Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 15

How to choose a probiotic

Probiotic supplements are very popular but the wide range available can make it difficult to identify a quality and effective product. The following simple guide can help you.

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 15

eReaders sabotage your sleep

A recent study found that, compared to a book, a light-emitting eReader suppresses melatonin, impairs your sleep and reduces next day alertness.

Posted on Sun, 8 Feb 15

5 safe alternatives to antidepressants

There are alternatives to synthetic, toxic drug treatments for depression and while they have not received the financial funding patentable chemicals do, they appear to work just as well and without the side effects.

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 15

Daily fruit juice raises heart risk

Fruit juice is high in sugar without the fiber and nutrients of whole fruit. Regularly drinking juice could be bad for you and a new study has shown that a daily juice could increase risk for heart disease.

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 15

Probiotics & prebiotics successful for bacterial overgrowth

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause digestive problems such as chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like symptoms. For the first time, a study suggests a pre and probiotic combination may help eliminate SIBO.

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 15

Fast food stunts academic growth in kids

What happens when kids brains are starved of vital nutrients due to regular consumption of nutrient-depleted fast foods? Their brain suffers and academic performance goes down, according to a new study.