Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 16

Fluoride in water linked to hypothyroidism

A large scale study linking fluoride in drinking water to hypothyroidism raises strong concerns about the safety of fluoridated water.

Posted on Wed, 18 May 16

Turmeric absorption paradox solved

Curcumin from turmeric is poorly absorbed, but still effective. Scientists now understand why.

Posted on Wed, 18 May 16

Vegetarian diet may have shaped genetics

It is not only *you are what you eat,* but *you are what your ancestors ate* according to a new study that suggests traditional vegetarian diets may have permanently shaped the human genome.

Posted on Wed, 18 May 16

Aloe vera as effective as medication for reflux

Despite their effectiveness acid-blocking drugs are linked to serious side-effects. Luckily, a long held traditional remedy is safer and has been shown to work just as well.

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 16

Low omega 3 blocks B vitamin benefits

The benefits of B vitamin supplementation for cognitive health may be entirely dependent on your intake of omega 3 fatty acids, explaining why they work for some and not for others.

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 16

Nightly fasting reduces breast cancer risk

Eating earlier and fasting for longer in the evening significantly reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence, according to the first human study to examine the association between nightly fasting and cancer development.