Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 16

Organic food associated with 58% lower risk of birth defects

A study from Norway has found that that women who ate organic food during pregnancy were 58% less likely to deliver boys with a common urogenital birth defect.

Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 16

Western diet disrupts gut bacteria and causes inflammation

A western diet resulted in overgrowth of pathogenic gut bacteria and increased inflammation, which helps explain links between high sugar, high fat diets and inflammatory bowel disease.

Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 16

Curcumin helps relieve depression, according to meta-analysis

A review of 6 clinical studies suggests curcumin is a safe and effective way to relieve depression, but dose and duration appear to be important.

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 16

Vitamin B3 for skin cancer prevention

In high risk people vitamin B3 supplements were able to reduce the risk of new skin cancers by 23%, meaning this safe, inexpensive vitamin is a worthwhile preventative strategy.

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 16

A 15-minute meditation relaxes & reconnects the brain

In people with depression a guided mind-body relaxation has been shown to quickly relax brain regions involved in depressive symptoms while also improving neural connectivity.

Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 16

Rhodiola quickly relieves stress and anxiety

A clinical study has found that the herbal remedy Rhodiola rosea helps to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, anger, confusion and depression within just 14 days.