Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 13

Vitamin D for IBS?

A recent case report describes a significant improvement in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms with vitamin D3 supplementation, leading researchers to suggest this discovery could help IBS sufferers.

Posted on Sat, 2 Feb 13

Gazpacho soup lowers blood pressure

Raw, super foods may be a fad, but in the Mediterranean they are simply lunch. A study of raw, phytonutrient dense gazpacho soup has found unique heart health benefits.

Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 13

Multivitamins improve feelings of wellbeing

How do people feel when they take a daily multivitamin? Well pretty good, more energetic and have a better mood, according to a clinical study.

Posted on Sun, 27 Jan 13

Avocados a super food?

Enjoying avocados regularly might be a good way to increase your nutrient intake, improve your blood cholesterol and reduce your body weight.

Posted on Sat, 26 Jan 13

Curcumin cuts diabetes risk

Curcumin, the yellow pigment from turmeric, has been shown to prevent type-2 diabetes in people at high risk and deserves attention as a safe, cheap anti-diabetic medicine.

Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 13

The traditional Nordic diet: why Scandinavian women dont get fat.

Although the traditional Mediterranean diet has received a lot of attention other traditional dietary patterns may be equally healthful, like the traditional Nordic diet for example.