Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 13

How cigarette smoking increases anxiety

Smoking has a strong association with poor mental health and anxiety. Although people may smoke to reduce anxiety, evidence suggests it is more likely that smoking makes things worse.

Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 13

Nutritional therapy for diabetes: One size does not fit all

The new nutritional guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) focus on several possible eating patterns and food preferences, avoiding a particular dietary prescription, and in fact not even mentioning the word diet.

Posted on Mon, 14 Oct 13

Is vegan protein as good as whey?

Vegan protein isolates are becoming popular dietary supplements, but are they really as good as whey protein? According to a new study, yes.

Posted on Sun, 13 Oct 13

Curcumin for major depressive disorder

The spice turmeric has a long history of use as a medicine for stress and mood, and a new study has shown for the first time that curcumin has a powerful anti-depressant effect within just 6 weeks.

Posted on Sat, 12 Oct 13

Are pets and animals important for your health?

In modern urban environments often the only interaction people have with the animal kingdom is with rats or pigeons. The divide we have created between us and other animals may have direct implications for our health.

Posted on Sun, 6 Oct 13

Magnesium for depression

Two recent scientific publications have concluded that magnesium is a safe and likely helpful treatment for depression while highlighting the need for more research on this under appreciated nutritional medicine.