Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 16

Wheat sensitivity damages gut health

Sensitivity to wheat in people without celiac disease is controversial, but a new study has found evidence of intestinal damage and helps us understand why some people develop symptoms.

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 16

Walking after meals best

Advice to walk after meals is better for improving your metabolism than general advice that does not specify timing, suggesting we should re-think exercise recommendations.

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 16

Nutritional supplements help aggressive kids

Nutritional supplementation combined with cognitive behavioural therapy helps to reduce aggressive behaviour in children.

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 16

Probiotic for Alzheimers Disease: first clinical study

The first clinical study of a probiotic in people with Alzheimers Disease found evidence of better cognitive function and metabolic health.

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 16

Quercetin for rheumatoid arthritis

The phytonutrient and dietary supplement quercetin has been shown to lower disease activity and reduce clinical symptoms in women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 16

Figs relieve functional constipation

Although there is a long traditional use of figs in treating constipation there have been no clinical studies until now. And figs may rival over the counter laxatives in efficacy and safety.