Dr. Doug's Magnesium Balm in the 2.5 oz twist-up stick, 8 oz jar and 0.5 oz mini
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Is Magnesium Oxide a Waste of Money? What the Absorption Trials Show
Magnesium oxide was the worst-absorbed form in four studies and matched placebo in a 60-day trial. A neurologist on when it is a waste and when it is not.
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
How to Calm a Child at Bedtime (and Get Kids to Sleep Without Melatonin)

The question parents ask me is rarely about the routine. It is about 8:30, when the routine is done and...

Dr. Doug's Magnesium Kids, 8 oz jar
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Kids Bedtime Routine That Actually Works (Free Printable Chart)

In a trial of 405 families, two weeks on the same nightly routine was enough to help babies and toddlers...

Dr. Doug's Magnesium Balm in the 2.5 oz twist-up stick, 8 oz jar and 0.5 oz mini
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Is Magnesium Balm the Same as Magnesium Lotion? A Neurologist Explains the Difference

Same mineral, different results. A neurologist explains what really separates magnesium balm from lotion, and how to give magnesium its best chance.

Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate vs Chloride: Which Is Best (and Which Is Best Absorbed)?

A board-certified neurologist compares magnesium glycinate, citrate, chloride and oxide: which is best for sleep, which absorbs best, and which one goes on skin.

Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Best Magnesium for Restless Legs: A Neurologist's Guide by Form

A board-certified neurologist ranks the best magnesium for restless legs by form, glycinate, citrate, oxide, and topical chloride, with real studies and honest evidence.

Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Does Topical Magnesium Actually Absorb Through the Skin?

A board-certified neurologist walks through the real peer-reviewed science on magnesium chloride and skin penetration, and where the honest debate actually is.

Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Safe Alternatives to Melatonin for Kids: A Neurologist's Honest Guide

The safest first move isn't a different pill, it's a consistent bedtime routine. Here's the honest, neurologist-written comparison of melatonin, oral magnesium, and a non-ingested topical option for kids.

Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Is Magnesium Safe for Kids? An Honest Answer From a Neurologist
A board-certified neurologist answers whether magnesium is safe for kids: the difference between magnesium you swallow and a topical balm, exactly what is in ours, and what we will never claim.
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Magnesium Lotion for Sleep: Does It Really Work?
A neurologist's honest answer: what's been studied, what 93% of our customers reported, and where to rub magnesium balm before bed.
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Does Magnesium Lotion or Cream Help Restless Legs? A Neurologist Answers
A board-certified neurologist breaks down whether topical magnesium works for restless legs — how magnesium chloride absorbs through the skin, why the form of magnesium matters, and how to use a magnesium balm on your legs at night.
Gua Sha for Beginners: How to Use It for Face and Body Recovery
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD
Gua Sha for Beginners: How to Use It for Face and Body Recovery

A neurologist-founded brand's beginner guide to gua sha: the real science, step-by-step face and body technique, which stone to pick, and what to glide with.

Lymphatic Drainage at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Natalie Gardner
Lymphatic Drainage at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lymphatic Drainage Massage at Home: What the Science Says and How to Do It Right Lymphatic drainage massage moves fluid...

Postpartum Skin Care: What Every New Mom Needs 2026
Natalie Gardner
Postpartum Skin Care: What Every New Mom Needs 2026

Alt text: New mother in cozy robe touching her face in a warmly lit nursery - postpartum skin care guide...