaches American politics at a high school in Maine. His classroom runs almost entirely on screens — students write blog posts, trade articles, pull up videos mid-discussion. A few years ago,…

05/30/2026 // Coco Somers // 1.8K Views Overview of Magnesium and Sleep ResearchA 2025 review of studies has examined magnesium's effect on sleep and common sleep disorders, according to a report by registered dietitian nutritionist Molly…

May 26, 2026 Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Common medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health.Gut health changes have been linked to…

Summer is rapidly approaching, and the great outdoors is beckoning you. Camping, hiking in the woods, reading a good book under a tree, and walking your dog along a less-traveled path can set you up for one of the most debilitating vector-borne di…

By Joseph Varon   May 18, 2026 The ICU Before SunriseThe intensive care unit (ICU) was crowded before sunrise, again. After 40 years in medicine, I am not sure what “full” even means anymore. Every ICU now feels just one patie…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionCommon medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health.Gut health changes have been linked to inflammation,…

(OMNS, January 5, 2010) The medical literature has virtually ignored 75 years of physician reports and laboratory and clinical studies on successful high-dose vitamin C therapy.Effective doses are high doses, often 1,000 times more than the US Rec…

ByKatia HetterSAN ANSELMO, CA - MARCH 14: Lita Collins does a deadlift during a CrossFit workout at Ross Valley CrossFit on March 14, 2014 in San Anselmo, California. CrossFit, a high intensity workout regimen that is a constantly varied mix of ae…

By Sharyl Attkisson | April 30, 2026 Use of anxiety medications in the US has risen sharply, with about 38 million adults now taking them — roughly 8 million more than in 2019.Among adults ages 18 to 34, usage increased from 8.8% to …

The Defender’s Government NewsWatch delivers the latest headlines related to news and new developments coming out of federal agencies, including HHS, CDC, FDA, USDA, FCC and others. The views expressed in the below excerpts from other news sou…

The U.S. House voted 280-142 today to remove language that would have limited lawsuits against pesticide makers. The vote marked a significant bipartisan rebuke of industry-backed protections. “I do not support giving blanket immunity to corpo…

By Steven MiddendorpHHS is implementing a strategy and framework to reduce the overprescription of psychiatric medications. The administrators of four HHS agencies penned a Dear Colleague letter encouraging health care providers to provide full, i…

Date:    April 7, 2026Source:    American Academy of NeurologySummary:    Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over…

By Jefferey JaxenWith ‘new’ American cancer numbers released this week, what many feared as an increase during the pandemic years appears to be a reality.As for possible solutions from unlikely places, the list is varied, from DMSO…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionArticle Highlights:Popular new GLP-1 pill raises concerns about long-term safetySide effects include digestive distress, muscle loss, and increased colon cancer riskDiscove…

By Katherine GrossPublished 31 March 2026Though she was only hanging from the bar for a few minutes, this fitness record broken by 90-year-old Ann Crile Esselstyn (USA) had been a lifetime in the marking. Ever since she was a child,…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionDid you know that even a single vitamin deficiency can stress your body and undermine your health and vitality? The B vitamins in particular are essential for energy production, ne…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights:Cortisol and stress influence energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall resilienceChronic stress disrupts cortisol rhythms, increasing fatig…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionDo you find yourself squinting, having trouble seeing at night or in dimly lit rooms, or feeling dry or gritty eyes? Or perhaps you spend time on screens or have a family history o…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionAcross the globe, a new trend is dramatically impacting our children’s eyesight. Increased usage of screens and the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a surge of nearsightedness in…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle EdwardsAmong the myriad of harm that humanity has inflicted upon itself through both the wired and wireless world, the disappearance of wholesome boredom might be the most consequential. Indeed, there is something sac…