About Wellness Lab UK
Most wellness sites are run by marketers. This one's run by a scientist.
Why This Site Exists
The wellness industry has a trust problem. Bold claims with thin evidence. Products marketed on hype rather than science. Information sites that are just thinly-veiled sales pages.
Wellness Lab UK exists to cut through that. Every topic we cover is assessed against the available scientific evidence. Every claim is checked. When something works, we'll tell you. When it doesn't — or when the evidence simply isn't there yet — we'll tell you that too.
Who's Behind This
I'm Mike O'Halloran. I hold a BSc in Science, a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education — I was a science teacher), and a NEBOSH National Diploma in occupational health and safety.
That combination means I can read and interpret scientific research, explain it clearly, and understand the health and safety implications of the products people are putting in and on their bodies.
I'm not a doctor. I'm not a pharmacist. I won't pretend to be either. What I am is someone trained in the scientific method who believes consumers deserve better information than they're currently getting.
What We Cover
We started with CBD and the UK wellness market — a space that's growing rapidly but where quality information and evidence vary wildly. We cover the science behind wellness products and supplements, always with the same evidence-first approach.
Our Independence
We are not sponsored by any brand. Our content is driven by science, not commercial relationships. For full details on how we research and present information, read our methodology page.