Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 11

Bananas boost good gut bacteria and reduce bloating

Bananas are a good source of prebiotic fibre which can boost levels of good gut bacteria and improve digestive health. Two bananas a day are enough to benefit bacteria and reduce bloating.

Posted on Sun, 18 Sep 11

Yoga Nidra practice benefits women with menstrual irregularities

Yoga Nidra is a type of relaxation practice that involves entering a sleep-like state of blissful awareness. A previous study suggested that Yoga Nidra practice can reduce menstrual pain and a new investigation has found it may reduce anxiety and depression as well.

Posted on Mon, 12 Sep 11

Lipoic acid for weight loss

Lipoic acid is a natural supplement that has anti-obesity effects and thus may be a weight loss aid. Recent human clinical studies suggest lipoic acid is indeed effective for weight reduction.

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 11

Sahaja yoga meditation relieves work stress

The workplace is a major source of chronic stress for many people and ways to reduce stress and improve wellbeing are needed. Sahaja Yoga, a type of meditative practice that emphasises mental-silence, may reduce work related stress and improve mood.

Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 11

Super Size Me: the Study

In award winning documentary Super Size Me Morgan Spurlock eats only McDonalds for 30 days and manages to gain 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs) develop high cholesterol, liver damage, mood swings and sexual dysfunction. A study in Sweden has also found that 4 weeks of fast-food is tremendously detrimental.

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 11

Massage relieves back pain

Regular massage is a great way to relieve back pain with a new study showing 10 weeks of massage had effects that lasted 6 months or more. The study also found that relaxation massage was just as good as a structural massage.