Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 14

Almost 80% of heart attacks are preventable

A study published today in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has demonstrated that a healthy diet and lifestyle could prevent almost 80% of heart attacks.

Posted on Sat, 20 Sep 14

Light at night increases obesity risk

Diet and exercise alone do not explain the obesity epidemic, and one of the strongest emerging risk factors for weight gain is disruption of our natural circadian rhythm from artificial nighttime light exposure.

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 14

Incredible video of the prebiotic effect

You are mostly made of bacteria; in fact they out number your cells 10 to 1 and the health of your bacteria determine the health of your body in more ways than you could imagine. This is why its important to feed your bacteria prebiotics.

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 14

Herbs for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

A new study has found that herbal treatment may be safer and more effective than antibiotics for small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). This is an important discovery for people with chronic digestive symptoms.

Posted on Sun, 7 Sep 14

Eating fish prevents brain gray matter loss

Age related loss of brain gray matter occurs insidiously over decades before clinical symptoms of dementia develop. Lifestyle and dietary factors are known to influence brain health, and a new study suggests eating fish can protect your brain.

Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 14

Purslane: the wild super food you should be eating

No doubt you have literally walked over it without noticing, but next time keep an eye out as this green leafy vegetable is an unusually rich source of minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin and phytonutrients, and it's delicious.